Sha’Carri Richardson Struggles in Tokyo as Marshall, Aussies Shine at Golden Grand Prix

Sha’Carri Richardson opened her season with a disappointing fourth-place finish in the women’s 100m at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix, a World Athletics Challenger Tour Gold Meeting, clocking 11.47 (-0.9).

Bree Rizzo took the win in 11.38. Bree Rizzo took the win in 11.38 ahead of Twanisha Terry (USA), 11.42.

Tonea Marshall stars at Seiko Golden Grand Prix

Tonea Marshall won the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.54 (0.7), finishing ahead of Alia Armstrong (12.68) and Yumi Tanaka, who ran a personal best of 12.81.

In the women’s javelin, Haruka Kitaguchi threw 64.16m to beat Momone Ueda (60.66). Marc Anthony Minichello of the United States claimed the men’s title with 82.36m.

World indoor champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh cleared 1.96m in the women’s high jump but did not continue after a single failed attempt at 2.00m.

Australia had a standout day, with Reece Holder winning the men’s 400m in 44.76 and Liam Adcock taking the long jump with a leap of 8.20m (1.3), narrowly beating Hibiki Tsuha, who jumped 8.15m (1.0).

Rachid Muratake clocked 13.16 (-1.1) to win the men’s 110m hurdles. In the 400m hurdles, American Trevor Bassitt edged Japan’s Ken Toyoda with 48.50 to 48.55.

Robert Gregory beats at Seiko Golden Grand Prix

Robert Gregory of the U.S. ran 20.24 (-2.0) to take the 200m over Olympic champion Andre De Grasse, who finished in 20.29.

In the men’s 100m, Hiroki Yanagita clocked 10.06 (1.1) to defeat Americans Christian Miller (10.08) and Christian Coleman (10.11).

Australia added more victories with meet records in the distance events: Georgia Griffith won the 1500m in 4:01.10, Rose Davies took the 3000m in 8:43.38, and Jude Thomas triumphed in the men’s 3000m in 7:39.69, a personal best.

Ryuji Miura ran 8:18.96 to win the men’s 3000m steeplechase. In the men’s high jump, Tomohiro Shinno cleared 2.27m. Maoko Tahashima won the women’s triple jump with 13.66 (+0.8).

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Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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