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VCB sets world leading 200 meters time in Florida

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
VCB sets world leading 200 meters time in Florida
Key Points(4)
  • Veronica Campbell-Brown set a world leading time in the 200 meters at the Florida Relays in Gainesville last weekend.
  • The sprinter sped to 22.60 seconds, bettering the time set by American Candace Hill, whose 22.76 was set last month in Atlanta.
  • Campbell-Brown got the better of Barbadian Crystal Emmanuel, who crossed the tape in 22.86 seconds, ahead of the United States' Destiny Carter (22.92).
  • Campbell-Brown had indicated at the start of this season that she wanted to make the team to the World Championships in London this Summer.

Veronica Campbell-Brown set a world leading time in the 200 meters at the Florida Relays in Gainesville last weekend.

The sprinter sped to 22.60 seconds, bettering the time set by American Candace Hill, whose 22.76 was set last month in Atlanta.

Campbell-Brown got the better of Barbadian Crystal Emmanuel, who crossed the tape in 22.86 seconds, ahead of the United States' Destiny Carter (22.92).

Campbell-Brown had indicated at the start of this season that she wanted to make the team to the World Championships in London this Summer.

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