Mexico’s Ana Gabriela Guevara broke the 300m world record running 35.30 seconds at the Grand Prix Banamex yesterday. Last year’s world number one broke the old mark of 35.46 secs set by England’s Kathy Cook in August 1984.European champion Ionela Tirlea, of Romania, was second in 36.20 while Olympic 400m gold medal winner Cathy Freeman of Australia finished third in 36.42 secs.The 25-year-old Guevara, who is considered one of Mexico’s finest athletes, was all smiles after the race waving a Mexican flag and thanking the crowd for their support.
