Liberia’s McCoy snatches 100m Kip Keino title

Africa 100m silver medallist Maia McCoy of Liberia was crowned the women’s 100m champion at the Absa Kip Keino Classic on Saturday after clocking 11.21 seconds at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
McCoy edged past her compatriot Destiny Smith Barnett at the finish line to snatch victory dramatically. Barnett, who had led for most of the race, settled for second in a season’s best of 11.29 seconds. Egyptian Hemida Bassant placed third, also in a season’s best of 11.49 seconds.
“There is a lot I have to work on as the season progresses. This is just my second race of the season — not bad and not good.
“I loved competing here. Kenyans are so hospitable. I will definitely be back next year.”
American Shannon Ray, who finished fourth, said it was “not my best race”.
“But I am still happy with the results considering the wind and altitude,” he said.