<p>Jamaica's world record holder Usain Bolt blamed a new type of starting blocks after being made to work for victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Bolt found himself in the unusual position of second, behind compatriot Asafa Powell with 10 metres to go, before edging ahead to win in a meeting record of 9.79 seconds. “The blocks have changed from last season,” the Olympic champion told a news conference. <br /><br />“For me, when I came on the blocks, the reaction was good but the execution -- because I was less comfortable -- execution from the blocks was not that good. <br /><br />“I'm not very happy with my new blocks. I think I need to go back to the old blocks. “When I get everything all right, I can really relax and be myself. Now there are a few things I need to work on, so in trying to get those things first and then I can get back to be myself,” Bolt added. <br /><br />After crossing the line, Bolt collided with a flower girl on the track, catching her as she stumbled and then hugging her with a big grin on his face. <br /><br />Powell's time of 9.85 was his best of the season and Lerone Clarke completed a Jamaican sweep of the top three with a time of 10.10. <br /><br />Powell, who had been well beaten by Bolt in Rome a week ago, appeared much happier with his performance this time out. <br /><br />“It was a season best, which is what I need right now, to keep improving,” the former world record holder told reporters. “This is not the Olympics and I wasn't really training for this event. This means that it (the Olympics) is going to be awesome.”<br /><br />Australia's 100 metres hurdler Sally Pearson, who like Bolt is red-hot favourite to win her event at the London Olympics, appeared none the worse for wear after her 29-hour trip to Norway with a comfortable victory in 12.49, equalling her world leading time. <br /><br />Double Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele's issues with form continued when he could manage fifth only over the 5,000 metres on a sunny evening. The Ethiopian world record holder clocked 13 minutes 0.54 seconds. <br /><br />Results: Men: 100M: Usain Bolt (Jam) 9.79 seconds, 1; Asafa Powell (Jam) 9.85, 2; Lerone Clarke (Jam) 10.10, 3.<br /><br />Mile: Asbel Kiprop (Ken) 3:49.22, 1; Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku (Ken) 3:50.00, 2; Mekonnen Gebremedhin (Eth) 3:50.02, 3.<br /><br />5000M: Dejen Gebremeskel (Eth) 12:58.92, 1; Hagos Gebrhiwet (Eth) 12:58.99, 2; Imane Merga (Eth) 12:59.77, 3. 400M hurdles: Javier Culson (Pur) 47.92, 1; Jehue Gordon (Tri) 48.78, 2; Justin Gaymon (US) 48.97, 3. Pole vault: Renaud Lavillenie (Fra) 5.82 metres, 1; Malte Mohr (Ger) 5.62, 2; Lukasz Michalski (Pol) 5.52, 3. Triple jump: Lyukman Adams (Rus) 17.09, 1; Christian Taylor (US) 17.06, 2; Sheryf El-Sheryf (Ukr) 17.03, 3. Shot put: Tomasz Majewski (Pol) 21.36, 1; Dylan Armstrong (Can) 20.82, 2; David Storl (Ger) 20.69, 3.<br /><br />Javelin: Vitezslav Vesely (Cze) 88.11, 1; Fatih Avan (Tur) 83.82, 2; Andreas Thorkildsen (Nor) 82.30, 3. <br /><br />Women: 100M: Ezinne Okparaebo (Nor) 11.31, 1; ChaRonda Williams (US) 11.44, 2; Sheri-Ann Brooks (Jam) 11.44, 3. 200M: Murielle Ahoure (CIV) 22.42, 1; Abiodun Oyepitan (Bri) 22.71, 2; ChaRonda Williams (US) 22.75, 3. 400M: Amantle Montsho (Bot) 49.68, 1; Patricia Hall (Jam) 50.71, 2; Debbie Dunn (US) 51.22, 3. 1500M: Abeba Arigawe (Eth) 4:02.42, 1; Genzebe Dibaba (Eth) 4:03.28, 2; Anna Mishchenko (Ukr) 4:03.33, 3.100M hurdles: Sally Pearson (Aus) 12.49, 1; Kristi Castlin (US) 12.56, 2; Tiffany Ofili-Porter (Bri) 12.70, 3.<br /><br />3000M steeplechase: Milcah Chemos Cheywa (Ken) 9:07.14, 1; Sofia Assefa (Eth) 9:09.00, 2; Hiwot Ayalew (Eth) 9:09.61, 3.<br /><br />High jump: Chaunte Lowe (US) 1.97, 1; Tia Hellebaut (Bel) 1.93, 2; Marina Aitova (Kaz) 1.90, 3.<br /><br />Long jump: Olga Kucherenko (Rus) 6.96, 1; Elena Sokolova (Rus) 6.89, 2; Janay DeLoach (US) 6.78, 3.<br /><br />Discus throw: Sandra Perkovic (Cro) 64.89, 1; Nadine Mueller (Ger) 63.60, 2; Yarelis Barrios (Cub) 63.57, 3.</p>
