United States star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson may be tossed from the Olympics after reportedly testing positive for marijuana.
The new was reported by The Gleaner, a Jamaican newspaper, which reported that Richardson had failed a test the U.S. track and field Olympic trials last month.
United States star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson may be tossed from the Olympics after reportedly testing positive for marijuana.
The new was reported by The Gleaner, a Jamaican newspaper, which reported that Richardson had failed a test the U.S. track and field Olympic trials last month.
Richardson finished first in the 100-meter final at the trials, finishing with a time of 10.86 seconds.
The New York Times reported that Richardson is “automatically disqualified” from competing in the 100-meter race at the Olympics. It remains unclear whether Richardson will appeal the test result.
Jenna Prandini is expected to fill Richardson’s spot in the 100-meter race should Richardson remain disqualified.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned marijuana. A positive marijuana test can result in a suspension up to two years, with a minimum length of one month.
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