Trinidad and Tobago ace Deborah John out of World Championships after horror fall in 100m hurdles
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO star Deborah John is out of the World Championships after a horror fall in the 100m hurdles.
The last-minute call-up hit one of the barriers and lay face down on the track.
Deborah John left the London Stadium on a stretcher after her fallReutersTrinidad and Tobago ace Deborah John hit a hurdle and stayed down after fallingEPADeborah John crashed into the hurdle head firstAFP or licensors
Medical staff rushed to the stricken athlete and covered her with a towel before John was taken out of the stadium on a stretcher.
The Trinidadian missed out on the qualifying standard and was set to miss the championships.
But John managed to make it into the top 40 in the world rankings just in time to make the cut.
After he late call-up, she said: She said: “I was extremely happy and grateful to God when I got the news that I would have another opportunity to represent Him, my family, and my country on a global platform.”
Kendra Harrison qualified fastest from the heats in 12.60 seconds as the world record holder eased through.
The semi-finals take place on Saturday evening before the final on Sunday.
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Medics immediately rushed to Deborah John who lay motionlessEPAMedics covered Deborah John with a towel to shield her from the crownPA:Press AssociationDeborah John stayed motionless on the floor after tripping over the hurdleSportsfile - SubscriptionThe Trinidadian was a late call-up to London after breaking the top 40AFP or licensorsJohn was carefully seen to on the track before being taken for treatmentAFP or licensors
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