Dawn Harper-Nelson of the U.S. celebrates after winning in the 100m Hurdles event of the Lausanne Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, July 4, 2013. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
The American team suffered a double setback at the world championships on Friday as strong medal hopes Dawn Harper-Nelson and Keni Harrison were eliminated from the women's 100 metres hurdles in the semi-finals.
Harper-Nelson, the American champion and favourite to win gold, crashed out after she hit a hurdle and fell to the ground.
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