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Ahoure upstages Fraser-Pryce, Jeter in Birmingham

The Columbian
Published: February 15, 2013, 4:00pm

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Olympic sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was upstaged in her first appearance at an indoor meet, finishing second behind Murielle Ahoure in the 60 meters at the Birmingham Grand Prix on Saturday.

The race marked the resumption of the rivalry between Fraser-Pryce and world 100 champion Carmelita Jeter. Ahoure won in a personal best of 6.99 seconds.

Fraser-Pryce was timed in 7.09, with Jeter fourth in 7.18. Jeter trailed fellow American Barbara Pierre.

U.S. sprinter Michael Rodgers ran a season-best time of 6.53 seconds to win the men’s 60, holding off Nesta Carter of Jamaica. Antoine Adams of St. Kitts and Nevis was third.

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