Perry poised for hurdles title defense
Posted August 28th, 2007 at 10:15 AM by Jeanie Rebb
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Defending world champion Michelle Perry leads three Americans into Wednesday’s 100m hurdles final, advancing from Tuesday night’s semis by winning the second heat in 12.55.
Two-time USA outdoor champion Ginnie Powell was fourth in the same heat in 12..67, while USA indoor champion Lolo Jones (Baton Rouge, La.) made the final by placing fourth in Heat 1 in 12.68. Nichole Denby (Champaign, Ill.) fell just one spot short advancing, placing fifth in Heat 1 in a season-best 12.80.
2007 world leader Tiffany Williams will have a chance at her first World Outdoor medal in Thursday’s final of the women’s 400m hurdles. The 2007 USA and Visa champion was third in the third semifinal Tuesday night, qualifying for the final on time with 54.15. 2004 Olympic Trials champion Sheena Johnson (Los Angeles, Calif.) went out very quickly in Heat 1, but ended fifth in 54.55 and did not advance. In Heat 2, Nicole Leach (Los Angeles, Calif.) was sixth in 56.10.
In the first heat of the men’s 200m second round, Rodney Martin (Los Angeles, Calif.) used a strong stretch run to win in 20.25, and Wallace Spearmon (Fayetteville, Ark.) used the same tactic to place second in Heat 2, in 20.26. World 100m champion Tyson Gay (Fayetteville, Ark.) employed the opposite race plan, running a strong curve and cruising in to win the third heat in 20.08, the fastest time of the round. The trio will compete in the semifinals on Wednesday.
Written by: Jill Greer
Via: USA Track & Field
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