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Return of Alvin Harrison

07.04.2009 World

Major sensation at Dominican Republic Championships held at Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium.

Sydney Olympic silver medalist at 400 m Alvin Harrison who last October ended his four years ban competed for first time since 2004 Olympic Trials. The 35 years old former US athlete now competes for Dominican Republic. He started with 47.52 in heats, but in finals clocked from lane 8 impressive 45.68 clearly beating Beijing Olympian Arismendy Peguero (46.27).

They clashed also at 200 m, where Peguero won in 21.01 (+0.4) just 0.01 ahead as Harrison got 21.02 (and 21.20 in heats). It remains to see what is the future of Harrison competing for Dominican Republic, one thing is sure he will have it tough to compete at meetings in Europe due to his doping past. Dominican Long Jump record holder Carlos Jorge leaped to 790 (+0.1) and also won the 100 m in 10.46 (-0.5) after being faster in semifinals (10.38, -0.6).


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