Doddington sprinter Jonnie Peacock pushes Richard Browne all the way at Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games
Jonnie Peacock. Photo credit: Paul Sanwell / OP Photographic - Credit: Archant
Jonnie Peacock was edged out by his main rival Richard Browne at the scene of his greatest win yesterday.
Richard Browne. Photo credit: Paul Sanwell / OP Photographic - Credit: Archant
The Doddington sprinter raced in the T44 100m at the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium in London, where he clinched Paralympic gold three years ago.
His American rival Browne, the World Record holder (10.75), remains unbeaten this year.
Despite the appalling conditions, both athletes were on their game. They were neck and neck for the majority of the race, but Browne pipped Peacock at the end.
Browne finished in 10.96secs, with Peacock, in second, just 0.06 secs behind (11.02secs). Fellow American Jarryd Wallace was third (11.13secs).
You may also want to watch:
Speaking after the race, Peacock said he was “pleased” with his performance.
He said: “It was fun. I definitely felt I put the power down between 30 and 50 metres. The first 10 was not so great but to take it that close, in my first race, I’m pleased. I just lost composure a bit at the end.”
Most Read
- 1 Dad's emotional tribute after baby son dies in A10 horror crash
- 2 161-mile trip from Yorkshire to Fen village ends in Covid breach fine
- 3 Van crashes into pram, killing five month old baby
- 4 Stolen American-style fridge was lifted over 10ft security fence
- 5 MP wants an end to floods misery in the Fens
- 6 All staff and residents at Chatteris care home now vaccinated against Covid
- 7 Council chief executive accused of 'indifference' over Covid-19 response
- 8 Dad has 'much more energy to run around' with son after losing four stone
- 9 More than 60 fines issued to Covid rulebreakers in Cambs already this year
- 10 First large-scale Cambs Covid-19 vaccination centres open this week
Peacock was delighted with the support he received from the spectators who braved the torrential rain to cheer him on.
He said: “The noise the people who turned up made was incredible. When I got my cheer, the temperature felt warmer. It really does make a difference.”
Browne said: “Jonnie ran well. He always does. I had to work for it.”
