Track: Michael Norman wins 200 semifinal heat at Olympic Trials
Michael Norman, an 18-year-old from Vista Murrieta, won his 200 semifinal heat at Friday’s U.S. Olympic Trials in Oregon. He ran 20.21.
He advances to Saturday’s final with a trip to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on the line. Norman is the two-time Gatorade national track athlete of the year headed to USC. He was wearing his trademark white headband and had Vista Murrieta on his jersey.
Here’s link to video of his race.
Another 18-year-old, Noah Lyles, won his heat in 20.26.
Former Taft High hurdler Jeshua Anderson won his heat of the 400 hurdles and will run in Saturday’s final.
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