OT Sha’Carri Richardson (fastest woman alive) Suspended from Olympics for Weed
in 2021 USA is about to suspend their best hope at a gold medal for a little puff puff pass that is legal in like 42 states now.
https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/u-s-sprinter-shacarri-richardso…
I don’t agree with the rule at all, and it should be revisited, but until that time it’s the rule. So it is what it is.
Perhaps, if she had turned her back on a flag and covered her head with her "Activist Athlete" tee while smoking down she'd, instead, be celebrated a hero. Just sayin'.
You should try smoking a joint for performance enhancement--it might improve your sense of humor. This is such a poor attempt at it.
Take that shitty attempt at humor to the Fox News comment section
Perhaps you're an asshole. Just saying.
Is this the same flag I now frequently see disrespectfully being flown upside down (practically solely by many of those who seemingly cannot get over the properly certified results of a free election), blatantly in violation of the US Flag Code which reads, in part:
"...any flag flown upside-down is considered a sign of distress. THE UNITED STATES FLAG CODE Title 4, Chapter 1§ 8(a) states the following: The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property." ??
Yeah, I thought so.
I never understood the weed craze and why people like it so much. I also don't get why sports organizations care to ban it.
I've never understood what people like about alcohol. Different strokes, don't judge. Cannabis is a goodamn miracle plant, and we're just beginning to understand its uses.
I didn't see any judgment there, TIMMMAAY.
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On-topic, weed is oddly situated in the culture wars nowadays. It used to be a reliable divider, but plenty of Red State types enjoy it.
There does seem to be a bipartisan consensus supporting the legalization of weed. Unfortunately, that does not seem to inform individual voting choices as reliably as other factors
"Weed craze" LOL.
gold, Jerry!
Sucks.
She would have smoked the competition.
The stupidest shit. Is this a USA thing or an IOC thing?
Let's make sure we understand the full context of the story.
in a moment of bad judgment, a 21-year old woman took some edibles after learning of her biological mother's sudden death.
This isn't just a "dumb mistake". This is a mistake made by a very young woman in the context of a horrifying and dizzying set of events, and by the rules of the game, she got suspended.
I'm absolutely crushed for her.
Thank you for this. And hopefully it will silence all the holier-than-thou moralizing finger-waggers who love to pop up and chime in on stories like this.
Drugs not performance enhancing? Doc Ellis?
Some clarifying information may be helpful on this subject. The rule in question is established by WADA (world anti-doping association). In the US, our Olympic sports are governed by USADA (US anti-doping association) which follows the rules established by WADA. WADA prohibits all cannabinoids except CBD.
Here is info from the WADA website:
THC is the only cannabinoid for which there is a urinary threshold and it is set at 150 ng/mL. The threshold means there can be some THC in your system in-competition without it causing a positive test, as long as the concentration in the urine is below 150 ng/mL. If the level of THC in your urine goes above the threshold, then the labs report it as a positive test.
There are no threshold limits for any other cannabinoid (natural or synthetic). All other cannabinoids (except cannabidiol) are prohibited in-competition in any amount, including natural cannabinoids (e.g., cannabigerol, cannabichromene, cannabinol, and others) and synthetic cannabinoids (e.g., cannabinoid compounds denoted by the initials “JWH” and a number, HU-210, K2/Spice, AB-PINACA, and many others).
USA Track and Field is the governing body that sets the Olympic teams. Their process is to use the Olympic trials to determine spots on the team. In all running events the top 3 finishers earn a spot on the Olympic team. There are no exceptions. You can be the world record holder and gold medal favorite but if you finish fourth or get injured and can't compete in trials you are out of luck. Richardson's drug failure results in disqualification at trials so she is off the Olympic team even if her suspension is over by the time the Olympics start. It is possible for USATF to alter their rules, but it would be unprecedented.
Shocking news but she is accepting this some grace and humility and that's all you can ask for. She's a great talent will learn from this and will be a major force in the World Championship Meet in 2022 and then another Olympic shot in 2024.
She's a great talent will learn from this
Well, hopefully her mother won’t die again.
Thanks Nancy Reagan.
How hard is it to not smoke weed for a few months? Especially if you're an elite Olympian.
An athlete doesn't have to abstain for a few months to pass a test, more like a few days. The rules are designed to punish "in competition" use, with a THC level 180 ng/ml or higher.
The rules are also quite lenient in that an athlete in almost any other country could still qualify. It's just that USTF selection process is unforgiving, vs other countries that make sure their best athletes qualify. If she had come down with a cold before the trials she'd be in danger of not making the team. Other countries don't do that.
Stupid marijuana laws ruining people's lives for no good reason. It's time for this to stop.
This isn’t a law it is a rule of an association. No different than an employer being able to exclude you from hiring with a positive test.
(As I have said in previous threads - MOST manufacturers in my industry would be happy to allow this as soon as there is a proven “sobriety” test for THC that they could use for OSHA and liability purposes. — Billion $$ product for the company that develops it IMO)
It is 'only' a rule, I agree. But, stupid laws begat stupid rules. There is no reason why her use of marijuana should exclude her from anything, let alone the Olympics. I think Mitch McGary would agree with me.
rulz is rulz
The amount of boot lickers saying “iT’s StIlL bAnNeD” is crazy. Just because rules are in place doesn’t mean they’re just
No, but rules being in place DOES mean there are consequences when you break them. That’s all anyone is really saying.
Whether the rule is “just” or not doesn’t really matter here. The IOC has the right to outline their policy for their events, and it’s up to the athletes to follow that policy. Being their event, they have the right to ban anything for any reason. Failure to follow their rules and there are consequences.
The amount of apologists who think breaking the rules (and laws) is ok when it suits them, but are the first to cry foul when it doesn't meet their personal agendas is crazy.
The one drug that is clearly not a performance enhancer and she gets the boot. BOOOOOOO.
Stupid rule.
Stupid of her to break the rule with so much at stake.
Hopefully she can appeal and find a way to still compete.