Sha’Carri Richardson’s full statement after failed drugs test rules American out of 100m at Tokyo Olympics

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sha’Carri Richardson admits she is responsible for her actions after being handed a one-month ban for failing a drugs test for marijuana. The ban, which started on 28 June, does not completely rule the American out of the Tokyo Olympics, though she will now no longer be involved in the women’s 100m at this month’s Games. I can’t hide myself.” Richardson could still feature in Tokyo in the 4x100m relay when her ban will have expired, and Richardson, who holds the second-fastest time in the world this year at 10.72 behind Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at 10.63, is hopeful the USATF grants her a spot on the team. open image in gallery Sha’Carri Richardson has been banned for one month “Right now I’m putting all of my time and energy to deal with what I need to do, which is heal myself.