Sha’Carri Richardson will not be allowed to compete in the 100 meter dash at the Tokyo Olympics. The American track and field star is serving a one-month suspension after testing positive for THC, the main psychoactive component of marijuana.
Richardson finished first in the 100 meter finals at the U.S. Olympic trials on June 20. USA Track & Field has not announced if Richardson will be allowed to run the 4×100 meter relay race in Tokyo, which is scheduled to take place after her suspension ends.
Richardson Tweeted, “I am human,” three days after her suspension started.
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