🗞️ What Happened
On January 29, 2026, Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Florida after law enforcement officers say she was driving over 100 miles per hour (about 104 mph) on a highway near Orlando.
She was pulled over by a deputy from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway, where officials say she was dangerously tailgating other cars and weaving across lanes as she passed traffic before being stopped.
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🚓 The Charge
Richardson was charged with “dangerous excessive speeding”, a criminal offense in Florida for driving at or above 100 mph.
After being booked into the Orange County Jail, she posted a $500 bond and was released later the same day.
She is expected to appear in court on the charge at a later date.
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🏃♀️ Who Sha’Carri Richardson Is
Richardson, 25 years old, is one of the world’s fastest sprinters and a well-known figure in athletics. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash and a gold medal as part of the U.S. 4×100 relay team.
Over the years she has become famous not only for her speed on the track but also for her style and personality.
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📌 Previous Legal & Career Notes
This isn’t Richardson’s first public legal issue:
1. 2025 Airport Incident
In July 2025, she was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after an altercation with her boyfriend, fellow sprinter Christian Coleman. That situation was recorded on video and later handled, with Richardson issuing a public apology.
2. 2021 Doping Suspension
Richardson was disqualified from the 2020 Olympics and given a one-month suspension after testing positive for THC (a compound in marijuana) at the U.S. Olympic Trials, which prevented her from competing at the Tokyo Games.
These past events have drawn attention and sometimes controversy around her career.
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📍 Legal Context — Florida “Super Speeder” Law
Florida’s traffic laws include penalties for excessive speeding — especially driving more than 100 mph, which is treated as a criminal offense rather than just a regular traffic ticket.
Penalties under this “super speeder” law can include jail time or fines, and repeated offenses could lead to longer legal consequences or loss of driving privileges.
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📰 Summary
In short, Sha’Carri Richardson, an Olympic medalist and one of the fastest women in track and field, was arrested in Florida on January 29, 2026, for driving over 100 mph and engaging in dangerous driving behaviors. She was booked on a charge of dangerous excessive speeding, paid bond, and has been released while awaiting court proceedings.