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Sha’Carri Richardson Got Extra Time to Heal; Now, She Looks for a Comeback at World Championships
Sha'Carri Richardson aims to defend her 100m title despite recent injury and suspension setbacks, entering the World Championships as a key contender with a season-best time of 11.07 seconds.
- On Saturday, Sha'Carri Richardson will compete at the world championships in Tokyo, aiming to defend her 100-meter title after her injury hiatus this year.
- Slowed since the start of the year by an undisclosed injury, Richardson missed the Tokyo, Japan Olympic trip years ago after a positive marijuana test ended her season.
- After running 11.07, Richardson sounded encouraged and plans to refine her start and finishing mechanics, focusing on closing and keeping knees up to the line.
- Rather than chase medals, Richardson frames success as progress, focusing on the work she's done rather than a medal color at the season-late world championships in Tokyo, Japan.
- Beyond injury and form, Richardson's public struggles include a domestic dispute near the Seattle airport and a public apology, adding a tense backdrop to her comeback.
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Sha'Carri Richardson got extra time to heal; now, she looks for a comeback at world championships
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