August 11, 2013
Oliver sets world leading 13.00, beat Merritt, Richardson in Worlds 110m hurdles final
KINGSTON, Jamaica- American David Oliver ran a world leading 13.00 seconds to take gold in the men’s 110M hurdles final, in Russia Monday.
Fellow American Ryan Wilson was second in 13.13, while Russian Sergey Shubenkov split the Americans to finish third in 13.24.
Former World Champion Jason Richardson of the US was fourth in 13.27 and Aries Merritt Olympic champion also of the US was sixth in 13.31.
Great Britain’s William Sharman was fifth in 13.30.
After stumbling close to the finish line, Jamaican Andrew Riley finished eighth in 13.51 seconds.