Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson in turmoil again
Getting arrested
Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested on charges of domestic violence after attacking her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, at an airport.
Sent to jail
Richardson, who won Olympic gold in the 4x100m relay and silver in the 100m at last year's Paris Games, was held in police custody after the incident.
Getting released
Following the incident, the case was cleared, and she was released from jail after Coleman refused to press charges.
THC positive
It also came crashing down in 2021, when Richardson found herself barred from official competitions (Tokyo Olympics too) after testing positive for THC (the psychoactive component in marijuana) during the U.S.A. trials.
A superstar
It was a massive blow for the young American athlete, who was well on her way to becoming a track and field superstar. "[In 2022] I was angry, I saw everything red everywhere I went. And I was going to make sure everybody felt that as well," shared Richardson during an interview, according to The Japan Times.
Out of it
Richardson was out of it mentally and physically after what she described as a "mental siege". Her disillusion with the sport was visible after she failed to qualify for the World Championships in 2022.
New mindset
Nevertheless, Richardson shifted her mindset in 2023, and came back full speed. She dominated the 2023 World Championships with some great, high-caliber running from the outside lane, clocking in 10.65 seconds.
"I'm better"
"I'm not back, I'm better," Richardson claimed upon her return, highlighting she was a different person. A more mature athlete on and off the track.
Self improvement
"I don't just mean I'm a better runner, it's beyond that. I'm better at being Sha'Carri. I'm better at being myself," shared Richardson during an interview for Vogue.
Mental fortitude
Her mental fortitude alongside her incredible physical gift is the perfect combination for greatness, however, it's a matter of harnessing it. The American athlete often gives the impression of a siege mentality and admits that her most challenging opponent has often been herself, according to France 24.
