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News - 19.05.2012

Idowu takes Triple Jump from Claye and Taylor

In his first meeting of the year, Britain'sPhillips Idowu defeated both world outdoor and indoor champions from the USA, Christian Taylor and Will Claye. With a second round leap of 17.24, the Briton ended 12cm ahead of Claye with Taylor third on 16.96. It was the Briton who was to overcome the adverse weather conditions better than either of his main rivals to set a new meeting record.