American sprint superstar Sha’Carri Richardson has lived up to her star billing by claiming a thrilling victory in the women’s Stawell Gift.
The 26-year-old became just the third woman to win the 120m handicap race off scratch, storming home to cross the finish line in 13.15 seconds at Central Park on Easter Monday.
Richardson won the 2023 100m world title and was second in the blue-riband sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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But running on grass in a handicap race was a whole new experience for one of the biggest names in world track and field.
Richardson’s partner Christian Coleman was eliminated in the semis of the men’s Gift earlier on Monday.
Coleman, 30, holds the 60m indoor world record.
