Women's 400-meter dash semifinal results

DES MOINES, Iowa – Hampton University senior Francena McCorory advanced to the final of the 400-meter dash on Friday at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, held at Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University.

McCorory (Hampton, Va.), a three-time NCAA champion in the 400-meter dash, ran a 52.15 to post the fourth-fastest time, finishing as runner-up in her semifinal heat. Debbie Dunn, who won the first heat, posted the fastest semifinal time with a 50.97.

Natasha Hastings was second overall with a 51.10 in the semifinal heats, while Monica Hargrove posted the third-fastest time with a 51.42.

The finals for the women's 400-meter dash will be held on Saturday at 2:36 p.m. CST. NBC will have live television coverage of the race, going on the air at 3 p.m. EST. The USA Nationals will also be broadcast via live streaming at www.usatf.org.

To learn more about the 2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, visit www.usatf.org. For more information on Hampton University track & field, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.