Reigning 100-meter world champion Sha¡¯Carri Richardson was arrested for domestic violence at a Seattle airport four days before the start of the U.S. Track & Field Championships, USA Today Sports reported on Friday.
The 25-year-old, who won Olympic silver in the 100 at the Paris Games, allegedly pushed her male companion, who then fell into a nearby column, after an argument, according to a police report obtained by the outlet.
The report said she was detained on the evening of July 27 and released the following day.
¡°USATF is aware of these reports. We are not commenting on this matter,¡± USA Track & Field said in a statement.
The Port of Seattle Police Department and Richardson¡¯s agent did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Richardson withdrew from the 100 semifinals in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday after participating in Thursday¡¯s heats.
She is guaranteed a spot in the 100 at the world championships in Tokyo in September due to her win in Budapest in 2023.
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