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Richardson's Stunning Stawell Gift Win From Scratch
7 Apr
Summary
- Richardson overcame a 10-meter deficit to win.
- She won Australia's iconic Stawell Gift from scratch.
- Her winning time was 13.08 seconds on grass.
Sha'Carri Richardson has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming one of only three women to win Australia's prestigious Stawell Gift from the back of the field. The 26-year-old athlete, known for her Olympic 100m silver medal, started from the 'scratch' mark, meaning she had to run the full 120 meters and overtake every other competitor.
In the final, Richardson clocked an impressive 13.08 seconds on the challenging uphill grass track. This performance set a new record for the fastest women's time in the event's 148-year history. She narrowly defeated 19-year-old Australian Charlotte Nielsen, who had a nine-meter head start, to claim the AUD $40,000 prize.
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