Former LSU track star Muna Lee ran her personal best in the 200m to qualify for the medal round in Beijing tomorrow. She finished second in her heat with a career-topping time of 12.29.
Americans Allyson Felix, Lee and Marshevet Hooker all advanced, as did the Jamaican trio of Veronica Campbell-Brown, Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart. The Americans are hoping to avoid a replay of the 100m final, where Jamaica swept the medals.
Campbell-Brown, the defending Olympic champion, won her semifinal in 22.19. Felix, who was second to Campbell-Brown in Athens, ran a relaxed 22.33 to win the second semifinal.
Afterward, Felix said a sub-22 would be needed to win gold Thursday.
Americans Allyson Felix, Lee and Marshevet Hooker all advanced, as did the Jamaican trio of Veronica Campbell-Brown, Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart. The Americans are hoping to avoid a replay of the 100m final, where Jamaica swept the medals.
Campbell-Brown, the defending Olympic champion, won her semifinal in 22.19. Felix, who was second to Campbell-Brown in Athens, ran a relaxed 22.33 to win the second semifinal.
Afterward, Felix said a sub-22 would be needed to win gold Thursday.
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