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Diamond League Final in Eugene 2023: Shericka Jackson wins 100m title as Sha’Carri Richardson finishes fourth

Shericka Jackson produced a phenomenal performance to win the women’s 100m in the Diamond League final in Eugene.

The Jamaican clocked 10.70 seconds to stun world champion Sha’Carri Richardson, who finished fourth.

Shericka Jackson finally beats Sha’Carri Richardson. Photo by Stephen Pond.
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The race was seen as a rematch between Jackson and Richardson, who were the favourites for the world title in the 2023 World Athletics Championships last month. Jackson took silver behind Richardson, who clocked a championship record 10.65 seconds to win her first global title.

Jackson and Richardson have been going at it this season in the 100m, but the American got the upper hand almost every time