The most anticipated event of the American public at the Oregon World Cup, the 100m, ended at a party thanks to local hat-trick led by heavy favorite Fred Kerley. The Texan sprinter signed a time of 9 “86 to win her first world title in the queen event and her fourth overall medal.
The American is such a complete sprinter that he is only one of three in history He was able to lose 10 seconds in the 100m, 20 seconds in the 200m and 44 seconds in the 400m -with Wayde van Niekerk and Michael Norman.
Kerley comes from a family with a long athletic tradition and his cousin Jeremy Kerley is a player for the New York Jets in the NFL.
The historic Hayward Field track is a talisman for American sprintersfirst with four representatives in the final and then with three medalists on the podium.
Marvin Bracywarning of what he could, but not considered a top favorite, got a great second position and a silver medal with a 9 ”88, two thousand faster than his compatriot Trayvon Bromell, who also stopped on the clock at 9 ”88.
so, The United States already has 28 world medals in the 100m, for 10 accumulated by Jamaica, the second country with the most.
Full of 1,500 meters
Three Spanish representatives of 1,500 passed the semifinals then complete some weird presentations. While Mario García Romo comfortably qualified to finish fifth in the second series (3’35 ”43) and without forcing himself, Ignacio Fontes (3’36” 69) and Mo Katir (3’39 ”45) suffered in their respective careers. Jakob Ingebrigtsen, a big favorite to win gold, left a very good feeling on his debut at Hayward Field.
Soriana Marta Pérez qualified for the final of 1,500 by times, as seventh in her semifinal with 4’04 ”24, best record of the season and enough to repeat. “All the semi-finals were very difficult, but mine is now even more difficult”, the Spaniard admits.
“On the last road, I fought a lot to overtake the Australian, because I knew, if I ever had a chance to pass, it would be by overtaking him.”, He explained. In the final, the best of the year will be found, such as Faith Kipyegon, Gudaf Tsegay, Laura Muir or Winny Chebet, who passed effortlessly.
Maribel Pérez failed to qualify for the semifinals of the 100 after finishing fifth in her series with 11 ”30. Despite not achieving the goal, the Granada woman achieved the best score and the best position of a Spanish woman in the 100 of a World Cup. “I leave the race with a bitter taste,” the Spaniard said.
“I’ve come out very well, but I’m not happy with the brand because I think I’m worth less.. But hey, there are still races ahead of us, we have the European Championship in two weeks and we will continue to work hard to provide the best version there ”, he assured.
At length, Chinese Jianan Wang completed an impressive final jump of 8.36m to snatch gold from Greek Miltiadis Tentoglou, second with 8.32m. The bronze went to Swiss Simon Ehammer with 8.16m.
The Spanish Eusebio Cáceres, who came from fourth in the Games, did not miss eighth place with 7.93 meters. “I was very lucky to finish eighth”, said the man from Alicante when he finished the exam. Cáceres had to compete with an anesthetized foot, like Rafa Nadal, because of the pain that prevented him from jumping properly.
Source: La Verdad
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