by Alfonz JuckMiller-Uibo vs Naser
MONACO (MON): The women’s 400 m on Friday at EBS Herculis 2018 sees the first clash this year between Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Salwa Eid Naser, also including joint world No.1 Shakima Wimbley. Nasser won all her five races in summer 2018, Miller-Uibo also her two races 2018. Her 49.52 and 49.53 are better than the best of Naser 49.55. Also running is last year World champion Phyllis Francis along with Jessica Beard. Three places are for Europeans: Italian Libania Grenot, French Floria Guei and Slovenian Anita Horvat. Meet record of Marie-Josee Perec 49.16 from 1996 is still a tough target for this superfield. But Diamond League record 49.33 by Amantle Montsho achieved in Monaco 2013 could be closer.
RunBlogRun opines: The 400 meters is one of the potential magical events at Monaco. Salwa Eid Naser has defeated everyone this year but Shaunae Miller-Uibo. Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Salwa Eid Naser should be a great battle in Monaco, with Shakima Wimbley to spoil. RunBlogRun, after observing the video of Miller-Uibo winning the 200m in Rabat, where she blasted the last 50 meters. Naser is a real talent as well, so this race could erase the Diamond League record of Amantle Montsho (49.33).
