Glory for the Americans as Kerley wins world 100m gold in US cleansweep at World Athletic Championships


Gold medalist Fred Kerley, of the United States (centre), stands with silver medalist Marvin Bracy, of the United States (right), and bronze medalist Trayvon Bromell, of the United States, congratulating each other after the final in the men's 100-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. - AP

EUGENE (United States), July 17, 2022 (AFP): American Fred Kerley led a US cleansweep as he stormed to victory in the men's 100m at the World Championships in Oregon on Saturday.

Kerley, in lane four, was down on Marvin Bracy for 95 metres of the tight race, but managed to outdip his teammate for victory in 9.86 seconds at Eugene's Hayward Field.

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