Why won’t Sha’Carri Richardson participate in the Tokyo Olympics?

On July 1, 2021, The United States Anti-Doping Agency reported Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for THC (the main psychoactive component found in cannabis) following her 100 m final at the U.S. Trials – which made her ineligible to compete in the 100 m Olympics._x000D_

When does Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension end?

_x000D_After completing a counseling program, Richardson accepted one month of ineligibility. While Richardson is ineligible for the Olympic 100 meters due to the suspension that ends July 27, 2021, she could have been eligible for the Women’s 4 × 100 relay on August 5. However, she was not selected, thereby missing the Olympics entirely.