Published 23:15 IST, October 6th 2019

US aims for final flurry of medals at track worlds

The United States is aiming to finish strongly as the women’s 100-meter hurdles caps the final day of competition at the track and field world championships

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United States is aiming to finish strongly as women’s 100-meter hurdles caps final day of competition at track and field world championships.

Kendra Harrison and Nia Ali le U.S. charge in hurdles, with Jamaica’s Danielle Williams also among favorites.

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Olympic champion Matw Centrowitz of U.S. is challenging in 1,500 meters, though final is likely to be much faster than race he won in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

Men’s and women’s 4x400 relays end championships, with Allyson Felix able to win a record 13th career gold medal at world championships.

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Germany’s Malaika Mihambo is favorite for women’s long jump gold after coming top in qualifying, while medals are also on offer in men’s 10,000 meters and javelin.

23:13 IST, October 6th 2019