Broadbell, Parchment secure 1-3 finish in Lausanne Diamond League

Stevian Francis

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Olympic men’s 110m hurdles bronze medalist Rasheed Broadbell and former champion Hansle Parchment secured a 1-3 finish following a thrilling encounter at the Lausanne Diamond League on Thursday.

Broadbell posted a swift 13.10 seconds for victory turning the tables on rival Olympic Champion Grant Holloway who logged 13.14 seconds for second.

Rasheed Broadbell celebrates his victory in Lausanne

Parchment recovered from a sluggish start with a fast finish taking third in 13.24 seconds in an exciting post-Olympic showdown in Switzerland.

Jamaica also had a double podium finish in the women’s 400m hurdles as Rushell Clayton-53.32s and Janieve Russell-54.48s bagged second and third respectively, behind World Champion Femke Bol of the Netherlands, who posted a meet record of 52.25s for victory.

Andrenette Knight had a solid finish after posting 54.90s for fourth as Jamaica claimed three of the top four spots.