Darke County native Clayton Murphy, a two-time Olympian and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, advanced to the semifinals of the 800 meters, finishing third in his first-round heat with a time of 1:47.49. The Tri-Village High School grad will run in the 800-meter semis Friday night at 10:45 p.m.
Daniel Michalski, a Xenia High graduate and former Cedarville University runner, won his heat of the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 8:23.39, the fastest time anyone ran Thursday night. Michalski, who just missed the Olympic team last year, will be one of 15 runners in the steeplechase final at 5:04 p.m. Saturday.
Stivers High School grad Tyler Johnson finished fourth in his heat of the 400 meters, running a time of 46.19 to narrowly qualifying for the semifinals. Johnson, who just finished a four-time All-American career at Ohio State, will run in the semis at 11:45 p.m. Friday.
Sam Prakel, a Versailles High School graduate, won his heat of the 1,500 meters in a time of 3:40.91. Prakel, who made the Olympic Trials 1,500-meter final last year, is used to competing at Hayward Field, as he ran for the University of Oregon there. He’ll run in the 1,500-meter final at 4:52 p.m. Saturday.
USA Track Championships on TV
Friday, June 24 CNBC, 10 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, June 25 NBC, 4-6 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 NBC, 4-5 p.m. USA, 5-6 p.m.
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