Johnson streaks home
From ROD DEW The world’s No. 1 sprinter last northern season, Ben Johnson, of Canada, was the fastest qualifier in a sizzling 10.15 s in the heats of the men’s 100 m yesterday. This equalled the Scottish open record of Allan Wells (Scotland) but went unrecognised because of a following wind. Johnson, who has a best
of 9.95 s and who holds the Commonwealth record at 10s, was quick out of the blocks and under no pressure at all as he flashed over the 100 m. Jamie Henderson (Scotland), who finished second in the same heat, was the second-fastest qualifier in 10.295. The two other heat winners were the tall English representative, Limford Christie,. in 10.325, and Elliot Bunney, the Scottish
hope, who also recorded 10.325.
The times were surprisingly fast, considering that only three sprinters needed to be eliminated.
Darren Clark (Australia) demonstrated how he had earned his top ranking in the Commonwealth over 400 m with a very controlled win in his heat yesterday in 46.125. He was clearly holding a lot in reserve.
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