Overview

• Bree Rizzo claimed victory in the women’s 100m at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo with a time of 11.38 seconds, defeating a competitive field.
• Sha’Carri Richardson, the reigning 100m world champion, finished fourth in her season opener with a time of 11.47 seconds, raising concerns about her early-season form.
• American Twanisha Terry and Canada’s Sade McCreath secured second and third places with times of 11.42 and 11.46 seconds, respectively.
• The race was held at Tokyo National Stadium, which will host the World Championships in September 2025, providing athletes a preview of the venue.
• Rizzo’s victory follows a strong start to her season, including a win at the prestigious Stawell Gift in April and a season’s best time of 11.26 seconds in her earlier heat.