Felix to feature in Manchester CityGames

Three-time world 200m champion Allyson Felix is a late, but high profile, entry for the Powerade CityGames Manchester on Sunday. After competing at the inaugural IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday, Felix will fly immediately to compete over...

Three-time world 200m champion Allyson Felix is a late, but high profile, entry for the Powerade CityGames Manchester on Sunday.

After competing at the inaugural IAAF Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday, Felix will fly immediately to compete over her gold medal-winning distance in the innovative street meeting.

The 24-year-old will replace fellow American, world 400m title holder Sanya Richards-Ross, who withdrew from both the Doha and Manchester events after suffering a quad injury.

Felix's participation will see her face Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie, the Bahamian who she relegated to third place in scoring her third successive IAAF World Championships victory in Berlin last August.

Her presence will offer an early-season opportunity for British number one Emily Freeman, seventh on that occasion, to clash with Felix before embarking on her own Diamond League schedule.

"I'm very glad that I can be a part of The Great CityGames Manchester," said Felix, who on Friday will face Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu over 400m in Doha.

"It is always fun to be a part of an event that works to bring out a unique and creative aspect of athletics."

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