US-BORN sisters in one-two at British Championships

LONDON: American-born sisters Tiffany Porter and Cindy Ofili finished first and second in the 100m hurdles at the British Championships.

Their success in Birmingham on Saturday meant the duo qualified to represent Britain in the event at the World Championships in Beijing in August.

Even though the sisters have a British mother and are thus qualified to compete for Britain, their detractors allege they are only in the UK because neither would gain a place in the United States team.

European champion Porter, who has run under her married name for several years, won in 12.83 with younger sister Ofili, only cleared to compete for Britain 11 days ago and making her first visit to the country, second in 12.86 in a race that, by coincidence, took place on US Independence Day.

Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill was third at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium in 13.10.