Olympic gold medallist Sha’Carri Richardson has been arrested for “dangerous excessive” speeding, according to jail booking records.
Richardson was booked into Orange County Jail in Florida at 19:39 local time on Thursday.
Jail records state the 25-year-old American was charged with driving dangerously and at “excessive speed of 100mph or more”.
An Orange County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, who spoke to the BBC, said Richardson was accused of driving at 104mph, weaving through traffic and closely following other vehicles. Bail was fixed at $500 (£363).
The American won silver in the 100m at the Paris Olympics and gold as part of the USA’s 4x100m relay team. She remains one of the most recognisable figures in global sprinting, known for both speed and outspoken confidence.
Florida’s Super Speeder law
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The state of Florida introduced new penalties for speeding offences in July. Under a new statute – known as the “Super Speeder” law – drivers can be fined up to $1,000 (£727).
Motorists may be mandated to appear at court if the allegation is more than 50 miles per hour over the limit.
They can also face jail time or have their licence revoked for repeat breaches.In August, Richardson was arrested over allegations of domestic violence. She was released the following day and later said she would seek help.
Richardson missed the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after testing positive for marijuana, and despite setbacks, she has rebuilt her career and returned to the podium on the sport’s biggest stage.
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