US Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson May Miss Olympics After Testing Positive for Cannabis.
US Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson May Miss Olympics After Testing Positive for Cannabis.
A source told Reuters that Richardson, who won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on June 19, tested positive for cannabis at the event.
A source told Reuters that Richardson, who won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on June 19, tested positive for cannabis at the event.
This would reportedly invalidate her achievement and may lead to a suspension of one month or longer from the sport.
According to Reuters, Richardson is
not currently scheduled to participate
in the Diamond League events.
Richardson took
to Twitter on
July 1 to post a
cryptic tweet. .
Though marijuana is legal in Oregon, where the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials were held, .
USA Track and Field follows guidelines set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency, which bans cannabis.
According to a Reuters source, Jenna Prandini, the
100 meters fourth-place finisher, has been asked to compete at the Olympics instead of Richardson