London 2017 | Kendra Harrison “I’m still young”

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LONDON –  World 100m hurdles record holder Kendra Harrison (USA), who ran 12.74 for fourth in the London 2017 World Championships final, is not disappointed with her performance.

“I’m still young – this was my first world final. People forget that because I’m the world record holder,” said Harrison.

“They expect me to be winning all the time but I’m pleased to be in my first world final and have learned a lot,” she added.

Australian Sally Pearson topped the field in 12.59 ahead of American Dawn Harper Nelson, 12.63 and German Pamela Dutkiewicz, 12.72.

Harrison continued: “I’ve run so well here in the past but I’ve just got to leave that in the past. I can’t dwell on it. I have so much potential, so I can’t get too upset about one performance. I got a world record in this stadium so early in my career so I know I will come back stronger.”

Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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