You might have come across the famous image of Sha’Carri Richardson from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

This iconic photo captures Richardson as she confidently glances to her right while racing towards an Olympic gold medal in the 4×100-meter relay, marking her first gold medal after previously securing a silver in the 100-meter final. The fierce look, now known as the “Sha’Carri Stare,” gained even more attention than the gold medal itself.

“When I looked over, I was completely focused. I made sure no one, including myself, would come between me and my goal,” Richardson explained in an interview with Refinery29 published on Tuesday. “I was determined not to finish anywhere but first and to honor the support from my teammates and everyone backing us in our effort to bring home the gold for Team USA.”

In the relay, Richardson ran the final leg for Team USA, which included Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson, and Twanisha Terry. Starting in third place after receiving the baton from Thomas, Richardson delivered an exceptional performance to clinch the gold. As she neared the finish line, she cast a quick glance at the competitors from Great Britain and Germany, who finished second and third.

While that glance has been interpreted as a fierce glare, Richardson clarified that it was more about her inner self than her rivals. “Looking over felt like I was seeing a reflection of myself, something only I could understand,” she mentioned during the interview.

“I consider myself my toughest opponent, so I had to give my all on that track,” she added. “By looking over, I wanted to demonstrate that the hard work invested by all the women in that 4×1 race was going to pay off.”

Even though that image might not be featured in the Louvre in Paris, it will certainly be a cherished memory on her walls. “I might just frame it and hang it up in my house,” she said.