Richardson Wins Stawell Gift from Scratch

Richardson, the 26‑year‑old Olympic silver medallist, overcame a 10‑metre handicap to become only the third woman 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 event, beating Australian 19‑year‑old Charlotte Nielsen who started with a nine‑metre head‑start. The win earned Richardson A$40,000.