American athlete Allyson Felix qualifies for the final in the 400m at the Tokyo Olympics together with Rio 2016 champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo from the Bahamas. Competing in her sixth Olympics, veteran Allyson Felix finished 2nd in her semifinal series with 49.89 seconds, following winner Jamaica’s Stephenie Ann McPherson with a time of 49.34 seconds.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo won her semifinal series with 49.60 seconds after finishing 8th in the 200m. However, all eight finalists in the 400 meters go to the battle for the title and medals with results of less than 50 seconds in their semifinals.
World champion Salwa Eid Naser is not in Tokyo at the Games, as she is serving a sentence for several missed doping tests. Allyson Felix can also become the most successful athlete with the most awards here. The 35-year-old athlete hopes to add more to her trophies after winning six gold and three silver medals at 400m and the 400m relay.
The best time before the final was given by the Jamaican Stephenie Ann McPherson, who achieved a personal record of 49.34 seconds. Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic, who finished with a national record of 49.38 seconds, achieved the second strongest result. The second of this series, which continues in the final, is Candice McLeod of Jamaica with 49.51.
