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Ayla Smith Advances to Semifinals at US Olympic Trials

Posted: 8:13 PM Jun 28, 2012
Reporter: Matt Estreich

Smith advanced to Friday's semifinal round by finishing third in her heat Thursday night with a time of 57.01.

The top three finishers in each heat qualified Thursday night along with the four next fastest times.

Smith will run in one of two eight-runner heats tomorrow for a chance to race again in Sunday's final. Her race is 6:20 PM.

Smith's time ranked 15 out of the 16 runners to qualify for the semifinals.

Smith is currently a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin.