This should have been the greatest summer ofSha’Carri Richardson’s life.
The organization’s decision sparked debate among fans and celebrities.
One surprising supporter was Donald Trump Jr., whotweetedin part: “The woke olympics sucks!
Let her compete, I’m pretty damn sure weed has never made anyone faster.”
(His tweet, however, also contained a transphobic comment.)
On July 10, she attended ESPN’s annual ESPY Awards ceremony in New York.
Her appearance didn’t go unnoticed by the event’s host,Anthony Mackie.
His opening remarks drew laughs and lots of attention.
Mackie pointed out the sprinter during his joke-filled opening monologue (seen here onYouTube).
“USA Track & Field.
How’d you mess it up, dog?”
“How do you justify banning Sha’Carri Richardson for smoking weed?
You never saw Snoop Dogg run anywhere!”
The camera cut to a reaction shot of Richardson, who chuckled quietly.
