Sha’Carri Richardson is back to the running tracks! The athlete is competing this weekend

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Sha’Carri Richardson is returning to the running tracks during Saturday’s Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, becoming her first major race since September 2021 and her second race of 2022.On May 28, Richardson will be racing against Jamaica’s fastest runners, Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson.Last summer, the athlete began making headlines for her jaw-dropping performance on the field.

The 22-years-old Dallas native won in the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials; however, she didn’t make it to the main event after testing positive for a psychoactive drug. “Richardson’s competitive results obtained on June 19, 2021, including her Olympic qualifying results at the Team Trials, have been disqualified, and she forfeits any medals, points, and prizes,” a statement from the USADA said.Who is Sha’Carri Richardson?

5 facts about the rising track starMeet Sha’Carri Richardson: the fastest woman in AmericaSha’Carri Richardson has been suspended from the Olympic team!

Will she make it to Tokyo?The use of THC receives a three-month suspension if the athlete confirms that “their use of the substance occurred out of competition and was unrelated to sports performance.” Luckily, Richardson “successfully completed a counseling program regarding her use of cannabis;” therefore, her ineligibility is just for one month.“Right now, I’m just putting all of my energy into dealing with what I need to deal with to heal myself,” Richardson said on NBC’s Today show. “I want to take responsibility for my actions,” she added. “I’m not looking for an excuse.