With newfound vigour, Quincy Hall is prepared to take advantage of his moment in the spotlight. Following the huge popularity of Netflix’s Sprint series, viewers are counting down the days until the second season debuts on November 13, 2024. Though there may be some surprises, this new season promises to take viewers behind the scenes of the Summer Olympics. Sha’Carri Richardson, the gold medallist in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics and a fan favourite from Season 1, is noticeably missing from the lineup. Fans are disappointed and wondering why she was unexpectedly left off, especially because Netflix hasn’t provided an explanation.
The track and field community is talking about Quincy Hall in the midst of the commotion around Richardson’s absence. Hall’s audacious remarks have further intensified the discourse among fans who are speculating about the motives behind Richardson’s rejection. Further teasing the future of the show, Hall also shockingly disclosed that he won’t be appearing in the next season. Sprint Season 2 is looking to be full of surprises with these unexpected happenings, leaving fans to wonder what the athletes they love will do next.
Quincy Hall gave a fantastic performance, however he was not selected for Sprint Season 2.
Olympic champion in the men’s 400-meter event Quincy Hall stunned spectators on August 29, 2024, when he revealed that he and numerous other elite athletes were absent from the Sprint Season 2 roster. Fans were left scratching their heads when he tweeted, “They don’t want to add me to SPRINT SEEUMSAYIN.” On August 7, Hall won gold in the 400 meters at the Paris Olympics, thrilling the boisterous spectators at Stade de France.
He was confident before the race and proudly stated, “I told you guys I was going to get a gold medal this year and I guess I just showed you I did it.” Hall finished in 43.40 seconds, outpacing Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith (43.44s) and Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga (43.74s). Despite his stellar performance, Netflix didn’t include him in Season 2, which will feature his rival, Noah Lyles. Fans were also surprised that Sha’Carri Richardson, a standout in Season 1 with her gold medal in the 100m, won’t be featured this time.
Alongside her, the show will also miss stars like Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Zharnel Hughes. Season 1 hit 2.4 million views in its first week and became Netflix’s sixth most-watched show globally. However, it faced criticism for not providing enough background for newcomers to the sport. Bianca Knight, a London Games gold medalist, tweeted, “Watching ‘Sprint.’ 3 episodes in and I don’t know… the way it’s cut, it’s still not providing enough info for a person unfamiliar with this sport itself.”
Even after participating in the show, 2023 World Champion Fred Kerley once wrote on X about it, captioning it, “That show is not about sprinting.” He took it even further and called it a YouTube doc. Despite this, Season 1 captivated many viewers. With the changes in Season 2, fans are left wondering why some key athletes, including Richardson, are not featured.
Sha’Carri Richardson, a standout in Season 1 of Sprint with a dedicated episode on her gold-medal win in the 100m at the 2023 World Championships and her impressive performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is notably absent from Season 2. Despite Netflix not offering an official explanation, speculation is rife. Some fans suggest that her decision to end her season early after Paris might be a factor, as the upcoming season focuses on the Diamond Leagues and Athlos, featuring athletes still actively competing.
Richardson’s absence could be linked to the limited content available due to her early season closure. Additionally, Quincy Hall has playfully claimed that Netflix doesn’t want him in the series, adding to the chatter about the missing athletes. As the discussion heats up over the absence of stars like Richardson and Hall, it’s worth pondering: Is their exclusion a missed opportunity or a strategic move? Share your thoughts on this twist below.
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