Sha’Carri Richardson toys with competitors in 200m at 2023 Kip Keino Classic

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – Sha’Carri Richardson exhibited an outstanding performance today at the 2023 Kip Keino Classic, held at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. In the women’s 200-meter dash, Richardson showcased her prowess by clocking an impressive time of 22.07 seconds, effortlessly outpacing her competitors and even showboating for the fans.

Right from the start, Richardson displayed her dominance with a powerful opening 100 meters, quickly establishing a commanding lead as she entered the home straight. Her performance indicated a clear intention to surpass her personal best.

However, with her significant advantage over the field, the American sprinter decided to commence her celebrations about 40 meters before the finish line. Extending her arms wide open, she confidently asserted her superiority over a field that posed no challenge from the outset.

Richardson had entered the event with a personal best time of 22.00 seconds for the 200-meter distance and she would have easily shattered that record had she maintained her full pace until the end.

Nonetheless, the 23-year-old expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that her primary goal was not solely focused on time but rather on delivering a remarkable performance for her family and supporters. – Read more: How to watch the 2023 ACC Outdoor Championships?

Finishing a considerable distance behind Richardson, Kyra Jefferson of the United States secured second place with a time of 22.77 seconds, while Shannon Ray, also representing the USA, clinched third place with a time of 22.82 seconds.

Sha’Carri Richardson intended to put on a show for her fans in this 2023 World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series meeting at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, today and she certainly didn’t disappoint, despite visible showing some effect afterward at competing in the unfamiliar high altitude.

Home favorite Ferdinand Omanyala won the men’s 100m with a time of 9.84 secs. Although the Kenyan star didn’t delivered on his promised African record time, the fans nevertheless were delighted with his performance, which closed out the schedule.

USA’s world and Olympic 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek ran 9.98 for second place and Marvin Bracy-Williams (USA), the world silver medalist last summer in Oregon, clocked 10.03 for third place.

The women’s 100m went to American Twanisha TeeTee Terry in 10.86w secs, Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga broke the Kip Keino Classic meeting record with a solid 44.25 to win the men’s 400m, while Timothy Herman established a new the Belgian Javelin Throw national record with 87.35m.