Christian Coleman was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend Sha'Carri Richardson at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27.
The incident resulted in Richardson's arrest for fourth-degree domestic violence assault.
What happened?
Richardson called Coleman a "coward" and pleaded with officers not to arrest her during the altercation.
She told officers that she didn't put her hands on her boyfriend and that they had "an argument".
Coleman stated that the incident did not turn physical.
Why it matters for Christian Coleman
The incident has sparked a public reaction, with Coleman defending his girlfriend and stating that he doesn't feel she should have been arrested.
Richardson spent almost a full day behind bars before being released.
What comes next?
Richardson has since apologized to Coleman, stating "I love him and to him I can't apologize enough" on her Instagram Stories.
Coleman has extended "grace, and mercy and love" to his girlfriend, saying that everyone has things to work on.
Richardson was seen shoving and pushing Coleman in surveillance video before the arrest.
The incident occurred on July 27 at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
And the situation has been resolved with Richardson's apology and Coleman's acceptance.
But the public reaction to the incident continues to be a topic of discussion.
So the focus now shifts to how the couple will move forward from this incident.
Richardson has stated that she will be holding herself "accountable" and taking time for "self-reflection".
Coleman has shown support for his girlfriend, saying that he is the type of guy who extends "grace, and mercy and love".
The track and field community is waiting to see how this incident will affect the couple's careers.
As of now, there has been no official statement from their teams or sponsors.
But it is clear that the incident has had a significant impact on their personal lives.
And the couple is working to move forward from this difficult situation.