Jamaican women get gold and bronze in 100m hurdles »

Brigitte Foster-Hylton and Delloreen Ennis- London increased Jamaica's medal count by winning gold and bronze medals in the women's 100m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany.

Foster-Hylton won her first gold medal at the World Championships a few seconds ahead of Jamaican team mate Ennis-London, who almost clinched second place.

Foster-Hylton won in a season best time of 12.51, while Canadian Priscilla Lopes-Schliep was second in 12.54 seconds and Ennis-London was third also in a season best time of 12.55.

These two medals have increased Jamaica's medal count to seven so far at the Championships.

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