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Jamaica's Asafa Powell demolished the field in the men's 100 at the Lausanne Diamond League meet, winning in a world-leading time of 9.78, with second going to compatriot Michael Frater (9.88) and third to France's Christophe Lemaitre (9.95). Another Jamaican, Nesta Carter, was fourth.

There was another Jamaican win in the men's 400, with Jermaine Gonzales winning in 45.27, with Kevin Borlee of Belgium second (45.37) and Tabarie Henry of the Virgin Islands third (45.57).

The 110 hurdles was won by Cuba's Dayron Robles in 13.12, while Dwight Thomas of Jamaica was second in 13.16. Ukrainian Mariya Ryemen won the women's 200 in a time of 22.85, while Bahamian veteran Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie came in second in 22.93.
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We have quite an exciting weekend coming up, with Usain Bolt running in the 200 at Paris on Friday, and Asafa Powell running in the 100 at Birmingham on Sunday....

Bolt's main competitors are French homeboys Christophe Lemaitre and Martial Mbandjock, as well as Bolt's Mario Forsythe and Darvis Patton of the US. The men's 400 should feature America's Jeremy Warriner, Jermaine Gonzales of Jamaica, Bahamian Chris Brown, and Rondell Bartholomew of Grenada.

The women's 100 should feature Jamaicans Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart taking on Trinidad's Kelly-Ann Baptiste, and French girls Veronique Mang and Myriam Soumare. The women's 800 includes Janet Jepkosgei of Kenya, South African Caster Semanya, Kenia Sinclair of Jamaica, and Britain's Jenny Meadows. In the women's 400 hurdles, Jamaicans Kaliese Spencer, Melaine Walker and Ristananna Tracey go up against American Lashinda Demus, and Briton Perri Shakes-Drayton.

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At Birmingham, Powell will compete against Jamaican compatriots Michael Frater and Nesta Carter, as well as Trinidad's Richard Thompson and Keston Bledman, veteran Kittian Kim Collins, Americans Krell Timmons and Mike Rodgers, as well as the cream of British sprinting. The men's 400 hurdles should see Britain's Dai Greene taking on Trinidadian Jehue Gordon, Javier Culson of Puerto Rico and American Bershawn Jackson.

In the women's 200, Kerron Stewart of Jamaica is down to run against Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie of the Bahamas, and Americans Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight and Marshavet Myers. Amantle Montsho of Botswana is the favourite for the women's 400, and she's expected to be challenged by Jamaicans Novlene Williams, Shericka Williams and Rosemarie Whyte, as well as Sanya Richards of the US, and the UK's Christine Ohuruogu. Kellie Wells in the favourite for the 100 hurdles, where she should be challenged by fellow-Americans Danielle Carruthers and Virginia Powell-Crawford, as well as Sally Pearson of Australia, and Delloreen Ennis of Jamaica.

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Jamaica's Usain Bolt easily romped to victory in the 200 metres at the Paris Diamond League meet, in a time of 20.03, well ahead of second-placed Christophe Lemaitre of France (20.21).

But the big surprise was in the women's 100, which was won by Trinidad's Kelly-Ann Baptiste in 10.91, ahead of Jamaicans Veronica Campbell-Brown (10.95) and Kerron Stewart (11.04). Chris Brown of the Bahamas was also a surprise winner in the men's 400, winning in 44.94, with Jonathan Borlee of Belgium second in 45.05, Jamaica's Jermaine Gonzales third (45.43), and American Jeremy Warriner a disappointing fourth.

Jamaican Kaliese Spencer had to settle for second in the women's 400 hurdles in a time of 53.45, behind Czech Zuzana Hejnova in 53.29. In the 110 hurdles, Cuba's Dayron Robles won on the dip ahead of America's David Oliver after both men clocked 13.09, with Jamaican Dwight Thomas third in 13.18.
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Caribbean athletes took the top five positions in the mens' 100 at Birmingham on Sunday, with Jamaican Asafa Powell winning in a relaxed time of 9.91 ahead of compatriots Nesta Carter (9.93) and Michael Frater (10.01). Trinidadians RIchard Thompson and Keston Bledman came fourth and fifth respectively.

