US Star Inspires Relentless South Australian Sprinter to Stawell Gift Win

Olufemi Komolafe celebrates winning the Men’s Stawell Gift at Central Park, Stawell, Victoria, Australia, on April 6, 2026. AAP Image/Joel CarrettAustralian Olufemi Komolafe says sprint hero Christian Coleman was the inspiration behind his decision to take risks on return from injury and chase his Stawell Gift dream.It paid off handsomely for the 21-year-old medical student, whose stunning victory at Central Park on Easter Monday earned him a $40,000 (US$27,600) winner’s prize.