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Olympic Track Star Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested for Alleged Super Speeding in Florida
Orlando, FL – Sha’Carri Richardson, the electrifying Olympic gold medalist and one of the fastest women on the planet, found herself in a different kind of fast lane on Thursday, facing charges of dangerous excessive speeding in Florida. According to jail booking records, the 25-year-old track sensation was arrested and booked into the Orange County Jail after allegedly driving over 100 mph.
Richardson, celebrated for her blazing speed on the track, had her bond set at $500. As of this report, neither USA Track and Field nor a representative for Richardson had immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the incident.
While Richardson is a formidable force in the athletic arena, recently bringing home a silver in the 100 meters and gold in the 4×100-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, she is no stranger to headlines off the track. This isn’t her first brush with controversy; in August, she was arrested on allegations of assaulting her boyfriend at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, an incident for which she later issued a social media apology.
Her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, reportedly chose not to press charges in that case. Prior to that, in 2021, Richardson faced a one-month suspension after testing positive for THC, the active chemical in cannabis, during the U.S.
Olympic trials, which ultimately kept her from competing in her signature event at the Tokyo Games.
Florida’s “super speeder” law, which came into effect on July 1, targets drivers exceeding 50 mph over the posted limit or breaking the 100 mph barrier. A first conviction under this law can lead to a prison term of up to 30 days or a $500 fine. Subsequent convictions carry harsher penalties, including 90 days in prison or a $1,000 fine, with a second conviction within five years resulting in a minimum 180-day revocation of driving privileges.