Jessica Ennis-Hill confirms her place in July's Muller Anniversary Games
By Sky Sports News HQ
Last Updated: 29/06/16 11:35am
Jessica Ennis-Hill will compete in the long jump and hurdles at the Muller Anniversary Games, staged at the Olympic Stadium in London just two weeks before the start of the 2016 Games.
The Olympic and world heptathlon champion will compete in the 100m hurdles, lining up against the world leader and second fastest women ever Kendra Harrison, who is looking to extend her gap at the top of the Diamond Race standings.
She will be joined by reigning world indoor champion Nia Ali, 2013 world champion Brianna Rollins and Britain's European champion Tiffany Porter.
The Sky Academy ambassador looks on course to challenge for a podium position at the Rio Olympic Games following her best heptathlon since the 2012 Olympics in very difficult weather conditions in Germany earlier this month.
She said: "I have been very selective about my competitions but due to the very strong field in the 100m hurdles in London my coach and myself felt it was good to have a fast race before heading to the training camp for Rio.
"I love running the hurdles and know there is a quicker time in me this year. The competition on the Friday night at the Muller Anniversary Games will be tough, so I am banking on a good crowd to lift me to run a good time."
Ennis-Hill leapt to a long jump personal best of 6.63m in Ratingen and will also contest that event on the Saturday of the Muller Anniversary Games, where she will face some of the world's best talents.
Staged on July 22-23, the Muller Anniversary Games will provide the final Olympic preparation races for many of the world's best athletes; Usain Bolt has already confirmed that he will compete on the Friday night.
