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Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross launched the second wave of nostalgia with a throwback video that remembers an era when her husband and she were kings of their respective courts, and wherever the clip is viewed, the audience loves it. The video shows highlights from the days when Sanya Richards-Ross was at one of the best days ever, while Aaron was enjoying great days himself on the football field as a two-time Super Bowl MVP with the New York Giants.
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The caption says, “And it was so much sweeter because we got to do it together,” with hashtags like #loveandsports and #couplegoals. Couple goals indeed. Surely just a handful of power couples can claim that both of their partners have reached the top in their sports? Not many. The remake of the video shows Sanya messing with the tracks and Aaron tormenting the football field to an up-tempo soundtrack that fits their energy.
The athletic duo raked in the praises. One commented, recalling seeing Sanya in action: “I used to look for you to claim I was sitting near greatness. I would say you were the best athlete in the building.” Pretty heavy praise, considering that an NFL stadium is filled with the best of the best. Another fan referred to Sanya’s iconic Real Housewives of Atlanta moment by quoting the lady herself: “I’m a 4-time Olympic gold medalist…put some respect on my name!”
Others said that the kids will surely be athletic hence “You’re gonna have the fastest toddlers in history,” and “Them kids are gonna have super athletic DNA.” Taking into consideration where the two parents come from, those are quite correct statements.
The clip threw the crowd into spellbinding memories with a track fan remarking nostalgically, “When Texas Relays were Texas Relays,” drawing reference to Sanya getting her college days in at the University of Texas. Several others joined in lamenting the absence of the reality show that stars the family from days gone by and thus is a testimony that their appeal transcends the world of sports.
What stood out in the comments section was the almost universal respect accorded to what they have accomplished. Many stated that this couple doesn’t waste any time bragging about having achieved something as literal as being champions in their respective fields. One user said it all: “No honey, yall didn’t ‘play’ sports. During your time, you WERE the sport!!!!”
The post is pretty cool to remind me how rare it is when two people at the absolute top of two different sports come together. By and large, professional athletes find it hard to find a partner who really understands their lifestyle and dedication; these two not only get it but have both felt it at the highest level. Go ahead and picture it: In one corner, there are 4 Olympic gold medals by Sanya, and in the other, 2 Super Bowl rings by Aaron. The trophy cabinet must be insane!
This post is filled with some brilliant memories of their pasts, and the present vindicates the view that “they are still in their prime as a couple.” It is encouraging to see two champions develop a lifetime partnership in a world of ego and rivalry that tends to place strain on most relationships.
The comments on the video led everyone down a stairway of black excellence while being an athletic phenomenon and relationship goal. From track fans with nostalgic stories to outright football fanatics to reality TV addicts, the post was for everyone. unanimously, everyone agreed that the duo must be acknowledged for the feats they have accomplished alone and together.
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The throwback is a marker in time after filling up the family and pieces of their post-sports career, showing days in which these two were concurrently at the pinnacle in their respective sports while falling in love. Being able to state that they’ve made it to the top in both career and romance is a rarity, but these two can undoubtedly.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
