Hailu wins short distance Grand Slam title
Ethiopa's Freweyni Hailu finished third in the 800m behind Mary Moraa and Nikki Hiltz but earned enough points win the short distance Grand Slam at Ansin Sports Complex in Miami, Florida.
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