1.   American hurdlers fared well in qualifying.

2.   The other two American hurdlers in the event, Sandra Glover and Kim Batten made the semis, too.

3.   Other American hurdlers were also successful.

4.   A hamstring injury knocked Devers out of her Olympic races, but the American hurdler is entered here.

5.   American hurdler Gail Devers and Cuban high jumper Javier Sotomayor withdrew Tuesday from the undercard.

6.   The judges gave another Jamaican, Gillian Russell second with American hurdler Cheryl Dickey and Patricia Girard of France tied for third, each receiving bronze medals.

7.   With world and Olympic champion Derrick Adkins already eliminated, another American hurdler, Bryan Bronson, was the big favorite after consistently fast victories all season.

8.   Floreal is married to American hurdler LaVonna Martin and they live in Atlanta.

9.   American hurdler Allen Johnson will take the track at the World Indoor Championships this week believing he can win.