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Williams steals sprint honours
Paris, July 05: American Bernard Williams made short work of a world-class field to win the 100m at the IAAF Golden League meeting in Paris.
Paris, July 05: American Bernard Williams made short work of a world-class field to win the 100m at the IAAF Golden League meeting in Paris.
The US Champion set a season's best time of 10.05 seconds at the Stade de France.
In-form Nigerian Deji Aliu, who had won mid-week in Lausanne, took second while Olympic champion Maurice Greene was third. Last Updated: Friday, 4 July, 2003, 18:58 GMT 19:58 UK
E-mail this to a friend Printable version Williams steals sprint honours Williams set a season's best time at the Stade de France American Bernard Williams made short work of a world-class field to win the 100m at the IAAF Golden League meeting in Paris. The US Champion set a season's best time of 10.05 seconds at the Stade de France.
Latest athletics results In-form Nigerian Deji Aliu, who had won mid-week in Lausanne, took second while Olympic champion Maurice Greene was third.
Britain's Mark Lewis-Francis, who had claimed top spot in Oslo, finished back in fourth with a modest time of 10.23secs. There was also disappointment for Belgrave Harrier Dwain Chambers who despite getting off to a flying start, limped home in seventh spot.
The outcome of the race means it is near impossible to pick the favourite for August's World Championships at the same venue.
In the women's 100m, Chandra Sturrup notched up her third win in the space of a week in a time of 11.01secs.
The Bahamian sprinter was followed home by American Kelli White, who went on to win the 200m, and France's Christine Arron.
Allen Johnson laid down the gauntlet to his world title challengers with a breathtaking performance in the 110m hurdles.
The Olympic champion came close to Colin Jackson's world record (12.91secs) as he roared home in 12.97secs.
Johnson's sub-13 second performance was the fastest time anyone has set over the distance for the last three years.
"They're all coming up on me but I can still win the world championship," said the American.
Lativan Stansislas Olijars saw his Golden League bonus disappear as he finished back in third with American Duane Ross second.
Felix Sanchez raced to his 20th successive victory in the 400m hurdles, cruising home in a time of 48.32secs.
Britain's Chris Rawlinson ran an excellent race to finish second-best to the world record holder in a time of 48.83secs.
The 31-year-old started strongly and kept the momemtum right up to the line to hold off his Loughborough-based training partner Llewellyn Herbert from Jamaica.
"The time was nothing to shout about," said Rawlinson. "But there was a headwind all of the way around the stadium."
There was a surprise in the women's 400m hurdles event as Australia's Jana Pittman had to settle for third place after tying up over the last 60m.
American Sandra Glover finished fast to claim top spot with a season's best time of 54.47secs and Romania's Ionela Tirlea took second.
Britain's Natasha Danvers showed some promising form, setting a new personal best time of 54.91secs in fifth place.
It was also a good night for Britain's Hayley Tullett who set a season's best of four minutes 03.87secs in the 1500m.
Bureau Report
In-form Nigerian Deji Aliu, who had won mid-week in Lausanne, took second while Olympic champion Maurice Greene was third. Last Updated: Friday, 4 July, 2003, 18:58 GMT 19:58 UK
E-mail this to a friend Printable version Williams steals sprint honours Williams set a season's best time at the Stade de France American Bernard Williams made short work of a world-class field to win the 100m at the IAAF Golden League meeting in Paris. The US Champion set a season's best time of 10.05 seconds at the Stade de France.
Latest athletics results In-form Nigerian Deji Aliu, who had won mid-week in Lausanne, took second while Olympic champion Maurice Greene was third.
Britain's Mark Lewis-Francis, who had claimed top spot in Oslo, finished back in fourth with a modest time of 10.23secs. There was also disappointment for Belgrave Harrier Dwain Chambers who despite getting off to a flying start, limped home in seventh spot.
The outcome of the race means it is near impossible to pick the favourite for August's World Championships at the same venue.
In the women's 100m, Chandra Sturrup notched up her third win in the space of a week in a time of 11.01secs.
The Bahamian sprinter was followed home by American Kelli White, who went on to win the 200m, and France's Christine Arron.
Allen Johnson laid down the gauntlet to his world title challengers with a breathtaking performance in the 110m hurdles.
The Olympic champion came close to Colin Jackson's world record (12.91secs) as he roared home in 12.97secs.
Johnson's sub-13 second performance was the fastest time anyone has set over the distance for the last three years.
"They're all coming up on me but I can still win the world championship," said the American.
Lativan Stansislas Olijars saw his Golden League bonus disappear as he finished back in third with American Duane Ross second.
Felix Sanchez raced to his 20th successive victory in the 400m hurdles, cruising home in a time of 48.32secs.
Britain's Chris Rawlinson ran an excellent race to finish second-best to the world record holder in a time of 48.83secs.
The 31-year-old started strongly and kept the momemtum right up to the line to hold off his Loughborough-based training partner Llewellyn Herbert from Jamaica.
"The time was nothing to shout about," said Rawlinson. "But there was a headwind all of the way around the stadium."
There was a surprise in the women's 400m hurdles event as Australia's Jana Pittman had to settle for third place after tying up over the last 60m.
American Sandra Glover finished fast to claim top spot with a season's best time of 54.47secs and Romania's Ionela Tirlea took second.
Britain's Natasha Danvers showed some promising form, setting a new personal best time of 54.91secs in fifth place.
It was also a good night for Britain's Hayley Tullett who set a season's best of four minutes 03.87secs in the 1500m.
Bureau Report