Sha’Carri Richardson, Not Chosen for U.S. Relay, Will Miss Tokyo Olympics

The star sprinter, who lost a chance to run in the 100-meter individual event after failing a drug test for marijuana, could have been chosen for the relay team. But officials decided not to include her.

An Olympic Hurdle: Why Is the Decathlon Only for Men?

Chasing opportunity and equality, women are campaigning for their own 10-event competition, rather than just the heptathlon, at the Paris Games in 2024.

Sha’Carri Richardson, a Track Sensation, Tests Positive for Marijuana

Richardson, a gold-medal favorite in the women’s 100 meters, was suspended for a month, putting in doubt an appearance at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sha’Carri Richardson, a Track Sensation, Tests Positive for Marijuana

Richardson, a gold-medal favorite in the women’s 100 meters, was suspended for a month, putting in doubt an appearance at the Tokyo Olympics.

What to Watch For in the U.S.A. Track & Field Olympic Trials

The top three finishers in each event qualify for the Tokyo Games, provided they have reached the Olympic standard.

Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance.

Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance.