Payne Breezes into 110 Hurdles Semifinals

Aug. 19, 2008

BEIJING - Former Bearcat David Payne moved into the semifinals of the 110-meter hurdles at the 2008 Olympic Games on Tuesday evening at National Stadium, winning his second-round heat in 13.24.

Payne, a bronze medalist at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan, posted the thrid-fastest time in the second round behind world record-holder David Oliver of the U.S. and Dayron Robles of Cuba.

Payne will compete in the semifinals on Wednesday at approximately 8:40 a.m. ET. Stay tuned to GoBEARCATS.com for updates on Payne and former Bearcat Mary Wineberg, who will represent the U.S. in the 4x400 meter relay beginning on Friday, Aug. 22.