Richardson Wins Stawell Gift From Scratch

Richardson, the 26‑year‑old Olympic silver medallist, overcame a 10‑metre disadvantage 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, beating 19‑year‑old Charlotte Nielsen who had a nine‑metre head‑start. The win earned Richardson A$40,000 and cemented her place alongside Bree Rizzo and Melissa Breen as the only women to start from the back of the field and win the iconic Australian race.