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Robles’ 12.92 Caps Stellar Day Two in Stuttgart

Posted September 23rd, 2007 at 3:18 PM by Bob Ramsak

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

WAF 2007 A slew of sensational performances, topped by Dayron Robles’ 12.92 victory in the 110m hurdles, highlighted a thoroughly entertaining second and final day of the 5th IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final in Stuttgart this afternoon.

Continuing his impressive late season campaign, the 20-year-old Cuban slashed the year-old meet record set by Liu Xiang, leaving thoughts of “what might have been” had the Chinese world record been here to defend his title. It was also a personal best and national record for Robles –he ran 13.00 here last year– in this his fifth victory in as many races since his disappointing fourth place showing at the World Championships in Osaka. Robles is now tied as the fourth fastest hurdler in history.

American David Payne, the Osaka bronze medallist, was second in 13.08, ahead of Osaka silver medallist Terrence Trammell (13.15).
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IAAF World Athletics Final: Women’s 400m Hurdles

Posted September 23rd, 2007 at 7:42 AM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

WAF 2007 Poland’s Anna Jesien, the bronze medalist in the 400m hurdles at the Osaka world championships, turned the tables on Osaka gold medalist Jana Rawkinson (AUS) at the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany, winning in 54.17 to Rawkinson’s 54.19. Here are the final results:

1. Anna Jesien (POL) 54.17
2. Jana Rawkinson (AUS) 54.19
3. Melaine Walker (JAM) 54.31
4. Yevgeniya Isakova (RUS) 54.99
5. Tiffany Williams (USA) 55.01
6. Natalya Ivanova (RUS) 55.60
7. Tasha Danvers-Smith (GBR) 55.76
8. Sandra Glover (USA) 55.82

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IAAF World Athletics Final: Women’s 400m Hurdles

Posted September 23rd, 2007 at 7:42 AM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

WAF 2007 Poland’s Anna Jesien, the bronze medalist at the Osaka world championships, turned the tables on Osaka gold medalist Jana Rawkinson (AUS) at the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany, winning in 54.17 to Rawlinson’s 54.19. Here are the final results:

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