'I Was Blind' - Sha’Carri Richardson Breaks Silence With Heartfelt Apology to Christian Coleman

Sha’Carri Richardson has penned a heartfelt apology to boyfriend Christian Coleman following an altercation at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Just before the US Championships, Sha’Carri Richardson, the reigning world champion, was arrested on Sunday, July 27, on a fourth-degree domestic violence charge.

A video, shared by TMZ, showcased the degree of the confrontation between Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, but the former remained silent on the matter.

However, Sha’Carri Richardson has finally broken her silence, sharing an open apology to Christian Coleman on her Instagram stories.

In the video evidence shared, Sha’Carri Richardson was seen confronting Christian Coleman.

Although Christian Coleman initially tried to walk away, Sha’Carri Richardson followed him and pushed him against a wall.

When he attempted to leave again, she shoved him a second time behind a pillar. Later, near a TSA checkpoint, Sha’Carri Richardson appeared to throw an object in his direction as tensions escalated, with Coleman holding his bag and moving closer to her during the exchange.

However, Sha’Carri Richardson has since come out and acknowledged her mistakes, expressing her deep affection for Christian Coleman.

“I APOLOGIZE TO CHRISTIAN. HE CAME INTO MY LIFE & GAVE ME MORE THAN A RELATIONSHIP BUT A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FROM WHAT I’VE EXPERIENCED IN MY PAST. DUE TO MY PAST TRAUMA & PAIN, I WAS BLIND & BLOCKED OFF TO NOT ONLY RECEIVE IT BUT GIVE IT,” Sha’Carri Richardson wrote.

“I LOVE HIM & TO HIM I CAN’T APOLOGIZE ENOUGH. MY APOLOGIZE SHOULD BE JUST AS LOUD AS MY ACTIONS HONESTLY LOUDER. TO CHRISTIAN I LOVE YOU & I AM SO SORRY - S.R.”

Christian Coleman took to his X (Twitter) handle to express that he still believes in Sha’Carri Richardson’s potential for a comeback, though he stressed that it would require her to be intentional about the process.

Christian Coleman revealed that he has taken time away from everything else to focus on God, using the moment to confront his fears and face reality.

“Sometimes God will really sit you down and make you face yourself. Some things are obvious—time, space, and healing have to happen,” Coleman said.

He remained optimistic about Sha’Carri Richardson’s future, adding, “But this is not her end. I think a new beginning. It’s all up to her, though, so we’ll see. Regardless… relax.”

At the same time, Christian Coleman also urged the public to stop interfering in their situation and to quit offering unsolicited advice.

“Crazy how everybody got answers to other people’s problems and not their own. Hypotheticals and think pieces are the main reason we can never come together,” he added.

Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman are set to make their final push for a spot in the Wanda Diamond League Final when they compete at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme in Brussels on August 22.