Rio Olympics: United States Brianna Rollins wins women's 100m hurdles gold medal

US claimed each of the top three places in final

Brianna Rollins from the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles final
Brianna Rollins from the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles final
IANS Rio de Janeiro
Last Updated : Aug 18 2016 | 1:42 PM IST

Brianna Rollins secured the women's 100m hurdles gold medal at the Rio Olympics as the United States claimed each of the top three places in final.

Rollins, who turns 25 on Thursday, gave herself the perfect birthday gift by winning in 12.48 seconds at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, reports Xinhua

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Nia Ali took silver in 12.59 while Kristi Castlin grabbed bronze in 12.61.

Britain's Cindy Ofili was fourth in 12.63 and Germany's Cindy Roleder fifth in 12.74.

 

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First Published: Aug 18 2016 | 12:54 PM IST

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