Bowie Wins 100m in London, Sealing US Sprint Double at World Championships
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The USA took another sprinting gold on Sunday when Tori Bowie became Women’s 100 metres World Champion in London.
And just like compatriot Justin Gatlin’s victory over Usain Bolt in the men’s 100 metres final a day earlier, American success meant deep Jamaican disappointment.
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson had been favourite to take top spot on the
podium. The Olympic champion had looked in fine form in the heats and
was at a loss to explain her defeat. She finished fifth.
Bowie meanwhile delivered a finish line masterclass to win the race,
timing her dip perfectly to beat Ivory Coast’s Marie-Josee Ta Lou.
Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers took bronze.
Speaking to reporters at a post-race news conference, Bowie reflected on the US sprint success.
“I think, it is just based upon the athletes,” she said.
“I think that in the past two years we just have been extremely patient, and continuing to work hard whether we finish second for third. I feel like the whole of our work finally paid off.”
Rose Chelimo, a Bahraini who switched allegiance from her native Kenya, sprinted away from her former compatriot Edna Kiplagat to win the women’s marathon after a tactical battle and exciting finish.
The 28-year-old, who acquired Bahraini citizenship two years ago, finished strongly in 2 hours 27 minutes 11 seconds, seven seconds clear of Kiplagat.
In the men’s marathon, Kenyan Geoffrey Kipkorir Kirui crossed the line first at Tower Bridge after a compelling east African duel with Ethiopian Tamirat Tola.
Kenya’s fifth men’s world champion at the distance eventually crossed the line at Tower Bridge in 2 hours 8 minutes 27 seconds, finishing one minute and 22 seconds ahead of Tola.
Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers took bronze.
TORI BOWIE!!!!!!!!!!!! @toribowie FTW in 10.85!!!!!!— USATF (@usatf) August 6, 2017
First double 100m win for #TeamUSATF since 2005 (Gatlin/Williams)#IAAFWorlds pic.twitter.com/8Xlb7iX5a6
Speaking to reporters at a post-race news conference, Bowie reflected on the US sprint success.
“I think, it is just based upon the athletes,” she said.
“I think that in the past two years we just have been extremely patient, and continuing to work hard whether we finish second for third. I feel like the whole of our work finally paid off.”
Rose Chelimo, a Bahraini who switched allegiance from her native Kenya, sprinted away from her former compatriot Edna Kiplagat to win the women’s marathon after a tactical battle and exciting finish.
The 28-year-old, who acquired Bahraini citizenship two years ago, finished strongly in 2 hours 27 minutes 11 seconds, seven seconds clear of Kiplagat.
🥇 Rose Chelimo gets the win in the women's marathon in a very closely fought contest 🇧🇠#BeTheNext pic.twitter.com/OQAdnzyFTy— IAAF World Champs (@IAAFWorldChamps) August 6, 2017
In the men’s marathon, Kenyan Geoffrey Kipkorir Kirui crossed the line first at Tower Bridge after a compelling east African duel with Ethiopian Tamirat Tola.
Kenya’s fifth men’s world champion at the distance eventually crossed the line at Tower Bridge in 2 hours 8 minutes 27 seconds, finishing one minute and 22 seconds ahead of Tola.
🥇 GOLD for Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui 🇰🇪. The 24-year-old rules the streets of London #BeTheNext marathon man pic.twitter.com/JFWDVeShWV— IAAF World Champs (@IAAFWorldChamps) August 6, 2017
with Reuters
