Sha 'Carri Richardson, America's fastest woman, will not compete for Team USA in track and field at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021. JAG and TLeake examine the question of whether Sha 'Carri is a victim. Is she a victim of bad rules, an improperly banned substance, a lack of understanding of and support for mental health, racism or all of the above? Listen to the hosts debate this multi-layered topic. Please share your thoughts by emailing us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com.

Related Readings:

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/06/1013578552/u-s-sprinter-shacarri-richardson-will-not-compete-in-the-tokyo-olympics

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/shacarri-richardson-suspended-marijuana.html

https://www.essentiallysports.com/you-have-media-obligations-stephen-a-smith-reacts-to-japanese-tennis-player-naomi-osakas-withdrawal-fallout-wta-news/

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