

Nageotte looks to be a medal contender and cleared 4.55 meters in Group A to make the final. Katie Nageotte and Morgann Romero Leleux will represent the U.S. Two Americans advance to 400m finalĪmericans Michael Cherry and Michael Norman will compete in the men's 400m final.Ĭherry won the second heat of the semifinals with a time of 44.44 seconds to automatically qualify and Norman qualified in the third heat with a time of 44.52 seconds. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who won the 100m silver medal just two days earlier won the heat with a time of 22.13 seconds.Īnavia Battle also finished fifth in her heat with a time of 23.02 and failed to qualify for the final. The American finished fifth in the first semifinal heat running a time of 22.57. Jenna Prandini won't be heading to the women's 200m final. Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah, who earned the title of fastest woman alive after winning the women's 100m, coasted to the finish line first in Thomas' heat with a personal best time of 21.66.

However, Thomas ran the fourth-fastest time of all competitors, clinching a spot in the final. Thomas finished third in the second heat crossing the finish line in 22.01 seconds while Namibia Christine Mboma finished second with a time of 21.97. Gabby Thomas advances to 200m finalĪmerican Gabby Thomas will compete with the fastest women in the world in the women's 200m final. She ran a 54.97 time in Round 1.Īmerican Anna Cockrell also qualified with a time of 54.17 seconds to give the U.S. Muhammad crossed the finish line first in the first semifinal heat with a time of 53.30 seconds. Reigning champion Dalilah Muhammad also clinched a spot in the final and will defend her title from the 2016 Rio Olympics. McLaughlin easily crossed the finish line ahead of the competition in her Round 1 heat Friday with a time of 54.65 seconds. McLaughlin won her heat in the pouring rain with a time of 53.03 seconds. superstar Dalilah Muhammad conquered inclement weather to each qualify for the women's 400m hurdles final. World record holder Sydney McLaughlin and U.S. Paralympics Open in Tokyo's National Stadium With Acrobats, Fireworks and Parade of Athletes Three Americans make 400m Hurdles Final
