Overview

• Sha’Carri Richardson finished fourth in the 100m at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo, clocking 11.47 seconds, her slowest time since 2021.
• Australia’s Bree Rizzo claimed victory with a time of 11.38 seconds, followed by Twanisha Terry of the U.S. and Canada’s Sade McCreath in second and third, respectively.
• Richardson, who ran with visible strapping on her lower right leg, struggled with her start and failed to recover during the race.
• The National Stadium in Tokyo, where the race was held, will also host the 2025 World Athletics Championships in September, intensifying scrutiny of Richardson’s readiness.
• Richardson’s automatic qualification for the World Championships as reigning champion allows her to bypass U.S. trials, but questions remain about her preparation and strategy for the season.