United States of America Track and Field (USATF) called Sha’Carri Richardson positive test “incredibly unfortunate and devastating.”
Richardson, one of the fastest sprinters this season, tested for the use of marijuana. Cannabis, marijuana, and hashish are Specified Substances in the class of Cannabinoids and are prohibited in-competition under the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
In a statement, USA Track & Field said, “Sha’Carri Richardson’s situation is incredibly unfortunate and devastating for everyone involved.”
“Athlete health and well-being continue to be one of USATF’s most critical priorities, and we will work with Sha’Carri to ensure she has ample resources to overcome any mental health challenges now and in the future,” the statement said.
Richardson showboated earlier in the semi-final, easing up some 20 metres from the line in 10.64. The wind reading was 2.6m/s.
Javianne Oliver, who ran 10.83 (+2.5m/s) in semis, ran 10.99 for second in the final. The third Tokyo qualifying spot went to Teahna Daniels in 11.03.
Jenna Prandini, who ran 11.11 for fourth in the final, is likely to take Richardson’s space.
She accepted a one-month ban and will miss the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
“This will be the last time the Olympics don’t see Sha’Carri Richardson, and this will be the last time the US doesn’t come home with a gold metal in the 100,” Richardson said Friday on NCB.
“This is just one games. I’m 21. I’m very young,” she said. “I have plenty of games left in me to compete in, and I have plenty of talent that backs me up.”
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Very simple – Do the crime do the time
We really wanted to see Shelly- Ann. Fraser Pryce vs Ms Richardson
Nesta carter
Yohan Blake
Marvin anderson
Asafa powell
Sharone Simpson
And more JamAica sprinters that co be added to this list for Failing drug test
And AmerIcan Football takes 95% of our sprinters bc Thete is no money in track in america. They dOnt even shiw track on TV but 3 times a year, droNe racing and alternative get more time than track when Football basketball baseball and hockey dominAte 95% of american sports
Let the girl live she made a mistake , Marlene otty the greatest female sprinter of all time came up in a era when performance enhancing drugs was was prevalent among athletes, this caused Marlenemany opportunities to win a gold medal. The IOC turned a blind eye then now we are ready to crucify a sister for making a mistake . I still believe the Jamaican girls are gonna run away with the sprint races but this sister should live her dream of competing in the olympics,it should not be taken away from her
Dalmain Grant she did not make a mistake. She knew the rules and made a choice to do what she did. Mistakes are unintentional accidents like a typo. She owned up to it and now has to pay the consequences. Doesn’t matter what past athletes have done. It was a different time then. This is about now and today’s rules.
People just leave carried alone Marijuana is arecreation drug not a performance enhancing drug , run carrirun
Dalmain Grant yea us track field just lost a bunch of fans for a stupid archaic rule…need to pull there heads out of the last century
She look so ratchet 🤦♂️
She took it intentional no one should sorry for her
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She broke WADA rules on prohibited substances, so she has to face the penalty…no exceptions.
Damn all career to waste..but all will change! You can still. Chabge that bad situation into a good one
Too soon? 🤣🤣
People failing to understand that marijuana is used as masking agent. She should be ban for yrs.
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson BIGG FACTS..these the same people who know flo jo records should be deleted from the history books..we all know she was juicin hard & thats what killed her 😎
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson You cannot hide anything at all using marijuana. That is an urban legend. Any other substance such as steroids would be identified right away. We use those drug screens in the ER at hospitals, they show everythin separately and simultaneously. Where on earth does this masking story come from? It is ridiculous!
Sean Smith These are not the same people at all. Back in the eighties testing was a bi behind the laboratories that developed doping, we are ahead of them nowadays. You get caught sooner or later these days, and since not being tested is a vilation of therules as well, it’s hard to hide and escape. But you are right, all those old rcords should be scrapped, it would be fair.
Once a cheater always a cheater..all u sympathizers supporting SHEGRY doing a major disservice to the sport of track & field..#do better 🤨
There is no evidence of the masking narrative …..WADA…does not say that’s the case for anyone who uses ganga…..so thats something people are making up in their heads..unfortunately. And through the years many athletes from many nations have used banned substances whether for performance or for other things. Not just America . Thats a fact . If we start writing in the sand there are many top athletes from varying countries who have failed banned substance. Should we write in the sand or .let rest. We should .give this young black woman a break??
