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AT&T USA Outdoor T&F Champs: Williams blazes world leader in women’s 400H

Posted June 24th, 2007 at 4:45 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

Two years after giving birth to a daughter, Tiffany Williams put her name atop the 2007 women’s 400m hurdles world list, leading the race from early on and winning in a personal-best time of 53.28. 2004 Olympic Trials champion Sheena Johnson closed quickly and nearly caught Williams, finishing second in 53.29. Nicole Leach of UCLA passed Sandra Glover to place third in 54.49.

Williams’ performance was worth 1,227 points using IAAF scoring tables and put her in first for the women’s Visa Championship. Gay had led the race for the men’s Visa Championship since the first meet and maintained his lead throughout the season.

Official Results:
1 Tiffany Williams Reebok 53.28
2 Sheena Johnson Nike 53.29
3 Nicole Leach U C L A 54.49
4 Sandra Glover Nike 55.31

5 Markita James Nike 55.63
6 Latosha Wallace unattached 56.92
7 Dominique Darden Reebok 57.29
8 Sherlenia Green Virginia Tech 57.47

Written by: Jill Greer
Via: USA Track & Field

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