CWG: Kenyan duo Mukhobe, Mutunga through to 400m hurdles final
Wiseman Mukhobe competes in a past race. He's qualified for the 400m hurdles final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. Photo/Courtesy
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Kenya's
Wiseman Mukhobe qualified for the men’s 400m hurdles final after winning heat 1
at the Commonwealth Games clocking 50.03 seconds.
Mukhobe
is joined in the final by compatriot William Mutunga who clocked his personal
best of 49.99secs in heat two to also sail to the final where the medal
prospects are high.
In heat one Ezekiel Nathaniel of Nigeria finished second while Canada's
Malik Metivier was third as the Commonwealth Games continued to light up the
wider West Midland in Birmingham, England.
At
the same time Jamaica's Jaheel Hyde won the men's 400m hurdles heat two to also
secure his place in the final while Kyron McMaster of the British Virgin Islands
came second ahead of Mutunga. Guernsey's Alastair Chalmers finished fourth to
also bag a final’s ticket.
The
Alexander Stadium, one of the main venues for the games, which also staged the
opening ceremony, is also hosting the track and field events. The venue will
also host the closing ceremony.

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