Lalonde reclaims Canadian record to reach final
The Associated Press
Genevieve Lalonde has reclaimed her Canadian record in the women’s 3,000-metre steeplechase to clinch a spot in the Tokyo Olympic final. The 29-year-old from Moncton, N.B., ran nine minutes 22.64 seconds in sizzling 39 C heat at Olympic Stadium, the eighth fastest time in Sunday morning’s heats.Story continues below advertisement
Yee, from South Hazelton, B.C., ran 9:41.14 and didn’t move on. She broke Lalonde’s previous record on June 29, the last possible day to qualify for the Olympics.Winfred Yavi of Bahrain had the fastest time of the morning . Canadian Camryn Rogers clinched a spot in the women’s hammer throw final. The 22-year-old from Richmond, B.C., who recently won the NCAA championships and shattered the scholastic record, threw 73.97 metres, the fourth-best throw on the day.This content appears as provided to The Globe by the originating wire service. It has not been edited by Globe staff.
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