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Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida on Thursday and charged with dangerous excessive speeding after allegedly driving at more than 100 mph, according to jail records.
The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist was booked into Orange County Jail on assumed charges related to reckless driving at 100 mph or more.
A spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff's Office told TMZ that Richardson was "dangerously tailgating and traveling across lanes of travel to pass other motorists."
Her bond was set at $500, though authorities did not immediately release details about the exact location or circumstances of the stop.
The arrest places renewed scrutiny on Richardson away from the track, coming months after another high-profile legal incident and at a time when she remains one of the most recognisable figures in global athletics.
Richardson's previous troubles
This is not Richardson's first encounter with law enforcement in recent months. In July, she was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an alleged domestic violence incident involving her boyfriend, fellow U.S. sprinter Christian Coleman.
According to police records viewed by The Athletic, security footage showed Richardson shoving Coleman multiple times while he attempted to walk away. She was charged with fourth-degree domestic violence assault, but the case did not proceed after Coleman declined to press charges and "declined to be a victim."
Following that arrest, Richardson publicly addressed the situation in a video posted to her Instagram story, offering a reflective and remorseful response as she spoke about accountability and seeking help.
"More than anything, definitely a lot of self-reflection, a lot of understanding of not only putting myself in a compromising situation with somebody that I have a deep care and appreciation for as well, is something that - holding myself accountable," Richardson said.
"I'm taking this time to not only see myself but get myself a certain level of help that overall is going to reflect who I truly am in my heart and in my spirit and not allowing this moment, but accepting this moment to be more."
She continued by acknowledging the role of her supporters and the responsibility she feels as a public figure.