‘Sha’Carri Did Seem Disappointed’: Sha’Carri Richardson Refused to Speak with Reporters After After 100 Meter Final at Paris Olympics

Sha’Carri Richardson took the world by storm at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials by winning the 100-meter dash in 10.86 seconds, securing her spot on the U.S. Olympic team and putting her among the fastest women in the world in history. Her bold style and amazing talent made her a favorite for the Tokyo Olympics. However, Richardson faced a setback when she tested positive for THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, after the trials. She admitted to using marijuana to cope with the news of her biological mother’s death, which she learned about from a reporter in an interview before the trials. The positive test led to a one-month suspension, disqualifying her from the 100-meter event in Tokyo. Despite this, Richardson was not distracted and returned to win the 100 meters at the 2023 U.S. Track and Field Championships. Sha’Carri Richardson’s reaction after 100 meter race in Paris Olympics sparks concern. (Photo: by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) For the Paris Olympics, Richardson dominated her opening round heat on Friday, Aug. 2, clocking a time of 10.94 seconds. She cruised to the finish line, posting the fourth-fastest time heading into the 100-meter semifinals. Then she placed second and won silver in the...