TOKYO: Olympic gold medallist Grant Holloway failed to get through the semifinals of the 110 meters hurdles at the world championships on Tuesday, guaranteeing a new champion in the event in Tokyo.
The 27-year-old American won the last three world titles over six years but only finished sixth in 13.52 seconds in a highly competitive third semi won by Jamaican Tyler Mason.
Mason’s 13.12 was the top time of the three semifinals ahead of world leader Cordell Tinch of the United States (13.16) and Japan’s Rachid Muratake (13.17), whose performance drew a rapturous cheer from the crowd at the National Stadium.
American Ja’Kobe Tharp (13.19) and French young gun Just Kwaou-Mathey (13.22) went through to the final later on Tuesday as the two “fastest losers,” the latter by two thousandths of a second from Jamaica’s Demario Prince.
Holloway’s long reign as world champion ends in high hurdles semis
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Holloway’s long reign as world champion ends in high hurdles semis
- The 27-year-old American won the last three world titles over six years
- Mason’s 13.12 was the top time of the three semifinals ahead of world leader Cordell Tinch
Saudi Pro League clubs dismiss claims of talks with Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah
- Asharq Al-Awsat report describes media hints at possible Salah move to Kingdom as ‘baseless rumors’
- Sources say major clubs Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli, along with Al-Qadisiyah and NEOM, have not considered contacting Salah, Liverpool, or his agent
RIYADH: Saudi football clubs have not considered negotiating a move by Liverpool’s Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Pro League, official Saudi sources told Asharq Al-Awsat on Wednesday.
Media speculation concerning possible talks between Salah and clubs in the Kingdom surfaced earlier this week after the player spoke out against Liverpool Football Club’s management and coach Arne Slot.
However, Saudi sources dismissed claims of a possible move as “promotional news” placed in the media by Salah’s agent and entourage.
Roshn Saudi League clubs “have not taken any steps” in that direction, basically due to Salah’s current contract that extends until mid-2027, added the sources.
Involving Saudi clubs has become a common practice among many international players experiencing problems with their clubs, with the aim of increasing their market value or creating false interest, the sources added.
Clubs including Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli, along with Al-Qadisiyah and NEOM, have not held talks or even considered contacting Salah, Liverpool, or his agent, the sources said.
Asharq Al-Awsat published on Tuesday an official denial from an Al-Hilal source on the matter and described the reports as “baseless rumors.”
The newspaper also carried a similar denial from sources within Al-Qadisiyah, who confirmed that the club, owned by Aramco, has no intention of pursuing Salah.
Omar Maghrabi, SPL’s CEO, said during his address at the World Football Summit on Wednesday that Salah would be welcome in the Saudi league, but the clubs are the parties responsible for negotiating with players.
