Harper-Nelson shock exit ends Rio dream

Former Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson was left in shock on Friday after missing out on a place in the final of the 100 meter hurdles at the US track and field trials by just 0.01 of a second

Eugene (US): Former Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson was left in shock on Friday after missing out on a place in the final of the 100 meter hurdles at the US track and field trials by just 0.01 of a second.

Dawn Harper-Nelson

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist finished ninth fastest in the semi-finals, leaving her just outside the final and ending her hopes of what would have been an Olympic swansong.

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