Sha’Carri Richardson’s remarkable athletics season is nearing its culmination this weekend, on September 16th and 17th, 2023, at the Prefontaine Classic. Having recently clinched the 100m world title in Budapest, Richardson is now preparing to wrap up her track season at the Diamond League Final in Eugene. Discover how to watch the event.
The 23-year-old American recently achieved a significant feat by winning the women’s 100m world championship just last month in Budapest.
In addition, she played a pivotal role in Team USA’s gold-medal performance in the 4x100m relay and also secured a bronze medal in the 200m event.
Sha’Carri Richardson, former LSU track and field star, is a force of nature, and she knows it.
— L.A. Sentinel News (@thelasentinel) September 11, 2023
At the recent 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Richardson won the Women’s 100 meters in record time – 10.65 seconds, the fastest time in the event’s history. pic.twitter.com/6xCfA14FDP
Richardson is making her way back to Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2023 Diamond League Final, just a little over two months after clinching her first U.S. title on the same track.
The women’s 100m competition is anticipated to be fiercely competitive, with Richardson going head-to-head with Elaine Thompson-Herah, the two-time reigning Olympic champion in the event from Jamaica, and her teammate and world silver medallist, Shericka Jackson.
Notable sprinters such as Marie-Josee Ta Lou from Côte d’Ivoire and Dina Asher-Smith from Great Britain will also be vying for top honors.
The women’s 100m race is scheduled to be one of the closing events of the Diamond League day, commencing at 13:40 local time (PDT) in Eugene.
Is there a way to access the live stream or broadcast of Sha’Carri Richardson’s performance at the 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene?
The event will be available for live streaming on the Wanda Diamond League YouTube channel in several areas, but please be aware that it may not be accessible in all regions.
In the United States, NBC will broadcast the event live from 12 PM to 2 PM PDT on Saturday. Please check your local TV listings for details. Additionally, NBC will provide a livestream of the event on their digital platform, Peacock.
In the United Kingdom, BBC has exclusive broadcasting rights and will air it on BBC Two. Meanwhile, SuperSport has obtained the broadcasting rights for the majority of African countries for the 2023 Diamond League.
You can find the entire timetable for the Prefontaine Classic at this location.
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