Richardson, who clinched her first-ever Olympic gold as part of the USA’s 4x100m relay team, was greeted with open arms as she walked into the high school gymnasium to the sounds of the school’s marching band.

The atmosphere was electric, with students rushing to capture photos with the sprinter, who has inspired a new generation of athletes.

The halls of the school were lined with posters that read, “Sha’Carri Richardson: The Path to Gold,” echoing the pride the community felt for their hometown hero.

“I will never ever let people forget where I came from,” Richardson told the crowd during the visit, making it clear that her roots in Dallas are a crucial part of her journey.