7 May, 2023
Sha’Carri Richardson
Dina Asher-Smith finished third as Sha’Carri Richardson set a new 100m meeting record at the opening Diamond League of the season in Doha.
American Richardson, 23, clocked 10.76 seconds, beating the previous meeting record of 10.80 set by her compatriot Tori Bowie, whose death at the age of 32 was announced on Wednesday.
Britain’s Asher-Smith ran 10.98secs, with Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson second.
“I’m so blessed and thankful, I feel at peace,” said Richardson, 23.
“All I do is the best I do and I’m excited to do it.”
Asher-Smith said: “The whole point about my season is to race against the best and I did that tonight.
“I am really happy with my race, third place is a good start and the time is decent. (BBC Sport)