US EditionOlympian Sha'Carri Richardson arrested on charge of speeding over 100 mph in Florida
Richardson was charged under Florida's new super speeder law for driving 104 mph while tailgating and weaving, held on a $500 bond after being stopped by deputies.
- On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Florida, after deputies said she was clocked at 104 mph on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway.
- Florida's 'super speeder' law classifies driving over 100 mph as a criminal offense, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office said Richardson was dangerously tailgating and crossing lanes to pass motorists.
- The Orange County Corrections Department confirmed Sha'Carri Richardson posted bond, was released, and has a Feb. 26 court date.
- Penalties escalate for repeat violations under Florida law, which may affect future consequences; the arrest is the latest legal issue for Richardson, following a July 27 airport arrest involving Christian Coleman.
- Known for her Paris 2024 medals and Nike partnerships, Sha'Carri Richardson earned two Olympic medals and served a 30-day suspension after a 2021 THC test.
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goSkagitOlympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding over 100 mph
Olympic medal-winning sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida on Thursday after allegedly driving more than 100 mph. The 25-year-old track star was taken into custody outside Orlando and booked into the Orange County Jail on a charge of dangerous excessive speeding. She was clocked going 104 mph on SR-429, according to local NBC affiliate WESH. Richardson was “dangerously tailgating and traveling across lanes of travel to pass othe…
Richardson Arrest Sparks New Trouble for Olympic Sprinter
The arrest of U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson adds another chapter to a growing list of legal and behavioral issues for the decorated athlete. Authorities confirmed Richardson was arrested Thursday in Florida after allegedly driving at extreme speeds on a public highway, raising renewed concerns about judgment away from the track. According to law enforcement, Richardson was clocked at 104 miles per hour while dangerously passing othe…
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