American Fred Curley won the men’s 100m on Saturday of competing at the World Championships in Athletics Outdoor in Eugene. Two of his countrymen are still on the podium at the Classic Track, the last time that happened was in 1991.
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Curley finished in 9.86 seconds, followed by Marvin Brassey and Trevon Brommel, who completed the distance in 9.88 seconds. Between them, the target image identified the silver and bronze medals. The fourth American runner in the final, Christian Coleman, finished sixth as champion.
“It is special to win on home soil, in front of a home crowd. And our triple success is a wonderful blessing. I think that
Curley referred to the World Cup in Budapest.”
Jamaican Obelick Sevilla (9.97 seconds), fastest in the semi-final, finished fourth, while last year’s Olympic winner, Italian Lamont Jacobs, was unable to make it to the finals after withdrawing due to injury before the semi-final.
Led by Carl Lewis, three American sprinters finished on the men’s 100-meter podium in 1983 and 1991, something athletes from other nations have not achieved since.
To the disappointment of the organizers, the 12,500-seat stadium was not full for even the most exciting men’s 100m final, despite the expected local success there.
In the men’s long jump, China’s Wang Jianan made his best time of the season well, and his last attempt of 8.36 meters won the gold medal.
In the women’s throw, American Chase Eli opened with 20.49 metres, a result that later meant victory. China’s Kong Lixiao, the gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics and the previous two tournaments, settled for silver this time. With his fifth attempt – which was the best of the season for him – Kong came close to his American opponent by 10 cm, but failed to get past him. Dutch Jessica Schilder won the bronze with a national record.
consequences
men’s 100 meters
1. Fred Curley (USA) 9.86 seconds
2. Marvin Prause (USA) 9.88 seconds
3. Trayvon Bromell (USA) 9.88 seconds
men’s long jump
1. Wang Qian (China) 8.36m
2. Miltiadesz Tentoglu (Greece) 8.32 AD
3. Simon Emmer (Switzerland) 8.16m
Women’s shot put
1. Chase Ellie (USA) 20.49 meters
2- Kung Li-xiao (China) 20.39 AD
3. Jessica Schilder (Netherlands) 19.77 AD
Opening photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
