American sprinting champion Sha’Carri Richardson has apologized for the positive marijuana test that will prevent her from running her signature event at the Olympics, saying she used marijuana at trials to cope with the death of her biological mother. washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic…
During an interview at the trials in Eugene, a reporter informed Richardson that her biological mother died recently.
She said the revelation, along with the pressure to make her first Olympic team, led her to ingest marijuana, which is legal in Oregon. wapo.st/2Tmoyct
She said the revelation, along with the pressure to make her first Olympic team, led her to ingest marijuana, which is legal in Oregon. wapo.st/2Tmoyct
Under anti-doping rules, Richardson faces a 30-day suspension if she undergoes a treatment program and the disqualification of her trials results.
Richardson could still be eligible to be chosen for the 4x100 meters relay, if track officials choose. washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic…
Richardson could still be eligible to be chosen for the 4x100 meters relay, if track officials choose. washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic…
Richardson remains hopeful about racing in the 4x100 relay but acknowledged she will miss the 100 meters.
She emphasized she has never used performance-enhancing drugs and expressed confidence she will rebound for future Olympics and accepted fault. wapo.st/2Tmoyct
She emphasized she has never used performance-enhancing drugs and expressed confidence she will rebound for future Olympics and accepted fault. wapo.st/2Tmoyct
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