Sunday, September 14, 2014

IAAF Continental Cup: GB's James Dasaolu wins men's 100m final

James Dasaolu celebrates winning the men's 100m during the IAAF Continental Cup
Great Britain's James Dasaolu won the men's 100 metres final at the IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech on Saturday.
Dasaolu crossed the line in 10.03 seconds to edge out the USA's Mike Rodgers and Qatar's Femi Ogunode, who came second and third respectively.
Dasaolu's victory earned eight points for Europe.
In other action, Britain's Lynsey Sharp just missed out on top spot in the women's 800m final.
Sharp recorded a time of 1.58.80 which saw her finish behind Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa, who stopped the clock on 1.59.24.
There was a second place for Eilidh Child in the women's 400m hurdles final. She registered a time of 54.42 but was unable to catch Jamaica's Kaliese Spencer, who closed in 53.81.
Martyn Rooney came seventh in the men's 400m with a time of 45.93.

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