How Sha’Carri Richardson’s Yellow Card Cost Her Olympics In 200 [Video]

Sha’Carri Richardson is the fastest woman in the world at the 100-meter distance so far this year. However, she failed to qualify for Team USA in the 200-meter and will not run the double at the Olympics in Paris.

A yellow card scare in the semifinals might’ve been the reason for her poor performance in the final. Let’s break it down!

Richardson posted a blazing fast time in the 100-meter final back on the 22nd to secure her spot on the team. She will be the gold medal favorite in the marquee event next month.

The 24-year-old sprinter followed up her strong performance in the 100 with a personal best of 21.92 during the 200-meter semifinal. It was a really great run that put the world on notice.

Although Richardson is not known to have the best starts in the world, the one on Friday was really strong. She got out of the blocks …