Andre De Grasse doubles at Harry Jerome

Andre DeGrasse, photo by PhotoRun.net

BURNABY (CAN, Jun 17): World medalist Andre de Grasse won both sprints at Harry Jerome Classic, first meet of National Track League 2016 in Canada. He clocked 10.32 (-1.4) and 20.46 (+0.2). Twice second US Joe Morris 10.41 and 20.61. Best woman result in the 800 m by World medalist Melissa Bishop 1:58.79 ahead of Brenda Martinez 1:59.89. More US wins by Shannon Rowbury 4:09.47, Bridget Franek 9:49.37 steeple and Jenna Prandini 11.44 (-1.0) in the 100 m. Surprise in women javelin as national record holder Liz Gleadle with 57.00 was beateny by Krist Woodward by 1 cm 57.01. Jeremy Wariner was the best in the 400 m 46.64, Jordan McNamara 3:39.42 in the 1500 m and Donn Cabral 8:29.37 in steeple. Canadian World champion Derek Drouin cleared 220 to win high jump and US Riley Dolezal 80.42 in javelin.

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