This is a sport that combines speed with power and is finished in less than 13 seconds. It is a race that brought Australia to the forefront of athletics on the world stage. Sally Pearson is a household name due to her success in this event. The 100 m hurdles and Sally Pearson may however have a very strong challenger.
In a Stephen Curry like story, Sharika Nelvis from the USA proves that the better-known and bigger schools aren’t always the ones who walk away with the title. In fact mid-major schools such as Arkansas State University can produce a superstar athlete that performs on a world stage. Just this season alone, Nelvis has won two Diamond League meeting titles and reduced her time to 12.52 seconds.
It is only her first as professional and already she is emerging as a future star in the world of hurdles. She has won two NCAA Individual National Championships in 2014, the 100-meter hurdles outdoors and 60-meter hurdles indoor, and was also added Adidas Grand Prix event on June 13. The future looks very bright for this young athlete.