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21.08.2001 Sports News

Zakari Wins 100 Meters

21.08.2001 LISTEN
By AP

LINZ, Austria (AP) - Aziz Zakari of Ghana won the men's 100 in 10.04 at the Grand Prix of Linz Monday.

Stephanie Graf of Austria, the world silver medalist, won the 800 meters for the third time. Graf, timed in 1 minute, 58.86 seconds, was loudly cheered by the crowd of about 14,000 at Gugl Stadium. One of the most popular athletes in her homeland, Graf beat Zulia Calatayud of Cuba, runner-up in 2:00.48.

Olympic champion Anier Garcia of Cuba defeated world champion Allen Johnson in the 110 hurdles in 13.17.

Bulgarian Olympic champion Tereza Marinova won the women's triple jump, leaping 48 feet, 23/4 inches. World champion Tatyana Lebedeva of Russia was second at 47-61/4.

Olympic champion Olga Shishigina of Kazakstan won the women's 100 hurdles in 12.77, after world champion Anjanette Kirkland withdrew because of a back problem. Jenny Adams finished second in 12.79.

Chryste Gaines won the women's 100 in 11.19

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