former tennessee volunteer, aries merritt, took home a gold for the US last night in the men's 110-meter hurdles.
LONDON - In his first Olympic Games, former Tennessee Vol standout Aries Merritt jumped out to an early lead in the 110-meter hurdles final and never looked back as the U.S. Track & Field team member captured the Olympic gold medal on Wednesday night in convincing fashion at Olympic Stadium in London.
Merritt, who won both his qualifying and semifinal heats, improved his personal-best mark to 12.92 and finished steps in front of U.S. teammate Jason Richardson (13.04). His mark of 12.92 is the fastest in the world in 2012 and the second fastest time in Olympic history. (via)
you can watch the final
here. did you know that in hurdles, you're allowed to knock them over, as long as you don't do it "purposely". why even have them, you know what i'm saying?
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