Failed test also costs Richardson relay spot

Banned sprinter Sha’carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion’s positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.

Richardson’s positive test nullified her win at Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore., last month and the spot that went with it in Tokyo in the 100. Her 30-day suspension will end before the start of the relays on Aug. 5, which left open the possibility she could win a medal as part of the 4x100 relay team.

But her name was missing from the roster USATF sent out. The federation had two discretionary picks beyond the top four finishers in the 100-meter final at trials but chose not to offer a spot to the 21-year-old sprinter.

In a statement, USATF said it was “incredibly sympathetic toward Sha’carri Richardson’s extenuating circumstances” and “fully agrees” that international rules regarding marijuana “should be reevaluated.”

The remaining relay spots went to the sixth- and seventhplace finishers, English Gardner and Aleia Hobbs.

Springsteen’s daughter makes team:

Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock icon Bruce Springsteen and singersongwriter Patti Scialfa has been selected as one of four riders on the U.S. jumping team that will compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

The 29-year-old Springsteen will be making her Olympic debut and team with Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut and Mclain Ward.