American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson wowed the country last month when she hustled her way to the top spot at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team Trials. The golden-haired hopeful from South Dallas who turned into the purple and gold darling at LSU was set to become America’s favorite in the 100 meters at this month’s Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Now, after a test of cannabis reportedly came back positive on Thursday, Richardson could be shut out of the Tokyo Games after all.
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It was reported by Reuters on Thursday that Richardson tested positive for cannabis at the U.S. Trials, which would likely ban her from the Tokyo Games. She ran the 100-meter finals in 10.86 seconds last week, which placed her among the top sprinters in the world aiming for gold in Tokyo.
Reuters didn’t name their sources who revealed the information to them. The news agency did reveal, however, that U.S. Trials’ fourth-place finisher Jenna Prandini had already been asked about possibly filling America’s third spot if the occasion arose.
Reuters attempted to reach Richardson on Thursday through her agent, Renaldo Nehemiah, which went unanswered. Richardson never responded, either, but she did send this rather nondescript tweet.
I am human
— Sha’Carri Richardson (@itskerrii) July 1, 2021
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Top Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Could Miss Tokyo Olympics After Positive Cannabis Test
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