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When Sha’Carri Richardson first heard of running the Stawell Gift race, she said, “You’re serious? Why would I do that?” The idea of running on grass with a handicapped start wasn’t all too glorious.

Sha’Carri Richardson made history by becoming only the third woman to win Australia’s iconic Stawell Gift from the back of the field, overcoming a handicap of up to 10 meters. In this event, where ...

Stawell, Australia - American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson surged through the field Monday to win Australia's prestigious Stawell Gift race, clocking the fastest time in its history. Held on grass ...