American Grant Holloway successfully defended his 110 metres hurdles world title on Sunday after Jamaica`s Olympic champion Hansle Parchment injured himself in the warmup and world leader Devon Allen was disqualified for a false start. Tokyo silver medallist Holloway opened up a lead from the 10m mark and came home in 13.03 seconds, ahead of compatriot Trey Cunningham and Spain`s Asier Martinez.

"At the start, it was just me, my lane and my space and I was ready for whatever happens," said Holloway. 
"We have to continue the hard work and we will see what happens next. It feels good to win in front of the home crowd." It was the United States` second track gold in Eugene, Oregon, a day after Fred Kerley led an American sweep 100 metres.

Cunningham said he was disappointed at not finishing higher on the podium in his worlds debut, after picking up the collegiate title at the springy and speedy Hayward Field track last month. "We came for even a shinier medal. I don`t like to settle, but it`s the world championships, and everyone brings their best," said Cunningham, adding that he had struggled on the sixth hurdle before regaining his poise. "I stayed composed and in my lane and did what I needed to do."

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American Allen, who signed as a wide receiver with the NFL`s Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year, had produced the third-fastest time in the event in June but left the blocks one thousandth of a second early. 
He made numerous appeals to officials but was rebuffed, prompting a chorus of boos from the home crowd as he was removed from the track.

"I`ll learn from it and not react as fast next time," he said. Martinez was overjoyed after producing a personal best (13.17) to collect Spain`s second consecutive bronze in the event. "This is a dream and I am having a hard time to wake up from it," he said. "We are becoming a leading sport in Spain and results back this up."

American Grant Holloway successfully defended his 110 metres hurdles world title on Sunday after Jamaica`s Olympic champion Hansle Parchment injured himself in the warmup and world leader Devon Allen was disqualified for a false start.

American Grant Holloway successfully defended his 110 metres hurdles world title on Sunday after Jamaica`s Olympic champion Hansle Parchment injured himself in the warmup and world leader Devon Allen was disqualified for a false start. Tokyo silver medallist Holloway opened up a lead from the 10m mark and came home in 13.03 seconds, ahead of compatriot Trey Cunningham and Spain`s Asier Martinez. "At the start, it was just me, my lane and my space and I was ready for whatever happens," said Holloway. "We have to continue the hard work and we will see what happens next. It feels good to win in front of the home crowd." It was the United States` second track gold in Eugene, Oregon, a day after Fred Kerley led an American sweep 100 metres. Cunningham said he was disappointed at not finishing higher on the podium in his worlds debut, after picking up the collegiate title at the springy and speedy Hayward Field track last month. "We came for even a shinier medal. I don`t like to settle, but it`s the world championships, and everyone brings their best," said Cunningham, adding that he had struggled on the sixth hurdle before regaining his poise. "I stayed composed and in my lane and did what I needed to do." ALSO READ | Jamaican star Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce scripts history, secures fifth world 100m title American Allen, who signed as a wide receiver with the NFL`s Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year, had produced the third-fastest time in the event in June but left the blocks one thousandth of a second early. He made numerous appeals to officials but was rebuffed, prompting a chorus of boos from the home crowd as he was removed from the track. "I`ll learn from it and not react as fast next time," he said. Martinez was overjoyed after producing a personal best (13.17) to collect Spain`s second consecutive bronze in the event. "This is a dream and I am having a hard time to wake up from it," he said. "We are becoming a leading sport in Spain and results back this up."

America's Grant Holloway retains 110m hurdles title after Jamaica's Hansle Parchment's injury

A Jamaican Olympic athlete has won praise for his heartfelt thanks, but it is truly the Tokyo Olympics volunteer who has won hearts for her act of kindness.

Hansle Parchment, a gold winner in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games recently posted a video in which he narrated the events of the day of his race and told the world how he almost missed his event.

Jamaican hurdler boarded the wrong bus on the day when he had to compete in the 110m hurdles final. He ended up reaching the wrong venue, which he believes might have been the place for an aquatic event. As he looked around for ideas, he faced disappointment as all the official <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tokyo-olympics">Tokyo 2020</a> cars were pre-booked.

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Parchment was very sure that he would miss his race if he took a bus back to the Olympic village and then took another bus to the right stadium.

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"If I had done that, I wouldn’t get there in time to even warm up. I had to find another way. I was trying to get one of the branded cars for the Games to take me, but these people are very strict and adhering to the rules, and I would have to have to book the car from beforehand to get it to leave,"&nbsp;he explained in the video.

While he was thinking about how to reach the venue on time, he met a volunteer named Tiana, and even though she was not allowed to do much, she lent him some money for a cab directly to the venue. "I saw this volunteer and I had to beg, ‘cause of course she is not allowed to do much, and she actually gave me some money to take one of the taxis. And that’s how I was able to get to the warm-up in time and had enough time to compete," Parchment said.

After winning the race, Parchment went back to meet the volunteer and thanked her by showing his medal and getting her a t-shirt. "You were instrumental in me getting to the final that day," he told her.

A Jamaican Olympic athlete has won praise for his heartfelt thanks, but it is truly the Tokyo Olympics volunteer who has won hearts for her act of kindness. Hansle Parchment, a gold winner in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games recently posted a video in which he narrated the events of the day of his race and told the world how he almost missed his event.

A Jamaican Olympic athlete has won praise for his heartfelt thanks, but it is truly the Tokyo Olympics volunteer who has won hearts for her act of kindness. Hansle Parchment, a gold winner in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games recently posted a video in which he narrated the events of the day of his race and told the world how he almost missed his event. Jamaican hurdler boarded the wrong bus on the day when he had to compete in the 110m hurdles final. He ended up reaching the wrong venue, which he believes might have been the place for an aquatic event. As he looked around for ideas, he faced disappointment as all the official Tokyo 2020 cars were pre-booked. Always be kind to each other 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/j1XvHRta4G — Hansle Parchment, OLY (@ParchmentHansle) August 7, 2021 × Parchment was very sure that he would miss his race if he took a bus back to the Olympic village and then took another bus to the right stadium. Also read | Tokyo Olympics: Vinesh Phogat 'suspended' by Wrestling Federation of India "If I had done that, I wouldn’t get there in time to even warm up. I had to find another way. I was trying to get one of the branded cars for the Games to take me, but these people are very strict and adhering to the rules, and I would have to have to book the car from beforehand to get it to leave," he explained in the video. While he was thinking about how to reach the venue on time, he met a volunteer named Tiana, and even though she was not allowed to do much, she lent him some money for a cab directly to the venue. "I saw this volunteer and I had to beg, ‘cause of course she is not allowed to do much, and she actually gave me some money to take one of the taxis. And that’s how I was able to get to the warm-up in time and had enough time to compete," Parchment said. After winning the race, Parchment went back to meet the volunteer and thanked her by showing his medal and getting her a t-shirt. "You were instrumental in me getting to the final that day," he told her.

Jamaican athlete thanks Tokyo 2020 volunteer who paid his taxi money

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America's Grant Holloway retains 110m hurdles title after Jamaica's Hansle Parchment's injury

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