Hong Kong hurdler Vera Lui sets personal best at Asian Championships; narrowly misses out on podium finish
- The 2018 Asian Games bronze medallist continues her fine form with new personal best
- Next target is World University Games in Naples this summer
Vera Lui Lai-yiu set another personal best in the women’s 100-metre hurdles but narrowly missed out on a medal at the Asian Championships in Qatar on Wednesday.
Ayako Kimura of Japan won the gold in 13.13, followed by Chen Jiamin of China (13.24). Masumi Aoki of Japan came third in 13.28. Lui also set her previous best 13.35 in the heats in Doha.
“My target was to beat my previous time and position at the last Asian Championships and I did it,” said Lui, who managed seventh place in 13.89 at the same event two years ago in India.
“Of course, it would be great if I also won a medal this time, but having reached the target – plus setting a personal best – has delighted me and my coach.”
Lui built on a fine start in the race and held third place until the last hurdle when she was passed by the Japanese runner.