Sha’Carri Richardson's latest adventure could be her riskiest yet—this Olympic sprinter was arrested in Florida for speeding, allegedly hitting over 100 miles per hour. Instead of racing towards medals, she found herself racing down the highway, and the only prize this time was handcuffs. The chase began when she was accused of tailgating and weaving in and out of lanes recklessly, behaviors that led to the attention of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
It seems this isn't Richardson's first brush with the law. Just months prior, she faced charges for assault in an altercation involving her boyfriend, fellow track star Christian Coleman, which was caught on video. Now, while she navigates this new legal speed trap, she's also staring down a $500 bond. One has to wonder if Sha’Carri’s need for speed might derail her thriving track career, or will this be just another pit stop on the road to redemption?