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10:59, 14-Jul-2018
Fit-again Christian Coleman edges tight 100m at the Diamond League meeting
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10:38, 17-Jul-2018
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American Christian Coleman, 22, returned from injury to run his fastest 100 meters of the season and claim victory ahead of an impressive field in a time of 9.98 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Rabat on Friday.
Coleman edged compatriots Ronnie Baker (9.98) and Noah Lyles (9.99) in a photo-finish as he competed for the first time since late May having struggled with a hamstring injury.
The 22-year-old made a fast start out of the blocks and managed to hold off a late charge by Lyles.
USA's Lyles Noha (L), Coleman Christian (C), and Baker Ronnie (R) compete during the 100m men's event at the Diamond League athletics competition on July 13, 2018, in Rabat, Morocco. /VCG Photo
USA's Lyles Noha (L), Coleman Christian (C), and Baker Ronnie (R) compete during the 100m men's event at the Diamond League athletics competition on July 13, 2018, in Rabat, Morocco. /VCG Photo
“It was a perfect night for me, good race and good time,” Coleman said.
“I could not be happier. I am not so surprised to win my first race (back from injury), even with such a great field because I was very fast in practice these last days."
“When I was injured, I managed to maintain a good condition.”
Source(s): Reuters