Foster Hylton, Greaves out
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Shermaine Williams is the only Jamaica 100m hurdler progressing to the semi finals as both national champion Brigitte Foster Hylton and newcomer Latoya Greaves failed in their bid.
Reports are that Greaves is injured while Foster Hylton finished down the track in her heat after hitting a hurdle
Foster Hylton ended her quest for an Olympic medal in tears. She hit hurdle four lost her balance and a chance to progress to the semi final.
American Lolo Jones was the first to comfort Foster Hylton as she curled up in grief on he track.
“I’m heartbroken for Brigitte In devastated for her,” Jones said.
Lane
Bib
NOC
Athlete
PB
SB
2
1311
CAN
HOLDER Nikkita
12.8
12.8
3
2212
JAM
WILLIAMS Shermaine
12.78
12.78
4
3293
USA
HARPER Dawn
12.47
12.65
5
1202
BLR
TALAY Alina
12.71
12.71
6
1093
AUT
SCHROTT Beate
12.82
12.82
7
1789
FRA
OKORI Reina-Flor
12.65
12.72
8
1955
GER
NYTRA Carolin
12.57
12.74
9
2857
RUS
GALITSKAYA Ekaterina
12.78
12.78
