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Orla Comerford posts personal best to win para 100m at Bislett Games in Oslo

Orla Comerford ran into a slight headwind when setting a new mark in the 100m
Orla Comerford ran into a slight headwind when setting a new mark in the 100m

Orla Comerford clocked a lifetime best of 11.87 to win the para women's 100m at the Bislett Games in Oslo on Wednesday.

The victory in the Norweigan capital continues the Dubliner's positive start to the season, following her win at the FBK Games in the Netherlands on Monday, which saw her post 11.96 for the 100m.

That time was eclipsed by the Paralympic bronze medallist in Oslo when running into a slight headwind of 0.7m/s.

The Bislett Games is one of the meets that incorporates para athletics, with Comerford no doubt keen to compete in more ahead of September's World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.

Thursday will see Rhasidat Adeleke and Mark English in action at the Oslo Diamond League.

On Monday last, English became the first Irishman to break 1:44 in the 800m, lowering his own Irish record for the second time in 11 days with his run of 1:43.92 at the FBK Games.

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