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Report: U.S. Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Could Miss Olympics Over Failed Drug Test

A trip to the Tokyo Olympics for United States sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is suddenly in doubt after reportedly failing a drug test.

According to Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Richardson faces a 30-day suspension after testing positive for marijuana. She qualified for the 2020 games in the 100-meter dash after running a 10.86 final at the U.S. Olympic Trials in late June.

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The 21-year-old from Dallas, Texas previously ran the sixth-fastest time in the history of the 100-meter, setting a personal best of 10.