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Richardson left off U.S. relay team after marijuana test, won’t run in Tokyo Olympics
Sha Carri Richardson s 30-day suspension ends before the start of the relays on Aug. 5, but the USATF left her off the list.
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INDIANAPOLIS 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 in 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.
Asked about how Richardson was taking the news, her agent, Renaldo Nehemiah, responded: We haven t spoken about it at all. It was actually not a topic we focused on.
In a statement, USATF said it was incredibly sympathetic toward Sha Carri Richardson s extenuating circumstances and fully agrees that international rules regarding marijuana should be reevaluated. So while our heartfelt understanding lies with Sha Carri, we must also maintain fairness for all of the athletes who attempted to realize their dreams by securing a place on the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team, the statement read.
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.
Gabby Thomas named to Olympics 4x100 relay team >Sha’Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the first heat of the semifinals in the women’s 100-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore., on June 19. Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. AP File
Published: 7/6/2021 7:34:05 PM
Florence’s Gabby Thomas now has a chance at two Olympic medals. After qualifying to run the 200-meter dash individually, the Harvard graduate was named to the USA’s 4x100-meter team Tuesday according to a release by USA Track and Field.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) July 6, 2021 By: Tai Perkins
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.