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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding
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FLORIDA, United States — Olympic gold medallist Sha’Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding in Florida, according to United States (US) media ...
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Tokyo 2025: Jackson, Richardson clash in high-stakes 100m semifinal
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September 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Defending champion Sha’Carri Richardson of the USA and Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, the silver medalist in the women’s 100m from th...
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Controversy stalks sparkling sprint talent Sha’Carri Richardson
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Controversy stalks sparkling sprint talent Sha’Carri Richardson
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PARIS, France (AFP) -- Sha'Carri Richardson's talent is not in doubt as her stunning 100 metres world title in 2023 proved, but the American star is a...
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‘I love you and I am sorry’: Sha’Carri Richardson issues heartfelt apology to Christian Coleman
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‘I love you and I am sorry’: Sha’Carri Richardson issues heartfelt apology to Christian Coleman
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American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has issued a heartfelt apology to her boyfriend, fellow US runner Christian Coleman, after allegedly assaulting...
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Coleman defends ‘great person’ Richardson after assault controversy
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August 3, 2025
EUGENE, United States (AFP) — Christian Coleman sprang to the defense of partner Sha'Carri Richardson on Sunday, a week after the reigning women's 100...
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US Trials: Christian Coleman into 100m final after alleged Sha’Carri Richardson assault
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EUGENE, United States (AFP) -- Christian Coleman booked his place in the final of the 100m at the US Track and Field Championships on Friday hours aft...
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Sha’carri Richardson seeks to kickstart season after February injury
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EUGENE, United States (AFP) — United States (US) sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson is looking to ignite her World Championships season at the Eugene Diamo...
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Unbeaten Duplantis reigns supreme, Alfred dominates Richardson
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Unbeaten Duplantis reigns supreme, Alfred dominates Richardson
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — Sweden's undisputed pole vault king Armand Duplantis brought the curtain down on an unbeaten season with another fantastic v...
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Richardson edges Alfred in Zurich 100m to avenge Olympic result
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ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) — World champion Sha'Carri Richardson went some way to avenging her Olympic defeat by Julien Alfred by reversing the tables ...
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Beaming Biles bags Olympic gymnastics triple, as women’s 100m looms
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PARIS, France (AFP)— US gymnastics legend Simone Biles produced two stunning vaults to soar to her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics Saturday, as...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and world champion Sha’Carri Richardson of the USA were earlier today temporarily...
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Richardson’s Olympic double hopes dashed as Thomas wins 200m at US trials
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EUGENE, United States (AFP) --Sha'Carri Richardson's dreams of an Olympic sprint double ended in disappointment after she could only finish fourth in ...
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Richardson runs PB in 200m, Holloway wins sprint hurdles at US trials
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Richardson runs PB in 200m, Holloway wins sprint hurdles at US trials
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EUGENE, United States (AFP) -- Three-time world champion Grant Holloway punched his ticket to the Paris Olympics on Friday in the 110m hurdles at the ...
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It's on. The rivalry between Jamaican and American sprinters – one of the most exciting Olympic rivalries to emerge in recent years – is heating up on...
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Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100m at US trials to qualify for Paris Olympics
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EUGENE, United States (AFP) -- World 100 metres champion Sha'Carri Richardson earned a chance for Olympic redemption after winning the 100m at the US ...
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Sha’Carri Richardson off the mark at US Olympic trials
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EUGENE, United States (AFP)— US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson recovered from a shaky start to win her opening 100 metres heat in convincing fashion...
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Richardson off the mark at US Olympic trials
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EUGENE, United States (AFP) — US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson recovered from a shaky start to win her opening 100 metres heat in convincing fashio...
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April 29, 2026
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