Sha’Carri Richardson faltered in a highly anticipated Brussels Diamond League 100m race where many expected her to secure victory.
Olympic champion Julien Alfred got her revenge against American world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in a highly anticipated 100m race at the Brussels Diamond League final.
The Saint Lucian sprinter, who previously triumphed over Richardson at the Paris Olympics reaffirmed her dominance with a powerful finish that secured her the title
Richardson who had been a favorite to win faltered and finished a disappointing eighth.
Alfred crossed the line in a stunning 10.88 seconds cementing her status as one of the world’s top sprinters.
It was a hard-earned victory especially after a shaky start from the blocks but she gained momentum halfway through the race surging ahead in the final stretch and leaving the field behind.
Close on her heels was Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith who clocked 10.92 seconds to take the second place.
