US EditionOlympian Sha'Carri Richardson arrested on charge of speeding over 100 mph in Florida
Sha'Carri Richardson was charged under Florida's new Super Speeder law after driving 104 mph, tailgating, and weaving through traffic, held on a $500 bond.
- 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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Sha’Carri Richardson's Arrest In Florida: Here's What We Know
Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson, 25, was arrested Thursday in Florida for driving over 100 mph, which is more than the state’s speeding limit. What was Sha-Carri Richardson charged with? The Olympic gold medalist was pulled over and arrested by Orange County deputies after she was caught speeding at 104 mph on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway, according to booking records and WESH. Deputies said Richardson was “dangerously tailgat…
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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…
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