Sha’Carri Richardson Speeds Into Her 24th Year Around the Sun: Celebrating 2x World Champions’ Top 5 Career Moments
In the summer of 2021, Sha’Carri Richardson’s journey to the Tokyo Olympics captured the nation’s attention. Despite blazing through the U.S. track trials with a stunning 10.86-second 100-meter dash, her Olympic dreams were dashed after testing positive for marijuana, leading to a month-long suspension. While her absence from Tokyo sparked widespread debate and sympathy, Richardson faced challenges upon her return to the track, initially struggling at the Prefontaine Classic.
However, her triumphant victory in the 100-meter U.S. title race in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 10.82 seconds, marked a significant comeback. In a poignant declaration, Richardson asserted, “I’m ready mentally, physically, and emotionally, and I’m here to stay. I’m not back. I’m better.”
