Joe Rogan attacks Sha’Carri Richardson 2020 Olympic weed ban

Joe Rogan is never the type to fear a hot take. It was no different when he spoke about Sha’Carri Richardson’s ban from the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to testing positive for marijuana.

The UFC color comedian, podcaster and commentator believes the Olympics are “100 percent t-horses,” so he can’t compete. He also believes Richardson and other Olympians should be millionaires for shedding their blood, sweat and tears for their country.

“All the gold medal winners, all these people generating insane wealth for the Olympics, they should get a giant chunk of it,” Rogan said on the “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, where he regularly smokes. grass with guests on Monday. “They are responsible for why people watch the Olympics.

“The networks do it (money) and the IOC does it and all these other people do it and the athletes, the reason people go online, they don’t get anything. It’s crazy! It is a filthy and corrupt system.

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After testing positive for traces of marijuana, Richardson was suspended for 30 days, meaning she couldn’t compete in the 100-meter race that secured her a berth at the Olympics. Richardson was considered a big favorite in this event.

Despite the suspension, Richardson was still eligible to compete in the 4 × 100-meter relay. However, the USA Track and Field board of directors decided to leave Richardson off the list. Now the 21-year-old will have to wait until the next Olympics for a chance to shine on the bigger stage.

As for Rogan’s take on the paid Olympians, he’s only partially right. According to CNBC, countries will give Olympians a bonus if they get a medal. For the United States, a gold medalist will win $ 37,500, while silver will receive $ 22,500 and bronze $ 15,000. For team sports, they will distribute the money equally among the participants.

However, for those athletes who are preparing to compete in the Olympics, they must persevere in the events. Figure skater Adam Rippon three years ago revealed that he would steal apples from his gym, so he could save enough money to buy essential groceries. He would end up winning a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.