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Ghana\u2019s Margaret Simpson is happy with her performance in the women\u2019s heptathlon despite placing 14th on the overall ranking.<\/p>\n
The 2005 World Bronze medalist started her campaign on a blistering note winning Heat 2 of the 100m hurdles in a seasonal best time of 13.43 but her performance was strongly impeded by a hamstring injury coupled with a problem in her waist that emerged during the high jump event.<\/p>\n
Despite a massive throw of 53.13m in the javelin throw, Margaret\u2019s performance in the long Jump, 200m, 800m and shot putt hindered her opportunity to secure a medal as she placed 14th on the overall ranking.<\/p>\n
Speaking to E TV Sports in Daegu, Margaret Simpson, whose total point accumulation stood at 6,183, said she was delighted with her display considering the circumstances.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very happy with my performance because I pulled my hamstring during the high jump.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also had this waist problem so I had to put a belt around my waist, but I decided not stop the competition,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The reigning All African Games champion says there are more positives from her participation in the championship saying \u201cI have secured qualification for the London 2012 Olympics.\u201d<\/p>\n
She is also hoping to set a new record at the upcoming All Africa Games after injury prevented her from taking a medal at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow I\u2019m planning for Maputo (All African Games 2011) but I will first go to treatment, \u201cthe Mauritius based athlete said adding that \u201cmy target is to break the African record of 6,432 which I set in Austria, in 2005.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the anxious wait for team Ghana\u2019s first medal continues at the World Championships after sprinter Aziz Zakari earlier failed to progress in the men\u2019s 100m heats.<\/p>\n
Long Jumper Ignisious Gaisah is set to compete on Thursday while the men\u2019s 4x100m relay team takes their turn on the last day of the competition.<\/p>\n
By Erasmus Kwaw<\/p>\n
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