Felix sets year's best in Doha
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May 8, 2011, Sunday
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A SULTRY breeze blowing in from the Arabian Gulf could not prevent three-time world 200 meters champion Allyson Felix from setting a season's best of 50.33 in the 400 at the opening Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday.
The American, who beat Botswana's Amantle Montsho across the line, is contemplating a 200-400 double at this year's world championships in Daegu, South Korea.
"It is a decent time, nothing special. We went out very conservatively in the first 200 metres, because it was kind of windy," she said.
"That made us work hard and Monthso is always strong, she pushed all the way to the end. It is a very long season so I just want to take things slowly and progress.
"Lots more work to do. I will now focus on my speed and the first part of the race."
Felix's compatriot Walter Dix set a year's best in the men's 200 meters, clocking 20.06 seconds to equal the meeting record.
"Walter Dix is reloaded. I started the season very strong, that was a great opener," said the Olympic bronze medallist. "I aim high in Daegu and I can tell you that everyone is beatable. Everyone is on the list."
Germany's Malte Mohr recorded a win over Ukraine's Maksym Mazuryk and Cuban Lazaro Borges with a height of 5.81 meters in the men's pole vault. "To be honest, I didn't expect to jump that high in Doha," Mohr said.
"You see, I am not that fast like (Renaud) Lavillenie and (Olympic champion Steve) Hooker and I have to improve my technique in order to compete equally against them," he said. "I certainly look to beat the German record this season which is 6.00 and join the six meters club."
South Africa's Louis Van Zyl won the men's 400 meters hurdles in a meeting record of 48.11, beating compatriot Cornel Fredericks and American Bershawn Jackson.
"My season has just started, it's only my second race of the year. It's always good to get some real competition. I'm definitely aiming for the gold in Daegu. I'm going for 47 flat," Jackson said.
Estonia's Gerd Kanter won the men's discus with a 67.49 throw, beating Lithuania's Alekna Virgilijus (65.92) in the blustery conditions.
"I'm really happy to win, because today is my birthday. The weather conditions were not perfect, the wind prevented us a little. But my result was quite good," Kanter said. "I leave Doha tonight and have no time for a party. But when I arrive home, I will have it."
The series is offering US$8 million in prize money over 14 meetings.
The American, who beat Botswana's Amantle Montsho across the line, is contemplating a 200-400 double at this year's world championships in Daegu, South Korea.
"It is a decent time, nothing special. We went out very conservatively in the first 200 metres, because it was kind of windy," she said.
"That made us work hard and Monthso is always strong, she pushed all the way to the end. It is a very long season so I just want to take things slowly and progress.
"Lots more work to do. I will now focus on my speed and the first part of the race."
Felix's compatriot Walter Dix set a year's best in the men's 200 meters, clocking 20.06 seconds to equal the meeting record.
"Walter Dix is reloaded. I started the season very strong, that was a great opener," said the Olympic bronze medallist. "I aim high in Daegu and I can tell you that everyone is beatable. Everyone is on the list."
Germany's Malte Mohr recorded a win over Ukraine's Maksym Mazuryk and Cuban Lazaro Borges with a height of 5.81 meters in the men's pole vault. "To be honest, I didn't expect to jump that high in Doha," Mohr said.
"You see, I am not that fast like (Renaud) Lavillenie and (Olympic champion Steve) Hooker and I have to improve my technique in order to compete equally against them," he said. "I certainly look to beat the German record this season which is 6.00 and join the six meters club."
South Africa's Louis Van Zyl won the men's 400 meters hurdles in a meeting record of 48.11, beating compatriot Cornel Fredericks and American Bershawn Jackson.
"My season has just started, it's only my second race of the year. It's always good to get some real competition. I'm definitely aiming for the gold in Daegu. I'm going for 47 flat," Jackson said.
Estonia's Gerd Kanter won the men's discus with a 67.49 throw, beating Lithuania's Alekna Virgilijus (65.92) in the blustery conditions.
"I'm really happy to win, because today is my birthday. The weather conditions were not perfect, the wind prevented us a little. But my result was quite good," Kanter said. "I leave Doha tonight and have no time for a party. But when I arrive home, I will have it."
The series is offering US$8 million in prize money over 14 meetings.
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