Marquis Dendy and Jasmine Moore proceed to the finals of the long jump and triple jump, while Joseph Fahnbulleh qualifies for the semi-finals in the 200m.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Over the previous two days of action at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, the Florida Gators have had five athletes compete in both qualifying and final rounds.
Only one athlete participated in Tuesday’s action as Cory McGee ran in the women’s 1500m final. Four athletes took part in Wednesday’s competition as Marquis Dendy and Jasmine Moore took part in the long jump and triple jump, while Talitha Diggs and Joseph Fahnbulleh hit the track for the 400m and 200m, respectively.
Here are the headlines from Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23.
JUMPERS DENDY AND MOORE ADVANCE TO FINALS
United States Champion, Marquis Dendy qualified for the men’s long jump final early Wednesday morning. A tenth-place finish in the qualifying round, courtesy of an 8.08m (26’6″) mark, granted Dendy the opportunity to compete for a medal on Thursday, August 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Participating in her second event of World Championships, Jasmine Moore looked to reach another final, this time in the women’s triple jump. Moore was able to accomplish this feat thanks to a tenth-place finish in the qualifying round.
She will continue competition on Friday, August 25 at 1:35 p.m. ET.
FAHNBULLEH TO PARTICIPATE IN SEMI-FINAL
Former Gator Joseph Fahnbulleh began competition at the 2023 World Athletics Championships on Wednesday. Representing Liberia, Fahnbulleh participated in the men’s 200m. His time of 20.42 was good for a second-place finish in his heat.
His placement in the heat automatically earned him a spot in the semi-final race which is scheduled for Thursday, August 24 at 2:20 p.m. ET.
MCGEE AND DIGGS CONCLUDE EVENTS
McGee concluded her third straight trip to the women’s 1500m World Championship final on Tuesday with a tenth-place finish, completing the race with a time of 4:01.60. McGee was the only member of Team USA to reach the 1500m final.
After participating in 2022 World Championships as a member of the 4x400m relay team, Talitha Diggs concluded her 2023 World Championships appearance with an individual event. On Wednesday, Diggs placed 8th in the women’s 400m, as she crossed the finish line in 51.25. She too was the only representative from Team USA in her race.
2023 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION & DETAILS
Location/Venue
Budapest, Hungary / National Athletics Centre
Dates
August 19th – August 27th
Meet Schedule/Results
World Athletics Championships Schedule<https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/budapest23/timetable>
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22:
Women’s 1500m (Finals)
* 10) Cory McGee (USA) – 4:01.60
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23:
Men’s Long Jump (Qualification)
* 10) Marquis Dendy (USA) – 8.08m (26’6″)**
Men’s 200m (Heats)
* 19) Joseph Fahnbulleh (Liberia) – 20.42*
Women’s Triple Jump (Qualification)
* 10) Jasmine Moore (USA) – 14.13m (46’4″)**
Women’s 400m (Finals)
* 8) Talitha Diggs (USA) – 51.25
Thursday, August 24:
1:30 p.m. – Men’s Long Jump (Finals)
* Marquis Dendy (USA)
2:20 p.m. – Men’s 200m (Semi-Finals)
* Joseph Fahnbulleh (Liberia)
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