Sha’Carri Richardson will miss the Olympics, but she might get a $250,000 bag from vape company Dr. Dabber.
TMZ got their hands on a letter Dr. Dabber sent to the track star asking her to accept an endorsement deal from the company.
“Witnessing what you’re capable of in the Olympic trials, and how fabulous you looked while doing it, proved your star power and ability to command the country’s attention,” the letter read. “Considering your talent and grace over these past weeks, we would love to offer you the opportunity to work with our team as a spokesperson for Dr. Dabber. This entails testing our award-winning dab rigs and vape pens as a resident ‘doctor.’”
Dr. Dabber’s letter concluded with a $250,000 offer and request for a meeting. Richardson hasn’t responded to the offer publicly.
The 21-year-old became a household name when she won the 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Shortly after her victory, Richardson was placed on a one-month suspension after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana. She will not compete at the Tokyo games this month.
Richardson took full responsibility for her slip-up during an interview with the Today Show on July 2.
“I want to take responsibility for my actions,” she said. “I’m not looking for an excuse.”
“I would like to say to my fans and my family and my sponsorship, to the haters, too, I apologize,” Richardson added. “As much as I’m disappointed, I know that when I step on that track, I don’t represent myself. I represent a community that has shown me great support, great love.”
Despite the suspension, Richardson has garner support from fans, fellow athletes and even Nike, who announced she would keep her endorsement earlier this month. She was also featured in a Nike commercial released earlier this week.
Sports Illustrated reports Richardson will run the 100 and 200-meter races at the Prefontaine Classic in August. Her suspension ends on July 28.
