'I understand the situation that's going on. So, I'm accepting of it, and I just know what I have to do moving forward in my career.'
Richardson has been suspended for a month after ingesting marijuana , ruling her out of the 100-meter dash she. The relay was still considered an option for her because it takes place later in the Games, after Richardson's suspension would have ended. Track officials can choose at least two runners for the relay team, regardless of their Trials performance, which gave Richardson a narrow window to Tokyo.reported.
USA Track and Field released a statement reaffirming its support of Richardson and a re-evaluation of the current THC regulations, while noting,"All USATF athletes are equally aware of and must adhere to the current anti-doping code, and our credibility as the National Governing Body would be lost if rules were only enforced under certain circumstances.