April 6 (Reuters) - American sprinter ⁠Sha'Carri Richardson powered to victory from the back of ⁠the field at Australia's oldest and richest handicap footrace, ‌the Stawell Gift, on Monday.

The annual race, which offers a prize of A$40,000 ($27,628), is run on a 120m uphill grass track with athletes handicapped according ​to ability and previous performances in sprints.