Dawn Harper wins Olympic 100 hurdles gold; Cherry fourth and Jones in seventh

BEIJING (AP) Dawn Harper of the United States has won the women's 100-meter hurdles at the Beijing Olympics.

Harper won in a personal best 12.54 seconds Tuesday after U.S. teammate Lolo Jones, who had a clear lead, was knocked off balance when she hit the next-to-last hurdle.

Sally McLennan of Australia got the silver medal in a photo finish from Priscilla Lopes-Schliep of Canada after both crossed in 12.64. While american Damu Cherry (Tampa, Fla.) was fourth with a 12.65.

Jones, the world indoor champion who had the season-leading time going into the final, finished seventh in 12.72.