At the 2026 P-T-S meeting in Banská Bystrica, Slovak hurdler Viktória Forster secured fifth place in the 110-meter hurdles with a season-best time of 13.12 seconds, despite a momentary loss of balance. The event featured a dominant victory by Jamaica’s Demisha Roswell, who set a new stadium record of 12.54 seconds.
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Demisha Roswell’s winning time of 12.54 seconds stands as the new stadium record, outpacing her compatriot Britany Anderson, who finished second in 12.73 seconds. Hungary’s Luca Kozáková rounded out the top three with a time of 12.76 seconds, according to meet results.
“I have two season-best performances, but I believe both times can still go lower,” Forster stated following the event. Her teammate, Laura Frličková, also recorded a season-best time of 13.22 seconds, a result she described as a “progress” ahead of the junior world championships.
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“I was in extreme stress,” Frličková told Sportnet after the race. “The number of people here is extreme, which is positive, but it is not something I am used to.”
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Forster remains optimistic about her potential, stating that she believes she has not yet “said the last word” for the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the women’s 110m hurdles at P-T-S 2026?
Demisha Roswell of Jamaica won the event with a stadium record of 12.54 seconds. - What was Viktória Forster’s result?
Forster finished in fifth place with a season-best time of 13.12 seconds. - How did Laura Frličková perform?
Frličková achieved a season-best time of 13.22 seconds while competing under the pressure of a home crowd.
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