Daegu Stadium (© Getty Images)
27 August 2011Daegu, Korea - Mye-lim Jung delighted the host nation's supporters when moving into the first round of the women's 100 metres with the third fastest time in the preliminary round.
The 24-year-old who is also a talented hurdler and Korean champion in both events, later on Saturday with 17 other sprinters will face world class opposition after her victory in a time of 11.90.
Jung was one of 31 athletes who competed in the preliminary round, now designated for those not holding the pre-championship 'B' standard.
Unfortunately 19-year-old Youlia Camera of Guinea who came into the meeting with no known form had the disappointment of being disqualified in the first heat of the morning.
David Martin for IAAF
