Richardson Wins Stawell Gift from Scratch

Olympic 100m silver medallist Sha’Carri Richardson overcame a 10‑metre handicap to become only the third woman ever to win the Stawell Gift from scratch. She finished in 13.08 seconds, the fastest women’s time in the 148‑year history of the race, edging Australian 19‑year‑old Charlotte Nielsen at the finish. The win earned Richardson a prize pot of A$40,000.