'Try not to die': Why Glasgow's gales hit different for hurdlers

Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke confronted an unusual weather problem at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. According to ABC News, Jenneke said on Thursday she's jealous of sprinters who enjoy strong tailwinds, but she fears for her life when those same gales hit her during the hurdles. It's a reminder that conditions benefiting one athlete can pose real challenges for another.

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