American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson apologized Friday morning for testing positive for marijuana.
"I apologize," Richardson said on NBC's "Today" show. "As much as I'm disappointed I know that when I step on the track I represent not only myself, I represent a community that has shown great support, great love ... I apologize for the fact that I didn't know how to control my emotions or deal with my emotions during that time."
The United States Anti-Doping Agency on Friday announced that Richardson has accepted a one-month suspension. In accepting the penalty, Richardson's results from the U.