The Olympic bronze medalist produces an amazing streak in Philadelphia to go to 10 on the list of all time
The last day of competition (June 1) at the third Gran Slam meeting in Philadelphia concluded with explosive actions in the 100 meters of men and women, held in Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania. Both Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek delivered new better personal points and protagonists of the world in their events.
Jefferson-Wooden, who had already surprised the crowd the night before winning the 200m female in 21.99 (1.1), Gabby Thomas, which ended at 22.10, retired to the track with confidence. Upon reaching 100 meters as the current Slam champion of the legs of the Jamaica and Miami series, the pressure was directly on his shoulders.
Arriving to a burning beginning, Jefferson-Wooden dominated the gun races, holding their advantage in the house section and crossing the finish line in a 10.73 internship (1.4). The moment not only marked a new better life, but also turned her into the fastest fastest woman in history, linking Christine Arron de France in the list of all time.
Tamari Davis finished second at 11.03, followed by Thelma Davies at 11.14. Gabby Thomas, after its 200m finalist, arrived fourth at 11.16.
Shortly after the historical career of Jefferson-Wooden, his training partner Kenny Bednarek entered the track, who also had the potential of a third Grand Slam title. Having claimed the victory in the 200 male meters the previous day with a time of 19.95, Bednarek was aimed at completing the double of Sprint once again and staying at the top of the Grand Slam classification table of the year.
With a powerful and flashing, Bednarek advanced early in the 100 meters and never looked back. He crossed the line in a blunt 9.86 (0.8), a new better staff and a brand that links the world leadership established by Saminu Abdul-Rashed.
Bryan Levell Tok de Jamaica secondly at 10.02, while Zharnel Hughes of Great Britain ran 10.05 to finish third, ensuring another second place in general in the classification of the series.
The action was not stopped with the sprints, since the 1500 meters of the men delivered one of the most exciting finishes of the night. With a loaded field that included three Olympic medalists and the reigning 800m Olympic champion, the race was up to expectations.
Marco Arop de Canada, leaving an 800m victory and leading the general classification with 12 points, made a bold movement with 250 m for the end, taking the lead and chaining the pack. But the rhythm soon changed again, and with 100 meters remaining, it was the Miami Slam Kerr champion and the Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker fighting side by side for victory.
In a dramatic final impulse, Kerr surpassed Hocker in the line, marking the best of 3: 34.44 of a season. Hocker continued in 3: 34.51, and Hobbs Kessler was third in 3: 34.91. AROP clung to fourth place with a better staff of 3: 35.38, a crucial ending that earned him five points, enough to ensure the title of Slam and a $ 100,000 prize. Kerr ended only one point in the general classification after placing the fifth in the 800 meters last night.
In the category of female distance, Diribe Welteji, crowned the general champion after finishing 24 perfect points. After winning the 1500m on the first night, he followed him with the victory in the 800m, registering 1: 58.94. The Georgia hunter of Great Britain, Bell almost caught her in the final stretch, ending only in 1: 58.99 in her debut in the season, while Jess Hull Tok of Australia in third place.
Matthew Hudson-Smith from Great Britain assured his second Grand Slam title, keeping enough points to overcome the classification. After having secured his first victory in Slam in Jamaica, Hudson-Smith faced a challenging career in Miami due to an hamstring problem, but recovered in Philadelphia.
After Teteken the 400m title last night, Hudson-Smith had to change with the 200 m pressure. Ended ending fifth in 20.70 (0.8). Alexander Ogando triumphed in 20.13, while Jerem Richards, Miami champion, finished second with 20.34. The race was so tight, only the commentators were not sure of the final classification.
Despite the end of the fifth, it was enough to assure Hudson-Smith the Slam title and the $ 100,000 prize. Hudson-Smith will now look at a possible third title when the League moves to Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, in the 200 meters of women, Marileidy Paulino dominated the field, since he also succeeded in the 400 meters of the previous night. With Salwa Eid Naser absent from the races due to a disqualification of lane violation at 400m, Paulino took the opportunity to claim victory in 22.46 (1.6). Isabella Whittaker finished second at 22.82, while Jessika Gbai Tok Third in 22.85.
In the long obstacles of men, Alison Dos Santos of Brazil had to settle for second place in the general classification. Allle, assured a third close place in the 400m tonight, marking 45.63, it was not enough to claim first place. Trevor Bassitt of the United States dominated the 400M final, crossing the line in 45.57 to take victory and collect 12 crucial points.
Bassitt’s strong second place in 400m obstacles the night before helped him claim his first Grand Slam title. Chris Robinson finished only Beind Bassitt at 400m, marking 45.62.
In the long obstacles of women, it was a great performance for Jasmine Jones de USA. UU., Who touched on the advantage of the absence of the head of the world record Sydney McLaughlin-Levone, who arrived in Dow to the category of short sprints for this slam. Jones finished second in the 400m obstacles the night before and claimed another second place tonight at 400m with 52.73.
However, the outstanding performance of the night came from Lina Nielsen of Great Britain. Running from the inner lane, Nielsen produced an exceptional performance to take the victory in 52.60. Known by strength in the obstacles of 400m and the 400m planes, Nielsen’s victory took her to the third general place, after her sixth place Finn in the 400m obstacles. Andrenette Knight finished third in the 400m with 52.87.
With Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, opting to mix things, he made his debut in the category of short obstacles of women, since he previously dominated the long obstacles. In the 100 meters tonight, it was Jamaica’s Nugent ackera who claimed the victory on a 11.11 (0.1) swift, sliding the blow with 24 perfect points. McLaughlin-Levrone, showing its speed, ended second at 11.21, ensuring second place in general for the category.
Meanwhile, in the short obstacles of men, it was very speculated on whether Trey Cunningham of USA could repeat his victory in Miami, but the competition was fierce. Cunningham recorded 10.36 (-1.9) to win the 100m, but it was Jamal Britt’s who won the Superior Prize. Britt, who finished second in 10.50, claimed the general victory of Slam, thanks to his victory in the obstacles the previous night. Lorenzo Ndele Simonelli Tok third in the 100m with 10.52.
In Philadelphia, there were also changes in the long distance category. Both the long driving groups of men and women now compete in a single 3000 m race, instead of the 3000m and 5000m. The adjusted format comes with a $ 50,000 prize for the winner of each race.
In the 3000m Male, Grant Fisher, who had claimed victory in the two previous events, absent after experiencing the lack of problems was in warming, leaving the field open. Nico Young took the opportunity, ending strong to claim victory in 8: 01.03. Sam Kilman followed him closely with 8: 01.70, while Ky Robinson completed the first three in 8: 01.92.
