Reigning world 100-meter sprint champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
According to the report from the Port of Seattle Police Department, Richardson got into an argument with her boyfriend, fellow U.S. sprinter Christian Coleman, and began shoving him. Police also said that Sha’Carri Richardson threw a pair of headphones at Coleman, per USA Today. Police arrested Richardson for fourth-degree domestic violence assault as a result of security camera footage of the incident.
Team USA sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested on Sunday after reportedly getting into a fight with her boyfriend at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to a police report obtained by multiple media outlets. Sha’Carri Richardson was charged with domestic violence, but the case has since been cleared.
Sha’Carri Richardson was booked in South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash., on Sunday evening, according to jail records. She was released on Monday afternoon.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Coleman went public with their relationship in February, though Coleman reportedly told police that the two have been together for two years. Per the report, Coleman refused to press charges and “declined to be a victim,” via The Athletic.
USA Track and Field said in a statement to USA Today that the organization was aware of the reports, but did not provide any additional comment.
Richardson competed in the USA Track and Field championships in Eugene, Oregon, running in the first round of the women’s 100-meter race on Thursday. With a time of 11.07 seconds, Richardson qualified in 11th place, but she has since withdrawn from the competition.
Richardson is reportedly set to participate in the 200-meter race on Sunday, after initially pulling out of that race as well, per Chris Chavez.
Because she’s the reigning world champion in the 100, she automatically qualifies for September’s World Championships in Tokyo in the event.
What Sparked the Clash Between Richardson and Coleman?
A police report filed by the Port of Seattle Police Department detailed that the two athletes were seen on security footage getting into a “heated” verbal argument shortly after passing through airport security on 27 July. The incident quickly escalated beyond words.
Coleman returned toward the security checkpoint seeking help, but Sha’Carri Richardson continued to follow him and allegedly threw a pair of headphones, striking him.
Surveillance video shows Richardson repeatedly approaching Coleman as he appeared to try walking away. The 25-year-old allegedly pushed him hard enough to send him into a column. Even after that, Coleman continued to walk, but she reportedly kept bumping into him before pushing him again this time forcefully enough to send him “flying a few feet away,” according to the report.
Though police ultimately found probable cause to arrest Richardson on a charge of domestic violence assault, Coleman reportedly refused to cooperate with the investigation. The report noted that he “declined to be a victim.”
Sha’Carri Richardson was taken into custody and booked into the South Correctional Entity Jail. She remained there until her release on Monday afternoon.
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Know More About Christian Coleman
Sha’Carri Richardson, who captured gold in the 4x100m relay and silver in the 100m sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics, had made her relationship with Coleman public in early 2025. The two were seen together at major track events and on social media, with Richardson posting affectionate photos and videos. They even walked the red carpet together at the 2024 USATF Night of Legends Awards.
Coleman, a world-class sprinter in his own right, is a three-time world champion in the 100m and a prominent Nike-sponsored athlete.
Sha’Carri Richardson’s arrest in a domestic violence case has sent shockwaves through the track and field community and raised serious concerns about her future on and off the track. As a reigning 100m world champion and a prominent figure in American athletics, this legal trouble could have significant implications for her professional career, sponsorships, and public image. While the facts of the case are still unfolding, the incident underscores the growing scrutiny elite athletes face not just for their performance, but also for their personal conduct. Fans, officials, and sponsors alike await clarity as the legal process takes its course.
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