What Sha’Carri Richarson went through years ago after losing an Olympic spot in track and field was the most devastating.
A positive drug test for marijuana led to a suspension, and the world was heartbroken.
But she’s made quite the comeback from that, and now she’s an Olympian once again thanks to her performance at the United States Olympic Track and Field trials.
She bested her competitors in the 100m to qualify for Paris, and you can see the emotion on her face the moment she crossed the finish line before she took a knee as it hit her. Then, she headed into the stands to be with her family, who was in tears too.
Check it all out:
Sha’Carri Richardson runs the fastest 100m in the world this year to qualify for the #ParisOlympics! pic.twitter.com/ke9xz7EZ7H
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) June 23, 2024
Three years ago, Sha'Carri Richardson was disqualified from the Tokyo Olympics after she tested positive for marijuana.
Tonight, she won the 100m at the US Olympic Trials & celebrated with her Grandmother. Now she will travel to Paris to compete in her 1st Olympic Games. 🏃🏾♀️🇺🇸👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QE5Lb4GFuL
— First and Pen (@firstandpen) June 23, 2024
A family moment for Sha’Carri Richardson that will last a lifetime. #TrackFieldTrials24 pic.twitter.com/WyZCgyE6S0
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 23, 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson's family's reaction watching her qualify for the Olympics! ❤️ #TrackFieldTrials24 pic.twitter.com/bLeDPfZElw
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) June 23, 2024
