"Let Her Run" is trending on social media after The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced a one-month suspension for American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson who tested positive for marijuana. In a statement on Friday, the USADA said Richardson's results from the U.S. Olympic trials have been "disqualified, and she forfeits any medals, points, and prizes." 

Despite the 30-day ban, the sprinter can still be cleared in time to race in the 4×100-meter relay at the Olympics on Aug. 6, ESPN reported. But she will not be allowed to run in the 100-meter race, according to the Associated Press.

Richardson's supporters, which include athletes from other sports, are now outraged by the punishment that has been enforced due to marijuana use. 

Actress Gabrielle Union is also among the thousands of social media users speaking up for the rising track star.

The latest setback comes after the 21-year-old won the 100-meter race at the Olympic trials with a time of 10.86 seconds, as Blavity previously reported. Dozens of Americans who have been eagerly anticipating Richardson's arrival at the Olympics are now heartbroken.

According to the USADA, athletes are suspended for three months if "their use of the substance occurred out of competition and was unrelated to sport performance." However, the punishment is reduced if an athlete "completes a Substance of Abuse treatment program approved by USADA." 

"Richardson’s period of ineligibility was reduced to one month because her use of cannabis occurred out of competition and was unrelated to sport performance, and because she successfully completed a counseling program regarding her use of cannabis," the committee stated.

Still, the sprinter's advocates are outraged to see any amount of punishment.

Elected officials are also among those supporting the American athlete.

While her fans continue to speak up, Richardson issued an apology on Friday. The Texas native said she knew the rules, but her use of marijuana was a coping mechanism she applied after finding out her biological mother had died.

"As much as I'm disappointed I know that when I step on the track I represent not only myself, I represent a community that has shown great support, great love," the runner told NBC's Today Show. "I apologize for the fact that I didn't know how to control my emotions or deal with my emotions during that time."

The young athlete remains optimistic about her future.

"I'm 21, I'm very young. I have plenty of Games left in me to compete in and I have plenty of talent that backs me up, because everything I do comes from me naturally. No steroid, no anything," she said. "This incident was about marijuana, so after my sanction is up I'll be back and able to compete, and every single time I step on the track I'll be ready for whatever anti-doping agency to come and get what it is that they need."

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