Thu | Oct 31, 2024

DOHA 2019 | Three Jamaicans in Women's 100m hurdles final

Published:Sunday | October 6, 2019 | 12:00 AMDaniel Wheeler/ Gleaner Writer

Three Jamaicans have secured places in the final of the Women's 100m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships.

The trio is led by the world number one hurdler Danielle Williams, who won the first semi-final in 12.41 seconds.

Megan Tapper confirmed her spot finishing second in the second semi-final in a lifetime best of 12.61 seconds, behind American Kendra

Harrison who won in12.58 seconds.

Janeek Brown came second in the third semi-final in 12.62 seconds to qualify automatically behind Tobi Amusan of Nigeria in a personal best of 12.48 seconds.

Yanique Thompson season's best time of 12.80 was not good enough to qualify among the two fastest losers.

The final is set for 12:50 p.m.

We want to hear from you! Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169, email us at editors@gleanerjm.com or onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com.