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In a surprising turn of events, Sha’Cory Johnson will not be making an appearance in Tokyo for the Olympic Games. USA Track and Field (USATF) recently announced the team roster for the summer games, and the sprinter was left off the list for the women’s 4x100m relay — the only event she could have participated in following a positive marijuana test during the trials in Oregon on June 19.
Social media users quickly expressed their opinions regarding the decision to suspend Johnson for cannabis use, especially as more states continue to legalize its recreational use. Many found it curious that she faced harsher penalties compared to some individuals involved in the January 6 riots in Washington, D.C.
During the trials in June, Johnson clocked a time of 10.86 seconds in the 100m event, but her result was nullified after the positive drug test. She accepted a one-month suspension and was placed on a provisional ineligibility status. This suspension would have ended just before the Olympic relay event, taking place on August 4 and 5, potentially allowing her to compete.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) stated, “Johnson’s period of ineligibility was reduced to one month because her use of cannabis occurred out of competition and was unrelated to sport performance, and because she successfully completed a counseling program regarding her use of cannabis.” However, eligibility for the Tokyo Games is ultimately determined by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and/or USA Track & Field’s eligibility rules.
According to both the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and USATF, marijuana remains a prohibited substance. WADA argues that cannabis could potentially enhance performance and disrupt the integrity of sports. It’s worth noting that recreational use and possession of cannabis is legal in Oregon, where Johnson tested positive.
The USATF released a statement regarding their decision not to include Johnson on the Olympic roster, expressing empathy for her situation while emphasizing the need for consistency in enforcing anti-doping regulations: “While USATF fully agrees that the merit of the World Anti-Doping Agency rules related to THC should be reevaluated, it would be detrimental to the integrity of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track & Field if USATF amended its policies
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