August 22, 2015
#BEIJING2015: Praught fails to advance in 3000m Steeplechase
BEIJING, China – Jamaica’s Aisha Praught finished ninth in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase in 9:40 minutes but failed to advance on her debut run for Jamaica.
Praught, who switched allegiance from the United States of America to Jamaica, said it was an incredible feeling to represent Jamaica.
“They have welcomed me with open arms and really inspire me,” Praught said. “It feels powerful to put on the colour and race, but I wish I could have done better.”
Praught was however later disqualified from the event for a lane infringement (Rule 163.3 [b]).
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