30-year-old Elaine Thompson-Herah is known as the ‘fastest lady alive.’ Thompson-Herah won the 100m recently at the Prefontaine Classic. At the same time, Sha’Carri Richardson, who finished in second place, and switched her hair color, faces criticism from social media.

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Retired sprinter, Michael Johnson, reshared a tweet showing the picture of Elaine Thompson-Herah and Sha’Carri Richardson. Sharing that tweet, Michael wrote, “Coincidence or Nah?”

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Sha’Carri Richardson, a track and field team sprinter, gained notoriety during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Richardson, who also happens to be the fourth-fastest woman in American history. She was disqualified from competing in the 100 m in the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana. 

Why Richardson was facing so much critic 

After winning the U.S. Olympic trials in June, Richardson experienced huge success. Unfortunately, she tested positive for a substance found in marijuana shortly after that victory. Her counselors questioned her, and somehow she accepted that she took drugs to cope with her mother’s death.

After this, she was consequently suspended for one month. She was unable to participate in the Tokyo Olympics as a result. Even Joe Biden tried to suggest USADA change some rules of the Olympics. But according to USADA, consumption of drugs is prohibited in the Olympics and a criminal offense.Read More: After Usain Bolt and US Track Prodigy, Elaine Thompson-Herah Signs an Illustrious Deal With $16.4 Billion Sports Giant After the suspension, she did not talk to the media. But receiving all the criticism and making a comeback is bold enough to make anyone’s mouth shut. Richardson made her comeback in Prefontaine Classic with a bold look. She participated there with Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Elaine Thompson-Herah.

Elaine Thompson-Herahs’ point of view on this

Elaine Thompson-Herah beats Richardsons in a league in Eugene. Thompson was asked about the rivalry between her and Richardson during the race. For this, Thompson called Richardson, a good athlete, and asked people to let her breathe and perform well. 

Elaine told the reporters, “She’s a good athlete, and I think she’s making her way back on the track.” But, she also added, “I think you guys should give her some breathing space and let her breathe, and come on the track and perform.”Watch This Story: Usain Bolt Thompson Herah and More Top Athletes to Sign for Puma Well, Richardson has done her best and broken some great records. Meanwhile, Elaine has broken many records, leading her to the title ‘Fastest Women Alive.’