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Lead Stories: Friday, November 21, 2008

Gay Cruises Through Men’s 100-Meter Semifinals

Posted June 29th, 2008 at 6:18 PM by Jay Hicks

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics

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Tyson Gay cruised to 9.85 in the semifinals and secured a spot in the final. After the race he said “I am a little tired, but I feel good.” It is evident that Walter Dix (9.93) is poised to compete for a top three finish in the finals after a solid showing in his second place finish.

The second heat of men’s 100-meter semifinal heat was easily won by veteran Darvis Patton (10.04). He has fought injuries for two years to come back to top form. When asked about his mental state he said said “one more to go.”

Wallace Spearmon had a disappointing end to his bid to make the 100-meter team spot on the U.S. Olympic Team with a fifth place finish. High school national record holder Jeffrey Demps had a good run through the rounds against elite runners but did not qualify for the nationals.
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