Danielle Williams was up first and never surrendered her lead in Brussels Diamond League 2019
Danielle Williams was up first and never surrendered her lead in Brussels Diamond League 2019
Danielle Williams was up first and never surrendered her lead in Brussels Diamond League 2019
Danielle Williams was up first and never surrendered her lead in Brussels Diamond League 2019

Danielle Williams became the first Jamaican woman to win a sprint hurdles Diamond League title. She won at Friday’s (6 Sept) Memorial Van Damme, Brussels Diamond League.

Williams, despite a long wait, while Tobi Amusan disputed a false start DQ, was up first and never surrendered her lead.

She zipped over the barriers with terrific verve to cross the line in 12.46, her third-fastest time of the season. Williams’ 12.32, a Jamaican record, makes her the fastest woman in the world this year.

World record holder Keni Harrison (12.73) was left chasing and at no time look as if she was catching up. Nia Ali (12.74) and Sharika Nelvis (12.83) also felt the damage done to the field by Williams.

Williams will go into the Doha 2019 World Championships as the gold medal favourite.

Earlier, Ronald Levy ran 13.31 for second in the men’s 110m hurdles, won by Orlando Ortega 13.22.

Natoya Goule, 2:01.40s, finished fifth in the women’s 800m.


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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.

16 COMMENTS

  1. Congrats to DW, she earned her spot. The Gold is hers to lose. .Jeneel Brown could take the silver. Williams is on fire and only she can cool herself. Don’t be surprise if Jamaica takes the medals . Our women are our only hope. Bolt certainly had the men working and his departure has been felt.

  2. They can’t keep a good woman down no matter what they try. The JAAA must be licking their wounds now and full of shame after their stupid and egotistic blunder. Danielle Williams is Jamaica’s best female hurdler ever and no one can deny her of anything she deserves. God Blessed child.

  3. yes miss William’s that’s the way to do it win in style ????congrats She is the one to beat in World championship ??????????❤️❤️❤️

  4. Kathleen Myrie deemed eligible and being selected are two different thing. With her win today she booked her ticket to Doha irrespective of what JAAA do.

  5. Way to go Danielle. The whole subject of whether or not she is going to the World Championships is now mute. She took that decision away from the JAAA by winning the DL.

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