It marked the first sweep by any country in the history of the 100m hurdles, the first by American women in any event – and only the seventh ever in athletics overall. Rollins exploded from the blocks, broke away early and was never seriously challenged in posting a time of 12.48sec, with Ali taking the silver in 12.59. Castlin came from behind and leaned in at the finish to pip Great Britain’s Cindy Ofili for the bronze in 12.61. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Brianna Rollins, right, crosses the line first, with Kristi Castlin taking bronze. “I do know that I hit quite a few hurdles, but I didn’t let that mess up my composure.

Source: The Guardian August 18, 2016 02:39 UTC