It is scheduled to be lit at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Just ask Cardi B and Shakari Richardson.
The American track and field star, 24, and the rapper, 31, are seen doing one of their favorite self-care activities, a manicure, in NBC's new promotional video promoting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. , are deepening their bond by talking about their excitement for the upcoming tournament. .
The two first met to film the segment, which will air during NBC's Kentucky Derby broadcast on May 4, but the “Up” rapper talked about what it takes to qualify for the Olympics. He asked questions filled with Olympic hopes that people other than athletes would want to know. The world's biggest stage for sports.
When asked to explain his training schedule, Richardson said, “A 9-to-5 at the office is the same as a 9-to-5 at the truck,'' saying he trains five days a week and trains two days a week. I explained that I had a day off.
“It's worth the hard work, it's worth the sacrifices. That moment shows me why I'm doing this,” she said, setting a record time and earning the title of fastest woman in the world over the short distance. the player said.She won the 100 meter race at the World Athletics Championships. In Budapest, Hungary in August 2023.
Richardson also mentioned his past challenges in the video, subtly mentioning that he was not allowed to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.
“I'm not going to let life, adversity, and obstacles stand by.” [stop] I'm glad I've never been in Paris,'' Richardson said, before the women began talking about how excited they were to have the Olympics in the iconic city.
“Paris is like my favorite place in the world,” Cardi B said, adding, “When the Olympics are held in a city lit up, the atmosphere changes.”
Richardson agreed. “I feel like the fun is coming back,” she said.
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Richardson, who is expected to qualify for the Paris Games at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials in late June, then invited the performers to come watch her race in the City of Lights. .
“I'm coming just for you…and shopping,” Cardi B promised at the end of the video.
Coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris begins July 26 on NBC and Peacock.