Parchment aims for sub 13.10

Olympic 110m hurdle bronze medallist Hansle Parchment said he has been working very hard in training in order to improve on his season's best time 13.22 seconds.

Parchment, who is the 2012 Olympic bronze medallist and 2015 IAAF World Championship silver medallist, finished second to his countryman Ronald Levy at the JAA National Senior Athletics Championships on June 23.

The 28-year-old Parchment also ended runner-up to Levy at the Paris leg of the IAAF Diamond League a week later.

However, despite his recent defeats, Parchment said he is just focusing on improving his technique and lowering his time this season.

"I am looking forward to getting below 13.10 seconds this season," said Parchment.

Not worried

"I am not worried at all about the defeats because I know that I have work to do and I always have work to do. It is hurdling and it is something that is unpredictable at times," he said.

"But, I am working everyday in trying to improve on my technique and improve my start. I believe that I will progress and I will move forward in terms of lowering my times and being on top of the podium," Parchment said.

Parchment, who has a personal best time of 12.94 seconds, added that his season has been going well so far, and he is hoping to compete in a few more Diamond League races before the season ends.

"It is a pretty good season so far because I am injury free and I have to really thank God for that. I am just trying to maintain perfect health of the legs, so that I can push each time I go out there. That is how I can improve on my time and get on top of the podium," Parchment stated.