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Get the latest news on Sha'Carri Richardson, the American track and field sprinter who rose to fame in 2019 after breaking the NCAA Division 1 100m record.
In 2021, Richardson gained further widespread attention by winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100m, securing her place as a favourite for the title at the Tokyo Olympics. However, her dreams were deferred when she was disqualified after testing positive for cannabis, sparking a global discussion on doping rules and athletes' mental health.
In 2023, she bounced back and achieved her career highlight by winning gold in the 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a personal best of 10.65 seconds, becoming one of the fastest women in history.