Chambers defends indoor crown

Dwain Chambers confirmed his status as a genuine contender for the World Indoor title by storming to the fastest time in the world this year at the UK Championships and World Trials in Sheffield.

Chambers blasted to a time of 6.50 seconds to claim the title for the third year in succession ahead of Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (6.55 seconds) and Craig Pickering (6.66 seconds) at the English Institute of Sport.

Olympic relay gold medallist Mark Lewis-Francis was fourth in 6.67.

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