Devon Allen just missed the world record in the 110 meter hurdles at the New York Track and Field Grand Prix. The special thing: he is a professional football player.
The 27-year-old American ran the third-fastest time in history at 12.84 seconds, beating the ten-year-old record set by his compatriot Aries Merritt by just 0.04 seconds. Second place in the race went to world champion and Olympic silver medalist Grant Holloway (USA), whose best time was 12.81 seconds.
Wide reveiver with the Philadelphia Eagles
Allen signed a three-year contract with the in April Philly Eagles from the National Football League (NFL) signed. He had previously not practiced the sport for six years. At the so-called per day the NFL was the former wide receivers the university of Oregon the scouts Various clubs, however, noticed because he was 40 yards sprinted in 4.35 seconds.
Goal: World Cup in July
Allen, who ran the 110m hurdles in the 2016 Olympic final, has announced his intention to compete at the US Championships at the end of June in preparation for the World Championships in July Eugene/Oregon to qualify. Only then should his full attention be devoted to football.