Tyson Gay Breezes Through 200m Prelims

Posted July 5th, 2008 at 1:15 AM by Jay Hicks

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics

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After winning the 100-meter Olympic Trials final in 9.68 on Sunday, Tyson Gay is now back to compete in the 200-meters. The reigning 200-meter World Champion jogged easily to victory (20.43) in the preliminaries.

There were not any surprises, as everyone that was expected to move forward, did so tonight. Saturday are the semi and quarterfinal rounds with the finals taking place on Sunday.

Shawn Crawford qualified for the semifinal heat (20.18),along with Xavier Carter (20.86), and Walter Dix (20.66). Wallace Spearmon did not qualify for the 100 meters but then again it’s not his main race either. He hopes to get his ticket to Beijing and challenge Tyson Gay in the 200 meters.

Tonight Spearmon achieved his goal of getting out early, and winning his heat to qualify for the next round of 200-meter races.
“Operation Beijing is now underway to slowly put my race together for the finals. I do not want to get left at home,” said Spearmon.

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