Anderson fifth in Lausanne’s 100mh

World Championships silver medallist Britany Anderson finished fifth in the women's 100 metres hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne, Switzerland today.

Anderson clocked 12.59 seconds in her first race since the World Championships in July. Tokyo Olympic Games champion Jasmine Camacho Quinn of Puerto Rico won in a new meet record of 12.34 seconds, beating World champion and world record holder Tobi Amusan of Nigeria, who was second in 12.45. Tia Jones of the United States finished third in 12.47, a new personal best.

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