What You Need To Know About Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic Suspension
Photography by Getty Images Richardson has been suspended for testing positive for THC, a punishment many are saying is based on outdated and discriminatory laws. By Natalie Michie Date July 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter American athlete Sha’Carri Richardson made headlines last month when she won the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon. The 21-year-old hugged her grandmother in the stands after finishing the race in just 10.86 seconds. This victory secured her a spot at this month’s Tokyo Olympics — that is,...