1936, the Berlin Games.Īmerican Track and Field star Jesse Owens wins four gold medals. But critics wonder, is that the only reason Richardson was banned? Or did her neon orange hair, massive tattoos, eyelash extensions, long acrylic nails, and black skin, also have something to do with it? There's a long history of racial bias in sports, and the sprint, one of the marquee Olympic events is no exception. There's no question, marijuana is against the Olympic rules. I greatly apologize if I let you guys down, and I did. She aced the Olympic trials but was suspended after testing positive for marijuana, a widely legal substance that, if anything, would retard performance. That's Sha'Carri Richardson, one of the top sprinters in the world. What do you say? Or anything, I am an Olympian. Unbelievable, the fact that I'm an Olympian already. This week we're thinking about running about what it takes to win the coveted title, fastest person in the world. This is the hottest 200 meter field ever assembled at the Olympic Games.
It's To The Best Of Our Knowledge, I'm Anne Strainchamps.
