American 100m winner Tori Bowie expressed her great happiness at winning and beating some of the world’s strongest sprinters, the Netherlands’ Dafne Schippers and Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown.
Bowie said: “Beating Veronica Campbell-Brown in particular means a lot to me – she’s an excellent athlete, and I’m very happy with this win. I’ll be looking to give more in the next phase.”
Kenyan legend Asbel Kiprop:
“I felt like I was in my own country”
Legendary Kenyan runner Asbel Kiprop, winner of the 1500m, said the Kenyan sweep of the race, taking the top four places, reflected their excellence and showed they were properly prepared for major international competition.
Kiprop said: “I preferred to go out front and control the race from the start, imposing my superiority until I secured the win, which I managed to do, and that made me very happy.”
He added: “The huge crowd that filled the stands at Qatar SC’s Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium really made me feel like I was in my own country.”
Sandi Morris:
“I’m delighted with my first Diamond League win”
American pole vault winner Sandi Morris said: “I can’t describe how happy I am to win first place in the Diamond League for the first time.”
Asked about her participation at the Olympic Games, Morris said: “Of course I’m really excited to compete at the Games in Rio – it’s a great honour for me to represent my country at the biggest sporting event in the world, and I hope to perform at my very best.”
Kipruto, 3,000m steeplechase champion:
“I dream of a medal at the Rio Olympics”
Kenyan champion Kipruto, winner of the 3,000m steeplechase, said the race was excellent and that Kenyans had managed to sweep the top three places.
Kipruto said the competition was extremely tough in this Olympic year, adding: “I want to win an Olympic medal this year, and I’ll run as fast as I can to achieve my goal. I’m already very ready for the Olympics, and I hope I can fulfil my ambitions.”
