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News19 Aug 2009


Flash Interviews: Women's 100m Hurdles Final

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GoldBrigitte FOSTERHYLTON, JAM

This is an amazing feeling. I give it all to my coach. Before the race, I visualized it and told myself to close the eyes after the last hurdle in order to give everything. So on the finish line I did not know that I was first because my eyes were closed. Then Priscilla told me I won! I have waited many years for this title, it has been five years since Paris, since I found myself in gold medal shape. I am just enjoying the moment, I do not know about 2011. I am overjoyed. I still cannot believe that I am the World champion. It is very special for me because after disappointing Olympics I was retiring. And my coach persuaded me to continue, it is all to him. I have confidence in my preparation. To come out two hours after a hard semi-final - I knew I was ready, I knew I could do that.

Silver - Priscilla LOPES-SCHLIEP, CAN

I need to move a little bit faster between the hurdles. I had a little bit of setback as I was called for drug testing just after the semi-final. That was a bit of distraction but I think I handled it pretty well. I knew that I had it in me but it was a matter of pulling things together and execute the race well.

Bronze - Delloreen ENNIS-LONDON, JAM

I am very happy for this medal and very thankfull because all the season I am fighting with injuries. I competed with the hurdlers I am used to compete with what helped me a lot. The time I achieved is also solid so I thank to God and i am also happy for Brigitte. This is my third big medal from the world championships but this one is special. It means much more to me because I was battling with that injuries. This is a very tough event and everyone can come up with a great run. I am so happy that we - Jamaicans are doing so well in berlin.

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