Canada's Melissa Bishop claws into 800m final
Dylan Martinez / REUTERS
Canada's Melissa Bishop advanced to the 800m final at Rio 2016, cruising to the finish line second on Thursday at the end of a physical semifinal No. 2.
Dealing with pushing and shoving in the middle of a congested field, the reigning world silver medalist settled for the sixth-fastest time overall after having run the best heat in qualification.
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caster Semenya (RSA) | 1:58.15 |
| 2 | Lynsey Sharp (GBR) | 1:58.65 |
| 3 | Kate Grace (U.S.) | 1:58.79 |
| 4 | Maryna Arzamasava (BLR) | 1:58.87 |
| 5 | Joanna Jozwik (POL) | 1:58.93 |
| 6 | Melissa Bishop (CAN) | 1:59.05 |
| 7 | Margaret Wambui (KEN) | 1:59.21 |
| 8 | Francine Niyonsaba (BDI) | 1:59.59 |
Caster Semenya, Lynsey Sharp, Kate Grace, and Maryna Arzamasava, the four fastest runners in qualification for the final, each emerged from the third heat.
Bishop will race for a spot on the podium under the lights Saturday night at Olympic Stadium.