Barbadian Obadele cruises to 100m victory in Japan

Sprinter Obadele Thompson

Friday, September 26, 2003

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Barbadian sprinter Obadele Thompson has won the men's 100 metres at the Yokohama Super Track and Field. 

Thompson got off to a quick start at International Stadium Yokohama and crossed the finish line in 10.20 seconds. World record holder, Tim Montgomery of the United States, was second in 10.32 followed by Japan's Nobuharu Asahara in 10.39.

Meanwhile, two-time defending world champion, Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic, coasted to victory in the 400-metre hurdles, winning in 48.86. 

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