LJ Van Zyl, photo by PhotoRun.net
OSTRAVA (CZE): Meet record holder at 400 m hurdles LJ Van Zyl said for media in Ostrava that his target for Friday in Ostrava is to break the 49 seconds. He will face World leader Johnny Dutch and also in-shape Patryk Dobek of Poland with Jamaican talent Jaheel Hyde. Late withdrawal because of an injury is 2011 World champion Dai Greene. Michael Mathieu and Tony McQuay are also looking forward to fast race in the men 400 m against local hero Pavel Maslak. Organisers were all set for Wednesday arrival of main star of the meet Usain Bolt who will have an international press conference in Praha after meeting kids at the Chocholate Spike. Hammer World record holder Anita Wlodarczyk also arrived on Tuesday evening with hope to break the meet record of 78.07 in her season opener. Also the record holder Betty Heidler will compete. Hammer competitions will be staged on Thursday.
