History of Sha'Carri Richardson in Timeline
Sha'Carri Richardson is an American track and field sprinter known for her speed in the 100 meters and 200 meters. In 2019, she gained recognition by breaking the 100m collegiate record at the NCAA Division I Championships with a time of 10.65 seconds. This achievement placed her among the top ten fastest women in history at just 19 years old.
1999: Cannabis Banned for Olympic Athletes
Cannabis was banned for athletes participating in the Olympics starting in 1999.
March 25, 2000: Birth of Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri Richardson was born on March 25, 2000.
2004: Allyson Felix Sets 200m Record (Later Broken)
In 2004, Allyson Felix established a 200m record at the Athens Olympics, which remained until Sha'Carri Richardson surpassed it in 2019 at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships.
2013: World Anti-Doping Agency Adjusts THC Limit
The World Anti-Doping Agency raised the permissible level of THC metabolite from 15 ng/mL to 150 ng/mL in 2013.
2016: Sha'Carri Richardson's AAU Junior Olympics Victory
As a teenager in 2016, Sha'Carri Richardson won the 100m title at the AAU Junior Olympics, the biggest national multi-sport event for young athletes in the United States.
2017: Sha'Carri Richardson's USATF Junior Olympics Win and International Debut
Sha'Carri Richardson won another 100m title at the USATF Junior Olympics in 2017. That same year, she made her debut on the international stage at the Pan American U20 Athletics Championships, where she secured a gold medal in the 4x100m relay.
2018: Sha'Carri Richardson Joins LSU Track and Field Team
Sha'Carri Richardson enrolled at Louisiana State University in 2018 and began her journey with the LSU Lady Tigers track and field team.
2019: Sha'Carri Richardson's Rise to Fame
In 2019, Sha'Carri Richardson rose to fame as a freshman at Louisiana State University. She broke the 100m collegiate record at the NCAA Division I Championships with a time of 10.65 seconds, making her one of the ten fastest women in history at just 19 years old.
2019: Record-Breaking Performance at NCAA Outdoor Championships
At the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, 19-year-old Sha'Carri Richardson made history. She broke two world U20 records, achieving the second-best female one-day double in history after Merlene Ottey. She won the 100m with a collegiate record of 10.75 seconds, surpassing Marlies Göhr's 42-year-old world U20 record. She also came in second in the 200m, narrowly missing first place by a fraction of a second, with a time of 22.17 seconds, breaking Allyson Felix's 2004 Athens Olympics record. Richardson also competed in the 4x100m relay, where her team secured second place.
2019: Sha'Carri Richardson's NCAA Indoor Championships Appearance
In 2019, Sha'Carri Richardson participated in the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, where she reached the finals of the 60-meter dash.
2020: Sha'Carri Richardson Qualifies for the Olympics (Later Invalidated)
In 2020, Sha'Carri Richardson qualified for the Summer Olympics with a 100-meter time of 10.86 seconds at the US Olympic Trials. However, her qualification was invalidated due to a positive test for cannabis.
2020: Sha'Carri Richardson Qualifies for the Olympics (Later Invalidated)
Sha'Carri Richardson qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics by winning the women's 100-meter dash at the US Olympic Trials with a time of 10.86 seconds. However, her win was later invalidated due to a positive test for cannabis.
2020: Sha'Carri Richardson Qualifies for the Olympics (Later Invalidated)
Sha'Carri Richardson qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics. However, her qualification was later invalidated after she tested positive for marijuana, which she used to cope with the recent passing of her biological mother.
April 2021: Sha'Carri Richardson Sets New Personal Best
In April 2021, Sha'Carri Richardson achieved a personal best of 10.62 seconds in the 100 meters. This made her the sixth-fastest woman of all time at that point and the fourth-fastest American woman ever in the event.
June 2021: Sha'Carri Richardson Publicly Acknowledges Girlfriend and LGBTQ+ Identity
In June 2021, after securing a significant win, Sha'Carri Richardson publicly acknowledged her girlfriend on Twitter, expressing her support for the LGBTQ+ community. She identifies as bisexual.
June 28, 2021: Start of Sha'Carri Richardson's Suspension
Sha'Carri Richardson's one-month suspension, following a positive cannabis test, began on June 28, 2021. This suspension ultimately led to her missing the 2020 Summer Olympics.
July 27, 2021: End of Sha'Carri Richardson's Suspension
Sha'Carri Richardson's one-month suspension, imposed due to a positive cannabis test, concluded on July 27, 2021. Despite being eligible for the Women's 4 × 100 relay at the Olympics, she was not selected and missed the Games.
August 5, 2021: Women's 4 × 100 Relay at the Olympics
The Women's 4 × 100 relay took place at the Olympics on August 5, 2021. Sha'Carri Richardson, though eligible after serving her suspension, was not part of the team.
September 2021: World Anti-Doping Agency's Review of Cannabis
In September 2021, the World Anti-Doping Agency initiated a review of the prohibited status of cannabis following the controversy surrounding Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension.
2021: Sha'Carri Richardson's Mother's Death
Tragically, Sha'Carri Richardson's biological mother passed away in 2021, just one week before her qualifying race for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Richardson was unaware of her mother's death until a reporter brought it to her attention. This deeply affected her and led to her using marijuana as a coping mechanism.
2021: Sha'Carri Richardson Returns to Track After Suspension
Following her suspension, Sha'Carri Richardson made her return to competitive running at the 2021 Prefontaine Classic. However, she finished in last place. The medalists from the Tokyo Olympics, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson from Jamaica, maintained their top positions.
April 8, 2023: Sha'Carri Richardson Runs Fourth-Fastest 100m
On April 8, 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson achieved the fourth-fastest 100m time by a woman in all conditions, finishing in 10.57 seconds at the Miramar Invitational. It's worth noting that this time was achieved with a strong, illegal tailwind.
May 2023: Sha'Carri Richardson Secures First Diamond League Victory
In May 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson celebrated her first Diamond League win by taking the 100m race in Doha. She set a new meeting record with a time of 10.76 seconds.
July 7, 2023: Sha'Carri Richardson Wins US National Championship
On July 7, 2023, at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Sha'Carri Richardson emerged victorious in the women's 100m final with a time of 10.82 seconds. This win secured her the title of US national champion and earned her a spot at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
July 2023: Sha'Carri Richardson Becomes US National Champion
Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100 meters at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 10.82 seconds. This victory secured her the title of US national champion and qualified her for the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
August 25, 2023: Sha'Carri Richardson Wins Bronze at World Championships
Sha'Carri Richardson won a bronze medal in the women's 200m final at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 25, 2023.
November 10, 2023: Sha'Carri Richardson Day in Dallas
November 10, 2023, was officially proclaimed as Sha'Carri Richardson Day in Dallas, Texas, marking a significant recognition of her accomplishments and influence.
2023: Sha'Carri Richardson's World Championship Victories
In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson achieved significant victories at the World Championships in Budapest. She won gold in the 100 meters, setting a new championship record of 10.65 seconds. She also earned a gold medal as part of the US team in the women's 4x100m relay, again setting a championship record with a time of 41.03 seconds.
2023: Track Renamed in Honor of Sha'Carri Richardson
In a tribute to her achievements, a track at John Kincaide Stadium was renamed the Sha'Carri Richardson Track in 2023.