Danielle Williams Beats Kendra Harrison To Win Birmingham DL 100H

Danielle Williams blew away a strong field to win the women’s 100m hurdles at Sunday’s (18 Aug) Birmingham Diamond League.

Williams, disqualified at the Jamaica Trials, but now back in contention for the Doha 2019 World Championships, took victory in 12.46. The time is a new meet record, equalling the mark American Kendra Harrison ran in 2016.

“To be honest I didn’t execute that properly,” explained Williams. “I banged my knee on one of the hurdles but I came away with the win so I’m happy.

“It wasn’t that important to win, this is another race on the way to the Diamond League finals and whether I won or lost, the execution was my only focus,” she added.

More Read

Athing Mu claims US Olympic Trials 800m Championships in record time

Williams turns it all into Gold to send Jamaican medal count soaring to Nine

World Champs Fact: Bahamas quartette stand tall

Every time I’ve been racing I’ve been consistent with my times and that is the main thing for me.

Harrison, the world record holder, was second in 12.66 while Tobi Amusan of Nigeria finished second in 12.71.

“I struggled in the first round, but I was able to come back. I was lane 2 she [Williams] couldn’t see me, I couldn’t see her so I had to keep going because I knew she would keep pushing me. At the next Diamond League, I hope we can be next to each other and bring out a good performance,” said Harrison.

Janeek Brown, the other Jamaican in the final, finished fifth in 12.79. American Nia Ali was fourth in 12.73.

We want to hear from you!  Join our lively discussion by leaving a comment below. You can also email us at info@trackalerts.com