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KU volunteer coach qualifies for 100m hurdle semifinals at Tokyo Olympics

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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.