Jun 16, 2019; Rabat, Morocco; Sergey Shubenkov (left) defeats Omar McLeod (JAM) to win the 110m hurdles in a meet record 13.12 during the Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
RABAT (Reuters) - World and Olympic 110m hurdles champion Omar McLeod fell before the finish to allow Sergey Shubenkov to win the latest dramatic instalment in their rivalry at the Diamond League meeting in Rabat on Sunday.
Russian Shubenkov came from behind to catch McLeod before the last hurdle but was tripped just ahead of the finish by the stumbling Jamaican while still somehow managing to fall forward over the line first to claim victory in 13.12 seconds.
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