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Science Doesnât Support Idea That Marijuana Aids Athletesâ Performance
Contradictory data, contested claims and highly speculative research seem to be behind the Olympic ban on cannabinoids.
ShaâCarri Richardson at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials last month in Eugene, Ore.Credit.Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
July 9, 2021
When ShaâCarri Richardson was barred from the Olympics this month after testing positive for marijuana, it ignited an ongoing conversation about whether the drug should be classified as performance-enhancing for athletes. Does getting high really improve strength, speed, agility or other outcomes?
In Ms. Richardsonâs case, the answer doesnât matter, because marijuana is also prohibited, as enforcement organizations assert that it can harm athletes and that its use violates the spirit of the games. Her ban stands whether or not the drug is performance-enhancing.
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A woman walks into the head office of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 9, 2015. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo/File Photo
July 9 (Reuters) - The White House will seek a meeting with the world anti-doping body about easing restrictions on athletes cannabis use, a media report said on Friday, after a positive test for American sprinter Sha Carri Richardson made her ineligible for the Olympic team.
The 21-year-old, who was seen as the top contender for the 100 meters gold at the Tokyo Summer Games, in June received a one-month ban.
The Financial Times said the White House is seeking the meeting with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) through the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, which has a seat on the body s foundation.
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Breadcrumb Trail Links 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.
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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)
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