After being suspended from the U.S Olympic team for testing positive for marijuana, Sha’Carri Richardson has received a swell of support from the sports world and her sponsor, Nike.

“We appreciate Sha’Carri’s honesty and accountability and will continue to support her through this time,” Nike’s official statement read.

Since 2019, Richardson has been sponsored by Nike and will remain with the company after a positive marijuana test and a one-month suspension from the Olympic team.

Richardson tested positive for THC, the active chemical in marijuana, after her win in the 100-meter trials in Eugene, Oregon last month.

Although marijuana use is legal in Oregon, it’s a banned substance according to World Anti-Doping Agency rules.

In an interview with NBC Today, Richardson admitted to using marijuana before she competed in the U.S. trials after receiving the shocking news that her biological mother passed away from a reporter.

“That sent me into … a state of emotional panic,” she said of hearing the news about her mother.

The 21-year old sprinter took full responsibility for her actions and asked for forgiveness.

“I would like to say to my friends, to my family, to my sponsorship, to the haters, too, I apologize,” she said.

“As much as I’m disappointed, I know that when I step on the track, I don’t represent myself. I represent a community that has shown me great support, great love. Standing here, I just say, don’t judge me because I am human, I’m you, I just happen to run a little faster,” she added.

As a favorite to win the gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, the news of Richardson’s suspension was received with disappointment by the U.S. Women’s Track and Field team.

“Sha’Carri Richardson’s situation is incredibly unfortunate and devastating for everyone involved,” USATF's official statement read.

“Athlete health and well-being continue to be one of the USATF’s most critical priorities and we will work with Sha’Carri to ensure she has ample resources to overcome any mental health challenges now and in the future,” the statement continued.

As Blavity previously reported, Richardson qualified for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo with an electric performance in the 100-meter race. Before being suspended, she was set to compete in the 100, 200 and 4×100 meter relay.

Despite the circumstances, Richardson already has her eyes on the future.

“This will be the last time the U.S. doesn’t come home with a gold medal in the 100,” Richardson said.

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