Sources tell Reuters that Sha'Carri Richardson, an American sprinter, has tested positive for marijuana. She is not likely to be able to compete for the Olympic 100-meter title at Tokyo later in the month.According to Reuters, a source familiar with the matter said that Richardson won the 100 meters in 10.86 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month.Richardson would lose her 100-meter title if she failed to pass the trials.According to Reuters, another source informed that Jenna Prandini, fourth place in the final, was approached by the U.S. to compete in the 100m in Tokyo.Due to the sensitive nature of the matter, both sources requested anonymity from Reuters.On Thursday, Reuters did not respond to calls and e-mails made to Richardson's agent Renaldo Nemiah at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, (USADA), and U.S.A Track and Field, (USATF).Richardson sent acryptic tweet earlier today, writing: "I am human."According to Reuters, the 21-year old will be appearing on Friday's "Today Show" broadcast on NBC.Sha'Carri Richardson (21), won the 100m in 10.86 seconds during the U.S. Olympic trials. AP Photo/Ashley LandisRichardson was scheduled to run the 200m at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting, but she wasn't on the official entry list on Thursday.The World Anti-Doping Agency, (WADA) has banned cannabis. However, athletes who can prove that they did not consume the substance in any way related to their performance are eligible for a three-month suspension instead of the usual four-years.The ban can be reduced to a month if an athlete agrees to participate in a treatment program approved by their national anti-doping agency.After posting 10.72 seconds in April, the Texan was aiming for the Olympic 100-meter title. This is her fifth run under 11 seconds.Richardson could race in the 4x100-meter relay at August 6 Olympics if USATF selects him. Richardson would be exempted from a 30-day ban that was retroactive to the date of the adverse outcome. Six athletes are entered in the 4x100 pool. Four are qualified based on their performances in the 100-meter individual races, and USATF will name two. Richardson may have a chance of participating.Richardson, as well as any other sport body that feels a punishment is too lenient, could appeal any sanction to Court of Arbitration for Sport.This report used information from Reuters.