Hannu Savolainen u know nothing about weed based on your statement.
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson As a professor in the field I have forgotten more about than you will ever know about it.
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson It is irritating when lay people or crackheads start talking about drugs, knowing nothing. They should simply listen and make notes…
Sean Smith just talking trash with no concrete facts…were you her doctor?Or you were an employee at the dope testing facilities?
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson so ignorant,if that was the case all athletes would masking with marijuana…this new testing technology uncovers or detects anything,ain’t no masking NOTHING….you will get caught soon or later,ask the Russian olympians,they are the kings at masking, all got busted.
Colin Ankle Several European WADA experts have now said it may well be time to change the rule on marijuana. Alcohol is not a banned substance, and is used for the same purpose.
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson, first time hearing that marijuana is a masking agent for other drugs. I have to read up the topic.
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson you people are stupid you can’t mask any drug when testing. Just dumb
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson you obviously know nothing about drug test!! It was weed and nothing else.
Hannu Savolainen reference ????article name?????case study?? You have reference to thay
Yes, Iltalehti today but you’d have to speak Finnish to read it. Something that is fully legal in 18 US states, Canada, Netherlands and many other countries is bound to be reconsidered. And soon.
Everton S. Jackson You don’t, because such a phenomenon doesn’t exist. Obviously.
Hannu Savolainen comes from the loudest mouth at the barber shop and rum bar
Kooms Smook Crackas Simpson, WADA covers all international sports, not just Track and Field. It is not a masking agent but does cause relaxation and anxiety reduction, therefore in sports like Archery and Pistol Shooting it can steady hands, an advantage. So it is banned across the board.
Hannu Savolainen so because 38% of the USA allows marijuana that makes it ok? You obviously don’t understand the point of banning certain substances. Many medications would be considered a banned substance but people are allowed to take them. Look it up why it’s banned. Not saying it should be but it is…and the rationale some states allow it or a couple of countries doesn’t mean squat. It’s also legal for people over 21 to drink alcohol but we can’t show up to work smelling like a brewery. So your argument is weak
Sick seeing all these people supporting SHEGRY..only because she a lesbian American..#double standard
Her coach is a steroids user multiple times suspended obviously his athlete is following in the same cheating footsteps
Sean Smith Absolutely not, it is impossible these days.
Hannu Savolainen impossible? Nothing is impossible the Americans will do anything to win the 100m title at any cost..they are a desperate bunch🤨
Sean Smith I don’t think they would. Athletics is a very small niche sport in the US and there is no money in it, just unniversity grants (which is great). In many other countries athletics people are well suported and revered. Look at Karsten Warholm in Norway or Eliud Kipchoge in Kenya or Armand Duplantis in Sweden, not to mention Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce in Jamaica (with a net worth of at least US$ 5 Million).
Hannu Savolainen u can continue to be delusional I know the real my opinion I said what I said😑😎🤨
Sean Smith I hope you’re wrong! 😆
Hannu Savolainen I’m never wrong about these things..she was too hype..all the classic signs of ped use #facts
Sean Smith BS…yall just pro LIARS!
Hannu Savolainen he is wrong,just spewing garbage,NO FACTS AT ALL…SMDH
Steve Makayi pro liars in what context homie?
Hannu Savolainen Usain Bolt $$$$$$$$
Sean Smith dude marijuana is not a steroid…false equivalent…your makeing accusations that are way off base..get the facrs straight
Im seeing all this support for a self admitted cheater..she is a distraction & will be the downfall of that American Olympic team
Sean Smith Jamaica has had its fair share of drug cheats and banns. Shellyann and Brianna just fresh out the gate last year. Yall still supporting them right? So shut the hell up cause you sound stupid.
Cece Smith I see u from the same place I’m from so I’m a keep it clean..its my opinion plain n simple..😎 no matter how stupid it sounds to u..
Sean Smith my bad. Respect still.
Cece Smith all good comrad..😎