U.S. sprinter tests positive for cannabis: sources
03 July 2021 |
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American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has tested positive for cannabis, sources have told Reuters, and she is unlikely to get the chance to challenge for the Olympic 100 metres title in Tokyo later this month.
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