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Former UK track star Masai Russell wins first Olympic race to advance to 110mH semifinals

Former Kentucky track star Masai Russell won her first-ever 110mH Olympics race in a tight photo finish this morning.

The win sends Russell into the semifinal round in Paris.

Here is footage of this morning’s race:

A photo finish win for Masai Russell in her first race as an Olympian. #ParisOlympics

( USA Network and Peacock) pic.twitter.com/CjYxnDGB90

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 7, 2024