Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested after an alleged incident at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, according to a police report obtained by USA TODAY Sports.
According to the report, Richardson was arrested for domestic violence on Sunday.
Richardson and a male companion were involved in a verbal altercation as they exited through airport security, the police report states. Richardson allegedly pushed the man and he fell into a nearby column, according to the Seattle Police Department.
According to the report, police viewed airport security footage, and the video allegedly showed the man attempting to walk away from Richardson, but she continued to bump into him. Police also say Richardson threw a pair of headphones at the man.
Richardson was booked at the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Washington, on Sunday and released on Monday, jail records show.
“We are aware of the report and we have no comment at this time,” USA Track and Field said to USA TODAY Sports.
Richardson ran a 11.07 and finished second in her heat in the 100 meters to advance to Friday’s semifinal at the U.S. track and field championships. Richardson later withdrew from the 100 semifinal but has decided to run in the 200 on Sunday, according to USA track and field.
The U.S. championships serves as a qualifing meet for the world championships. Richardson has a bye into the 100 at this year’s world championships because she is the defending champion.
Richardson earned a silver medal in the 100 at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She was also a part of Team USA’s gold-medal winning 4×100-relay team.
Richardson is one of the most recognizable American track and field athletes. She won the 100 meters at the 2020 Olympic trials but was later suspended for testing positive for marijuana and didn’t compete at the Tokyo Olympics.
This story has been updated with new information.
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