Sha’Carri Richardson has been showered by the love and adulation of supporters. The American sprinter is on a comeback trail after her recent ban from Japan. Richardson failed the World Anti-Doping Agency drug test after smoking marijuana. They issued the ban in terms of the drug being a performance enhancement. Following her high-profile ban, she is back with a bang and donned an absolutely stunning attire in her press conference before her race at Nike Prefontaine Classic.
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Sha’Carri Richardson opens up about her comeback
The American sprinter spoke to ‘TODAY’ regarding her comeback and seemed to be thrilled to compete with top sprinters.
“I am feeling excited. I am feeling overjoyed to getting back to do what it is that I love to do.”
Sha'Carri Richardson (@itskerrii) took the track by storm at this year’s Olympic trials, winning the 100-meter race in spectacular fashion. But she was suspended and left off Team USA after testing positive for THC. @LlamasNBC spoke to Richardson about her return to competition. pic.twitter.com/AxXjU5pcR3
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 20, 2021
“It was a moment of bitterness, but at the same time it was sweet because it just gives me more, it gives me more time, it gives me more to show the world that I am here to stay. It just guarantees that I will be here just a little bit longer in the game but definitely watching it made me want to push forward and grow from there,”?said Richardson.
Moreover, the 21-year-old phenomenon spoke about the pressures and expectations that people have. But she remains focused to put in an incredible performance for her fans, and herself.
While she could not compete at Tokyo Olympics, Richardson stole the limelight during the US trials in Oregon. As the Nike Prefontaine classic starts, the sprinter looks to come back with a bang after her ban from athletics.
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Richardson wants to shine in Oregon
They hype surrounding this talented athlete is unreal. After loosing her mother just before the Olympic games, Richardson failed a drug test which kept her out. She smoked marijuana which is classified as a performance enhancement drug by the World Doping Agency.
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However, the sprinter will now go head to head with the current Olympic champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah in the upcoming race. Likewise, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson will also compete in the race. She received widespread support from all over the world which contributed to her comeback. The onus is on her to perform and justify the hype behind her undoubted potential.
Can she win the much-awaited race? Time will tell.
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But there is no denying that she is one of the biggest stars in the track and field events right now. The ability to sustain pressure and perform well in a major competition speaks volumes about her personality. Richardson has all to prove in the upcoming track events in the USA.
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