Olympic champion McLeod cruises to win 110m hurdles in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Omar McLeod clinched the men's 110m hurdles title with a final surge at Shanghai Diamond League meeting here on Saturday.

Jamaican McLeod held on the challenge from Spaniard Orlando Ortega, the silver medalist at the Rio Games, at the final sprint to finish home in 13.09 seconds. Ortega took the silver once again in 13.15.

Xie Wenjun, a Shanghai native, finished third in 13.31.