Sha'Carri Richardson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the world's fastest women on the track, was arrested Thursday in Florida and accused of driving over 100 mph, according to jail booking records.
Richardson, 25, was arrested and booked into the Orange County Jail on a charge of dangerous excessive speeding at 100 mph or more, records showed.
Bond was set at $500.
USA Track and Field and a representative for Richardson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Richardson is a titan in the arena, having won silver in the 100 meters and gold in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But she is no stranger to controversy off the track.
In August, she was arrested on allegations that she assaulted her boyfriend at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. She later issued an apology on social media. The incident report indicated that Richard’s boyfriend, Christian Coleman, did not want to press charges.
In 2021, she was suspended for a month after she tested positive for THC, the active chemical in cannabis, at the 2021 U.S. Olympic trials, which barred her from competing in her signature event at the Tokyo Games.
Florida’s super speeder law, which took effect July 1, makes it illegal to drive 50 mph over the speed limit or over 100 mph. A first conviction carries a prison term of up to 30 days or a fine of $500. A second or subsequent conviction is punishable by 90 days in prison or a fine of $1,000. Furthermore, a second conviction within five years will lead to revoked driving privileges for at least 180 days.
