Omar McLeod won heat 1 of the Men’s 110m Hurdles in 13.27 and has advanced to the semi-finals at the Rio Olympics.
McLeod beat Jeff Porter of the USA (2nd in 13.50s) and Jeffrey Julmis of Haiti, who finished third in 13.66s.
Omar McLeod #JAM @JamaicaOlympics 1st – 110M Hurdles Heat#1 @ESPN_Caribbean #CANOC2016 #RioESPN #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/XOZvBYU2OZ
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Rainy weather conditions seem to have contributed to compatriot Deuce Carter failed attempt to qualify for the semis.
Carter started out well in heat but then hits a hurdle, slips and didn’t recover. He finished 7 in his heat of the Men’s 110m Hurdles.
Deuce Carter #JAM @JamaicaOlympics 7th – 110M Hurdles Heat#2 @ESPN_Caribbean #CANOC2016 #RioESPN #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/7zDObXIT5Z
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The track and field events at the Rio Olympics has been delayed due heavy rains.
