Greene beats Montgomery as US sprints giant renew rivalry

0 Comments | AFP, April, 2004

WALNUT, United States (AFP) — Olympic champion Maurice Greene beat world record holder Tim Montgomery in the 100metres at the Mount San Antonio College Relays as the two sprint giants clashed for the first time in almost two years.

Three-time world champion Greene won easily in 10.02sec as Montgomery struggled with his start and a headwind, finishing third in 10.27. American Dwight Phillips placed second in 10.26.

"I don't back down from anyone," Greene said. "I am up for all challenges. This is a good beginning for me. I am on track now."

Greene exploded out of the blocks and led from start to finish while running into a headwind of 1.6 metres per second.

He said his time would have been faster had he not shot a glance Montgomery's way then raised...