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Olympic champ Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend

Team USA track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend during a physical altercation at the Seattle airport.

By Josh Sanchez

Sha’Carri Richardson finishes the women’s 200 meter dash during the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials.
Sha’Carri Richardson finishes the women’s 200 meter dash during the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials. / Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Track and field star Sha'Carri Richardson, who won a gold and silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, found herself briefly behind bars after an altercation at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in Washington last weekend, according to reports.

Richardson was allegedly involved in an altercation with her boyfriend of two years, fellow athlete Christian Coleman, which turned physical.

A TSA agent reported the incident after claiming to see a woman assaulting a man at a security checkpoint, according to a report from TMZ Sports.

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Richardson was booked and charged for fourth-degree assault.

Sha'carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women’s 4x100m relay during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games
Sha'carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women’s 4x100m relay during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games / Andrew Nelles / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Richardson is accused of shoving Coleman which "[sent] him crashing into a nearby column." He reportedly tried to walk away from the confrontation, but she continued following him and pushing him, the agent claimed.

The report states, "Police say the altercation progressed when Coleman returned to the TSA screening lanes 'in an attempt to get help,' during which footage shows Richardson following him and throwing a pair of headphones, striking him."

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Both Richardson and Coleman denied any physical altercation and Coleman denied to press charges.

Richard was a member of Team USA in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. She won a silver medal in the 100m, while helping the United States win gold in the women's 4x100m relay.

Sha'Carri Richardson runs in a women's 100m heat during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field.
Sha'Carri Richardson runs in a women's 100m heat during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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