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US track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson became a household name at the US Olympic trials last week after qualifying for the Olympics but it appears that she might not be making the trip to Tokyo.
On Thursday night, Andre Lowe of the Jamaica Gleaner reported that Richardson had been suspended for testing positive for a banned substance after her win at the 100m at the US Olympic trials
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson looks set to miss the Olympic Games after returning an adverse analytical finding at the US Trials, which has led to her 100m performance at the event being disqualified. pic.twitter.com/7WZh6TOjJu
— Andre Lowe (@AndreLoweJA) July 1, 2021
The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Tyler Dragon confirmed the Gleaner’s report and added Richardson was facing a 30-day suspension after testing positive for marijuana.
According to a source, American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson failed a drug test and could miss Olympics. The @JamaicaGleaner was first.
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) July 2, 2021
Sha’Carri Richardson did not use steroids, according to a source. Richardson is facing a 30-day suspension for testing positive for marijuana. https://t.co/abQRiOJkEV
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) July 2, 2021
Prior to the reports of her positive test Richardson had posted a cryptic stating “I am human.”
I am human
— Sha’Carri Richardson (@itsshacarri) July 1, 2021
Dragon added that Richardson could still go to the Olympics if she decides to race in the 4×100 relay.
Richardson is expected to be suspended during the 100m at the Olympics but she might get to run on the 4×100 relay.
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) July 2, 2021