IAAF Continental Cup Highlights

Clemson volunteer assistant coach and Jamaican 2015 World Championships gold medalist Danielle Williams of Team Americas secured a rare victory this season by winning the women’s 100-meter hurdles on the first day of the 2018 IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Saturday.

Williams  led home an Americas 1-2 as world record-holder and former Clemson standout Kendra “Keni” Harrison finished second.

Harrison, the world indoor champion, got off to the best start but Williams was close behind throughout. While Harrison lost a bit of momentum in the latter stages, Williams came off the final hurdle best and hurtled towards the line in 12.49, just 0.02 shy of the competition record. Harrison was second with a time of 12.52 seconds.

Continental Cup Results

It's a #TeamAmericas 1-2 in the women's 100m hurdles!

Danielle Williams takes the win in 12.49, while @Ken_AYE_ gets 12.52.#TeamEurope in 3rd and 4th with Pamela Dutkiewicz and Elvira Hermann.#IAAFOstrava2018 pic.twitter.com/5KGDHXAlRP

— IAAF (@iaaforg) September 8, 2018

Former Clemson standout Natoya Goule won the bronze medal Sunday at the 2018 Continental Cup in women’s 800-meter championship race. Goule crossed the finish line at the 1:57.36 mark, her second-best time of her career.

I’ve come to the end of my season and I just want to say thank you Jesus for all you have done for me this year. He was and still is my Tower of strength. Also to thanks @jtop954 ❤️, my coach, my family and all my supporters for being there for me through the good n bad. pic.twitter.com/L0f5ZIbaLu

— ✨Natoya ❤️ Goule✨OLY (@princess_toya1) September 9, 2018

Final overall standings:#TeamAmericas wins the IAAF Continental Cup!

Congratulations to all the athletes🙌🙌🙌#IAAFOstrava2018 pic.twitter.com/imVTStz6Sr

— IAAF (@iaaforg) September 9, 2018