Richardson Cleared After Seattle Airport Arrest

On July 27, 2025, Olympic gold medalist and world champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following a public altercation with her boyfriend and fellow sprinter Christian Coleman. Security footage showed Richardson shoving Coleman into a column, repeatedly pushing him, and throwing headphones at him during an argument at a TSA checkpoint. She was charged with fourth-degree domestic violence assault and held for about 19 hours before being released, as Coleman declined to press charges or assist the investigation. Despite the incident, both athletes traveled to Eugene, Oregon, where Richardson competed in the first round of the women's 100 meters at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships and advanced to the semifinals as the defending world champion. USA Track and Field acknowledged the incident but offered no further comment. The case was cleared, and Richardson retains her automatic qualification for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.