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Aug. 4, 2012

LONDON – Former Texas Longhorn Sanya Richards-Ross won her 400m semifinal heat, earning the right to compete for a long sought-after Olympic gold in the event on Sunday.

Competing in the first of three semifinals, Richards-Ross got out to a quick start and easily made up the stagger.  For the second straight day, she entered the backstretch with a lead and was able to ease into a comfortable finish in 50.07, just ahead of hometown favorite Christine Ohuruogu.

Richards-Ross’ time qualified her fourth overall for the final behind Antonina Krivoshapka (Russia), DeeDee Trotter (USA) and Novlene Williams-Mills (Jamaica).  Also advancing were Amantle Montsho (Botswana), Francena McCorory (USA), Ohuruogu (Great Britain) and Rosemarie Whyte (Jamaica).  The final will take place Sunday at 3:10 p.m. Central.  

Full results from the 400m semifinals can be found by clicking here.

Also competing on Sunday will be a pair of former Longhorns in the 400m hurdles.  Raasin McIntosh (Liberia) and defending Olympic champion and Olympic record-holder Melaine Walker (Jamaica) will open up competition in the event with Round 1 heats at 1:00 p.m. Central.

NBC is carrying coverage of track & field throughout the 2012 Olympics.  Localized coverage schedules can be found by visiting NBCOlympics.com.

Saturday, August 4
Women’s 400m Dash Semifinals
1. Antonina Krivoshapka – 49.81
2. DeeDee Trotter – 49.87
3. Novlene Williams-Mills – 49.91
4. Sanya Richards-Ross – 50.07
5. Amantle Montsho – 50.15
6. Francena McCorory – 50.19
7. Christine Ohuruogu – 50.22
8. Rosemarie Whyte – 50.98 

Sunday, August 5
1:00 p.m. – 400m Hurdles Round 1 (Melaine Walker, Raasin McIntosh)
3:10 p.m. – 400m Dash Final (Sanya Richards-Ross)