Sha’Carri Richardson pulls out of women’s 200m
Last year’s 100m world champion struggled in the 100m in chilly conditions on Friday, finishing a distant eighth behind Olympic gold medallist Julien Alfred.
The American star was due to contest the 200m, but her name was missing from the official online startlist at around 1400 local time with Dutch sprinter Tasa Jiya replacing her in the line-up.
Richardson made a sluggish start in the short sprint and failed to pick up, easing down across the line to clock 11.23. Alfred’s winning time was 10.88.
Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith was second ahead of Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith with the Ivorian veteran racing in the 200m which also features Paris 2024 bronze medallist Brittany Brown.
After winning an invitational 400m on Friday, Sydney McLaughln-Levrone will run in a similar 200m before the Diamond League track finals get underway.
Dallas-native Sha’Carri Richardson falls short again to Julien Alfred in 100-meter rematch
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Dallas-native and Olympic Silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson fell short to Julien Alfred again in their 100-meter rematch at the Diamond League Final in Brussels Friday evening.
Alfred, who took home the 100-meter Gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics, shined once again on the world stage as she ran a 10.88-second race against top competition.
Richardson, who isn’t known for her fast starts, got off the blocks a bit slow and was never able to recover, even appearing to slow down as she approached the finish line.
The Dallas Carter alum finished the 100 meters in eighth place as she ran an 11.23, which was her slowest time of the year.
The last time the two met — at the Olympics — the race was much closer as Richardson was only bested by .15 seconds.
While this wasn’t the outcome Richardson may have wanted to see, it’s one that we can hope will inspire the 24-year-old star and push her to even more success next season, as this was likely her last competition of the year.
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