She soon had her opportunity to compete against Olympians in the classic.
And, while she did not win the race, she says that she is “not done.”
Despite not taking home gold, Richardson assured the world that she is just getting started.
“I wanted to be able to come and perform having a month off.
… Not upset at myself at all.
This is one race.
I’m not done.
You know what I’m capable of.
Count me out if you want to.
Talk all the s**t you want, ‘cause I’m here to stay.
I’m not done.”
She added, “I’m the sixth-fastest woman in this game, ever.
And can’t nobody ever take that from me.
Congratulations to the winners.
Congratulations to the people that won, but they’re not done seeing me yet.
She received a 30-day suspension for testing positive for THC, the compound found in marijuana.
The suspension overlapped with the Olympics, forcing her to sit out the event.
“[I’m] not making an excuse or looking for any empathy.”
Richardson’s setbacks have been numerous, but her fans have remained supportive and she is back to competing.