<p>Jamaica's world record holder Usain Bolt blamed a new type of starting blocks after being made to work for victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Bolt found himself in the unusual position of second, behind compatriot Asafa Powell with 10 metres to go, before edging ahead to win in a meeting record of 9.79 seconds. “The blocks have changed from last season,” the Olympic champion told a news conference. <br /><br />“For me, when I came on the blocks, the reaction was good but the execution -- because I was less comfortable -- execution from the blocks was not that good. <br /><br />“I'm not very happy with my new blocks. I think I need to go back to the old blocks. “When I get everything all right, I can really relax and be myself. Now there are a few things I need to work on, so in trying to get those things first and then I can get back to be myself,” Bolt added. <br /><br />After crossing the line, Bolt collided with a flower girl on the track, catching her as she stumbled and then hugging her with a big grin on his face. <br /><br />Powell's time of 9.85 was his best of the season and Lerone Clarke completed a Jamaican sweep of the top three with a time of 10.10. <br /><br />Powell, who had been well beaten by Bolt in Rome a week ago, appeared much happier with his performance this time out. <br /><br />“It was a season best, which is what I need right now, to keep improving,” the former world record holder told reporters. “This is not the Olympics and I wasn't really training for this event. This means that it (the Olympics) is going to be awesome.”<br /><br />Australia's 100 metres hurdler Sally Pearson, who like Bolt is red-hot favourite to win her event at the London Olympics, appeared none the worse for wear after her 29-hour trip to Norway with a comfortable victory in 12.49, equalling her world leading time. <br /><br />Double Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele's issues with form continued when he could manage fifth only over the 5,000 metres on a sunny evening. The Ethiopian world record holder clocked 13 minutes 0.54 seconds. <br /><br />Results: Men: 100M: Usain Bolt (Jam) 9.79 seconds, 1; Asafa Powell (Jam) 9.85, 2; Lerone Clarke (Jam) 10.10, 3.<br /><br />Mile: Asbel Kiprop (Ken) 3:49.22, 1; Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku (Ken) 3:50.00, 2; Mekonnen Gebremedhin (Eth) 3:50.02, 3.<br /><br />5000M: Dejen Gebremeskel (Eth) 12:58.92, 1; Hagos Gebrhiwet (Eth) 12:58.99, 2; Imane Merga (Eth) 12:59.77, 3. 400M hurdles: Javier Culson (Pur) 47.92, 1; Jehue Gordon (Tri) 48.78, 2; Justin Gaymon (US) 48.97, 3. Pole vault: Renaud Lavillenie (Fra) 5.82 metres, 1; Malte Mohr (Ger) 5.62, 2; Lukasz Michalski (Pol) 5.52, 3. Triple jump: Lyukman Adams (Rus) 17.09, 1; Christian Taylor (US) 17.06, 2; Sheryf El-Sheryf (Ukr) 17.03, 3. Shot put: Tomasz Majewski (Pol) 21.36, 1; Dylan Armstrong (Can) 20.82, 2; David Storl (Ger) 20.69, 3.<br /><br />Javelin: Vitezslav Vesely (Cze) 88.11, 1; Fatih Avan (Tur) 83.82, 2; Andreas Thorkildsen (Nor) 82.30, 3. <br /><br />Women: 100M: Ezinne Okparaebo (Nor) 11.31, 1; ChaRonda Williams (US) 11.44, 2; Sheri-Ann Brooks (Jam) 11.44, 3. 200M: Murielle Ahoure (CIV) 22.42, 1; Abiodun Oyepitan (Bri) 22.71, 2; ChaRonda Williams (US) 22.75, 3. 400M: Amantle Montsho (Bot) 49.68, 1; Patricia Hall (Jam) 50.71, 2; Debbie Dunn (US) 51.22, 3. 1500M: Abeba Arigawe (Eth) 4:02.42, 1; Genzebe Dibaba (Eth) 4:03.28, 2; Anna Mishchenko (Ukr) 4:03.33, 3.100M hurdles: Sally Pearson (Aus) 12.49, 1; Kristi Castlin (US) 12.56, 2; Tiffany Ofili-Porter (Bri) 12.70, 3.<br /><br />3000M steeplechase: Milcah Chemos Cheywa (Ken) 9:07.14, 1; Sofia Assefa (Eth) 9:09.00, 2; Hiwot Ayalew (Eth) 9:09.61, 3.<br /><br />High jump: Chaunte Lowe (US) 1.97, 1; Tia Hellebaut (Bel) 1.93, 2; Marina Aitova (Kaz) 1.90, 3.<br /><br />Long jump: Olga Kucherenko (Rus) 6.96, 1; Elena Sokolova (Rus) 6.89, 2; Janay DeLoach (US) 6.78, 3.<br /><br />Discus throw: Sandra Perkovic (Cro) 64.89, 1; Nadine Mueller (Ger) 63.60, 2; Yarelis Barrios (Cub) 63.57, 3.</p>