![]() Injuries have robbed Kenyan great David Rudisha of a shot at a 'threepeat' in the 800 metres. "I'm going to give it everything I've got. "I'm just trying not to emphasise the word 'Olympics' and just trying to take it like I do every meet, and not to put pressure on myself," said Harrison. The 28-year-old failed to qualify for the Rio Games, was fourth in the 2017 world final and had to settle for silver behind compatriot Nia Ali at the 2019 world championships. ![]() The USA also hold a strong hand in the 100m hurdles with world record holder Kendra Harrison praying that this time she ends her major championship jinx. "It is great to be in this shape coming into this tournament." I am feeling well, sleeping well and am in great shape," said Bol. The 21-year-old Dutch athlete put in an assured performance in her heat, cantering home well clear of her rivals.Īlso Read | World No.1 Panghal's Olympic campaign ends with shocking loss to Colombian Martinez If there is to be a challenge to the American duo it is likely to come from Femke Bol. The 27-year-old lost her balance before the hurdle and crashed into it - once back on her feet she put her hands to her face and trudged off in tears. Whilst McLaughlin's dreams of gold remain firmly on course, British hurdler Jessie Knight's campaign did not get past the first hurdle. "So, I am feeling good and ready to run." "I am feeling good now, Covid is thankfully behind me and the injuries that followed," she said. ![]() Muhammad has not had the smoothest of preparations but her ability to rise to the occasion of a major championships could give her an edge. It is a really great group of girls, so I wouldn't put it past anybody to go out and do it (break the world record)." Some tracks just absorb your bounce and your motion, this one regenerates it and gives it back to you. ![]() "It feels pretty fast, I must say," said the 21-year-old American. McLaughlin said her world record of 51.90sec could be under threat due to a fast track at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium and the overall quality of the field. Okagbare by contrast will not be lining up in the women's 100 metres semi-finals later on Saturday after it was announced she had tested positive for human growth hormone.Īlso Read | American gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from 2 more Olympic finalsīoth McLaughlin and defending champion Muhammad eased through their heats. McLaughlin and Muhammad, her predecessor as women's 400 metres hurdles world record holder, should put up as eye-catching a duel as the potential clash between Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin in the men's race. The good and the ugly side of Olympic athletics were on show on Saturday as Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad sparkled on the track while Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare was thrown out of the Games after failing a doping test. ![]()
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