‘Let Her Run’ Trends On Twitter After Sha’Carri Richardson Suspended From Olympic Team For Marijuana Use
While her fans continue to speak up, Richardson issued an apology on Friday. The Texas native said she knew the rules, but her use of marijuana was a coping mechanism she applied after finding out her biological mother had died.
“As much as I’m disappointed I know that when I step on the track I represent not only myself, I represent a community that has shown great support, great love,” the runner told NBC’s Today Show. “I apologize for the fact that I didn’t know how to control my emotions or deal with my emotions during that time.”
“Don’t judge me, because I am human… I just happen to run a little faster.”
Sha’Carri Richardson (@itskerrii) speaks with @SavannahGuthrie about her failed drug test. pic.twitter.com/aZKTDhYn6Z
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) July 2, 2021
The young athlete remains optimistic about her future.
“I’m 21, I’m very young. I have plenty of Games left in me to compete in and I have plenty of talent that backs me up, because everything I do comes from me naturally. No steroid, no anything,” she said. “This incident was about marijuana, so after my sanction is up I’ll be back and able to compete, and every single time I step on the track I’ll be ready for whatever anti-doping agency to come and get what it is that they need.”
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