Ath: Nesterenko wins women's 100

AAP General News (Australia)
08-22-2004
Ath: Nesterenko wins women's 100

YULIYA NESTERENKO has ended two decades of American dominance in the 100 metres, using
a powerful closing surge to claim the Olympic gold medal.

NESTERENKO, a Belarussian who had never broken 11 seconds before the Olympics, has
won gold in 10.93 seconds.

LAURYN WILLIAMS, the US college champion, has got the silver in a personal-best 10.96.

VERONICA CAMPBELL of Jamaica has got the bronze in 10.97.

NESTERENKO got out to an early lead, then WILLIAMS overtook her with about 30 metres remaining.

But the taller NESTERENKO used her longer stride to catch WILLIAMS in the closing metres.

Americans have won the previous five gold medals in the women's 100 metres.

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KEYWORD: OLY ATH 100 (ATHENS)

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