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Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Return: The Cannabis Debate Amid US-WADA Tensions Over Doping Laws
Saturday, July 27, 2024 - 9:27am | 845As the Paris Olympics get underway, the global anti-doping framework is under scrutiny as the U.S. and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lock horns over the country’s strict approach to combating sports doping. Meanwhile, Sha’Carri Richardson makes a highly anticipated return to Olympic...
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Cannabis Ban To Record-Breaking Comeback: Sha'Carri Richardson Eyes Paris 2024, WADA Updates Weed-Testing Standards
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3:36pm | 499Sha'Carri Richardson, the 23-year-old sprinter known for electrifying performances, ran 100 meters in 10.57 seconds at the recent Miramar Invitational, a blazing time that easily won her the event. Richardson, who was banned from competing at the Tokyo Olympics ...
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World Anti-Doping Agency Will Likely Keep Cannabis On Prohibited List
Monday, September 12, 2022 - 3:21pm | 771Apparently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will keep marijuana on its list of prohibited substances for 2023. This means that athletes subject to WADA's drug testing code will continue to be suspended if they test positive for cannabis in competition. Despite friction over the suspension...
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Sha'Carri Richardson: World Anti-Doping Agency Claims The U.S. Consistently Pushed For Cannabis Prohibition, Is Anyone Surprised?
Monday, July 12, 2021 - 5:28pm | 804The beat goes on as agencies play the blame game while the fastest woman in the world is still sitting out the 2021 Olympics. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued a public response to a cascade of reactions from U.S. Government officials regarding Sha’Carri Richardson’s...