KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A University of Kansas volunteer track and field coach will advance to the 100-meter hurdles semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics.
Christina Clemons placed second in her heat with a time of 12.91 to continue her Olympic journey. Britany Anderson, of Jamaica, placed first in the same heat with a time of 12.67.
Clemons qualified to compete in Tokyo by placing third in the U.S. Olympic Trials with a time of 12.53.
While attending Ohio State University, Clemons was an 11-time All-American and 10-time Big Ten champion.