CWG: Kenyan duo Mukhobe, Mutunga through to 400m hurdles final

Mkalla wa Mwambodze
By Mkalla wa Mwambodze August 02, 2022 10:58 (EAT)
CWG: Kenyan duo Mukhobe, Mutunga through to 400m hurdles final

Wiseman Mukhobe competes in a past race. He's qualified for the 400m hurdles final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. Photo/Courtesy

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Kenya's Wiseman Mukhobe qualified for the men’s 400m hurdles final after winning heat 1 at the Commonwealth Games clocking 50.03 seconds.

Mukhobe is joined in the final by compatriot William Mutunga who clocked his personal best of 49.99secs in heat two to also sail to the final where the medal prospects are high.

In heat one Ezekiel Nathaniel of Nigeria finished second while Canada's Malik Metivier was third as the Commonwealth Games continued to light up the wider West Midland in Birmingham, England.

At the same time Jamaica's Jaheel Hyde won the men's 400m hurdles heat two to also secure his place in the final while Kyron McMaster of the British Virgin Islands came second ahead of Mutunga. Guernsey's Alastair Chalmers finished fourth to also bag a final’s ticket.

The Alexander Stadium, one of the main venues for the games, which also staged the opening ceremony, is also hosting the track and field events. The venue will also host the closing ceremony.

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