Sha’Carri Richardson Makes History , With 100-Meter World Title.
Richardson beat defending women's 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Aug.
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Richardson beat defending women's 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Aug.
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Her time of 10.65 seconds set a new record and made her the fastest woman in the world.
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Her time of 10.65 seconds set a new record and made her the fastest woman in the world.
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Richardson's victory signifies a major comeback following "two years of disappointment," NPR reports.
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The 23-year-old runner was suspended from competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for cannabis.
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She used marijuana in Oregon, where the substance is legal, after finding out that her mother had died.
After her suspension, she competed in the 2021 Prefontaine Classic, where she finished last.
Last year, she failed to make the worlds team.
But in May of this year, Richardson said, "It just was me that was standing in my way.".
But in May of this year, Richardson said, "It just was me that was standing in my way.".
After becoming the fastest woman in the world, Richardson offered words of advice.
I would say never give up.
Never allow media, never allow outsiders, never allow anything but yourself and your fate to define who you are.
I would say always fight.
No matter what.
Fight, Sha’Carri Richardson, via statement.
I'm not back.
I'm better, Sha’Carri Richardson, via statement
