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Sha’Carri Richardson Won’t Run At Tokyo Olympics After Being Left Off U.S. Relay List
Sha’Carri Richardson was banned from the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana. The sprinter will not be participating in this year’s Tokyo Olympics at all.
Earlier today, the USA Track and Field released their roster, and Richardson’s name did not appear. According to ESPN, Richardson’s positive test “nullified her win at Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon”
Richardson was suspended for 30 days, with it ending right before the relay races start on August 5th. This date left an opening for Richardson to run the 4×100 relay team.
In this case, that meant offering the remaining relay spots to the sixth- and seventh-place finishers, each of whom moved up in the pecking order after Richardson s DQ. They are English Gardner and Aliea Hobbs.
Richardson tested positive for a chemical found in marijuana after her victory on June 19. She said the stress of her biological mother s recent death combined with the pressure of preparing for trials led her to use the drug.
“I was definitely triggered and blinded by emotions, blinded by badness, and hurting, and hiding hurt,” she said on NBC s “Today” show. “I know I can’t hide myself, so in some type of way, I was trying to hide my pain.”
Banned sprinter
Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.
Richardson’s positive test nullified her win at Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, last month and the spot that went with it for Tokyo in the 100. Her 30-day suspension will end before the start of the relays on Aug. 5, which left open the possibility she could win a medal as part of the 4×100 relay team.
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Sha’Carri Richardson will not be competing at Tokyo Olympics after being left off of the US’ relay team list. Photo courtesy of Reuters.
Banned sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.
Richardson’s positive test nullified her win at Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, last month and the spot that went with it in Tokyo in the 100. The 30-day suspension for the positive test left open the possibility that she could participate in the 4x100m relay, which are scheduled to start on August 5th.