Rio medallist De Grasse fourth in return from injury

AFP  |  Los Angeles 

Canadian finished fourth in the men's 100m at the in Des Moines, Iowa, in his return from a nine-month absence.

De Grasse, whose three medals at the 2016 Rio included bronze in the 100m, made his first 100m start since July 2017, clocking 10.15sec with a favourable wind of 1.9 metres per second.

American Isiah Young won in 10.02sec, followed by compatriot (10.03) and Britain's CJ Ujah (10.13).

De Grasse, who took silver in the Rio 200m, suffered a right hamstring last summer that forced him out of the 2017 World Championships in

He was back in action on Saturday for the first time since winning a 200m in 20.03sec on July 16, 2017 in

De Grasse, a 23-year-old touted to emerge as a sprint star in the wake of Usain Bolt's retirement, resumed training in December.

He was targeting a return in time for in in early April, but opted out as a precaution.

"For me, it's all about coming out healthy," he said. "Now there are no limits for my next meet."

World record holder ran a wind-aided 12.37 in the 100m hurdles to win her third straight title.

"I'm pleased with it," said Harrison, who added she's next headed to the first meeting of 2018 at next week.

"I think it's going to set up the rest of my hurdles (season).

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First Published: Sun, April 29 2018. 18:45 IST