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US sprint queen claims thrilling Stawell Gift win

Sha'Carri Richardson with the spoils of victory at the Stawell Gift. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

American sprint queen Sha'Carri Richardson approached her Stawell Gift debut as "glorified practice" but ultimately lived up to her star billing with a record-breaking victory.

The 26-year-old became just the third woman to win the 120m handicap race off scratch, storming home to cross the finish line in 13.15 seconds at Central Park on Easter Monday.

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