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Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma Airport on a domestic violence charge after an altercation with a man, who police identified as her boyfriend, at a TSA checkpoint. She was released after booking and was scheduled to compete in the US Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Shawn Barber, a former NCAA champion and Olympic pole vaulter from the University of Akron, has passed away at the age of 29 due to medical complications. Barber, known for his exceptional talent and kind-hearted nature, achieved numerous accolades in his career, including three NCAA championships and a gold medal at the 2015 IAAF World Championship. He represented Canada in the 2016 Olympics and held the Canadian record for pole vault. Barber is remembered as an extraordinary athlete and a genuinely good person by his coach and those who knew him.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton's daughters raised over $459,000 through crowdfunding to cover medical expenses due to Retton's hospitalization for a rare form of pneumonia and lack of health insurance. The family has been overwhelmed by the public's response but has not disclosed how the funds are being spent. Retton, who has had over 30 orthopedic surgeries, was unable to afford health insurance due to high costs related to pre-existing conditions. The family plans to donate any remaining funds to charity after medical bills are paid, but details about the expenditures or the charity have not been provided.
Autopsy results have revealed that three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie, who died from childbirth complications in May, had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her former coach, Al Joyner, believes that Bowie's mental health struggles were not taken seriously enough. Despite having access to mental health services, Bowie did not seek treatment and did not receive much assistance from friends, family, or medical professionals during her difficult pregnancy. Concerns about her health were raised by acquaintances and neighbors, but Bowie's agent did not believe she needed help. The autopsy also noted that Bowie was significantly underweight at the time of her death.