Sha'Carri Richardson makes her highly-anticipated Olympics debut in Paris this summer, but it isn’t without the slightest bit of controversy.
Richardson did not compete three years ago due to an anti-doping violation due to a positive test for THC. She said she hopes to rewrite a wrong. Richardson impressed in the Olympic Trials, setting a record lead time of 10.71 in the 100m qualifier in Oregon in June.
Richardson, 24, has been running track since she was 9. She became a professional five years ago after going one-and-done at LSU.
Richardson opened up to NBC and other reporters about what it meant to have the opportunity to finally participate in the Olympics after years of patience and hard work.
“It's a full-circle moment,” Richardson said. "I'm super excited to continue to grow and build from this momentum that we've already established here."
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That momentum will attempt to carry over into Paris, as Richardson is one of 350 athletes across several different sports to represent the United States.
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The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the event, including race times, TV channels, and more.
What channel are Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic events on?
- TV channels: E!, USA Network
- Live streams: Peacock, Fubo
Sha'Carri Richardson's events can be seen live on E! and USA Network across two days, beginning Friday, Aug. 2. Watching Richardson will require USA Network and E! for cable and satellite customers, while OTT viewers can stream the festivities live on Fubo and Peacock. Fubo currently offers a free trial, allowing potential subscribers to trial the service.
What time are Sha'Carri Richardson's events each day?
- Date: Friday, Aug. 2 (4:35 a.m. ET | 1:35 a.m. PT) | Saturday, Aug. 3 (2:20 p.m. ET/11:20 a.m. PT)
Fans eager to watch Richardson chase Olympic gold will have to sacrifice an early-morning wakeup. The preliminary round for the Women's 100m begins at 4:10 a.m. ET, while first-round action begins just before 5 a.m. ET. If Richardson were to advance, Saturday's races would see her compete at 2 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. ET.
Sha'Carri Richardson 2024. Olympic schedule
Friday, Aug. 2
| Track & Field | Women's 100m Preliminary Round | 4:35 a.m. | E!, USA Network, Peacock, Fubo |
| Track & Field | Women's 100m Round 1 | 4:50 a.m. | E!, USA Network, Peacock, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 3
| Track & Field | Women's 100m Semifinal | 2 p.m. | E!, USA Network, Peacock, Fubo |
| Track & Field | Women's 100m Final | 2:20 p.m. | E!, USA Network, Peacock, Fubo |