Amantle Montsho of Botswana continued her dominance of the women's 400, winning in a time of 50.20, ahead of Jamaicans Rosemarie Whyte (50.82) and Novlene Williams (50.85).
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Usain Bolt had to dig deep to win the 100m in Monaco yesterday, fighting to come from behind, and clocking 9.88 to finish just ahead of Jamaican compatriot Nesta Carter (9.90). Michael Rodgers of the US came third (9.96), Michael Frater of Jamaica fourth (10.01), and France's Christophe Lemaitre fifth (10.03).

American Carmelita Jeter won the women's 200 in 22.20, ahead of compatriot Allyson Felix (22.32). Jamaica's Kerron Stewart came fifth in 22.76.

Amantle Montsho of Botswana won yet another women's 400 in a time of 49.71, ahead of American Francine McCrory (50.29). Jamaicans Novlene Williams (50.61), Rosemarie Whyte (50.87) and Davita Prendergast (51.11) finished third, fourth and fifth respectively.
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At Stockholm, Usain Bolt cruised to victory in the men's 200 running into a headwind in a relaxed time of 20.03, way ahead of Panama's Alonso Edward (20.47) and Bolt's Jamaican compatriot Ainsley Waugh (20.56).

It was a good day for Jamaicans, as Jermaine Gonzales (44.69) pipped American Lashawn Merritt (44.74) and Chris Brown of the Bahamas (44.79) to win the men's 400, and Kenia Sinclair stormed to victory in the women's 800 in a time of 1:58.21, to win ahead of Malika Akkaoui of Morocco (1:59.75) and Cuba's Yaneisy Santiusy (2:00.06). There was a 1-2-3 for Jamaican in the women's 400 hurdles, as Kaliese Spencer clocked 53.74 to win ahead of Melaine Walker (54.71) and Nickeisha Wilson (55.80).

Carmelita Jeter of the US won the women's 100 in a time of 11.15, ahead of her fellow-American Mashavet Myers (11.21) and Jamaica's Kerron Stewart (11.27). America's Jason Richardson (13.17) had an upset win over his compatriot David Oliver (13.28) and Jamaican Dwight Thomas (13.40) in the 110 hurdles.

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Jamaican Yohan Blake won the men's 100m at the Diamond League meet in London yesterday in an impressive time of 9.95, running into a strong headwind of -1.6, beating compatriot Nesta Carter (10.01) into second. They were followed by American Mike Rodgers (10.04), Daniel Bailey of Antigua (10.14) and Trinidad's Richard Thompson (10.15).

Kaliese Spencer won the women's 400 hurdles in a world-leading time of 52.79, way ahead of fellow-Jamaican Melaine Walker (53.90) and Perri Shakes-Drayton of the UK (54.62). Young Grenadian Kirani James won the 400 in a time of 44.62 ahead of Jamaica's Jermaine Gonzales (44.85) and American Joel Brown (45.04).

Britain's Jenny Meadows won the women's 800 in a time of 1:58.61 ahead of Jamaican Kenia Sinclair (1:59.16), while American Bianca Knight won the women's 200 in 22.69 ahead of Jamaica's Sherone Simpson (22.84) and Shalonda Solomon (22.85).

Cuban Dayron Robles won the 110 hurdles in 13.04 ahead of Americans Jason Richardson (13.08) and David Oliver (13.19), with Dwight Thomas of Jamaica taking fourth in 13.29. Britain's Mo Farah won the men's 3000 in a time of 7:40.15, while Kenyan David Rudisha won the men's 800 in a time of 1:42.91.

Among the events down for today are the 100 hurdles, men's 400 hurdles, men's 200, women's 400, and women's 100.
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Which English sport channel do you watch this sport meet on? I have access to Sky and Eurosport.
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kirani James sets 400m World Lead in London
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Yohan Blake Wins Diamond League 100m
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