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Schneider: Let Olympic athletes decide what drugs should be banned
The recent suspension of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was supposed to be heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games, for testing positive for marijuana has once again raised questions about what drugs should be banned from sports.
Author of the article: Special to The Free Press
Publishing date: Jul 10, 2021 • 15 hours ago • 3 minute read •
Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates winning the women's 100 metres at the U.S. track and field trials June 18. Shortly after the trials, Richardson was suspended for a month for testing positive for marijuana – a ban that will keep her from competing at the Tokyo Olympics (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)