Manson, Rose arrive here

JAKARTA (JP): Pole vaulter Patrick Manson and 100m sprinter Flirtisha Harris, both of the United States, and Jamaican 100m hurdler Dionne Rose arrived here yesterday to participate in the one-day, all-star track and field event on Saturday.

Manson told reporters he expects to better his 5.80 meter record.

Rose, in the meantime, plans to clock 12.95 seconds at the event. Her previous record was 13.03.

The event, organized by and named after timber-tycoon and sport patron Bob Hasan, will feature at least 44 international track and field athletes. (hdj)