Connaughton heading to semi-finals

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Canada's Jared Connaughton leads his men's 200-meter heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. He came in third in the heat and will go on to the semi-finals tomorrow.

Published on August 7, 2012; Published on August 7, 2012

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New Haven sprinter Jared Connaughton is heading to the semi-finals for the 200-metre men's track event at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Connaughton came in third in his heat, with a time of 20.72.

Canadian teammate Aaron Brown also finished third in his heat with a time of 20.55 seconds and will also go on to the semi-finals.

The world record holder in the event, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, posted a time of 20.39 seconds during his qualifying heat.

The semi-finals take place 4:10 p.m. Wednesday and finals go 4:55 p.m. Thursday.

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Bill Dobbin

- August 8, 2012 at 14:32:39

We're with you all the way, Jared.....Good Luck and Good Speed ....!

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Patricia

- August 7, 2012 at 20:28:00

Way to go Jared you can do this we are all cheering loud for you , we are all so completely proud of you

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Juanita Glencross-Winslow

- August 7, 2012 at 19:11:25

Congratulations on your advance to the semis. New Haven is behind you 100%. Good luck in the next round!!!!

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dkbaileypei

- August 7, 2012 at 15:30:53

best wishes to you....what an impressive and well spoken role model you are to all of us! leave them in your dust!!!! dream big!!!

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Jody Bernard

- August 7, 2012 at 13:04:54

WTG Jared. Your little island is so very proud of you! Good luck in the semis.

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Rose Hicken

- August 7, 2012 at 12:11:04

Always very proud to watch you in the Olympics Jared. You always give it your all and deserve to win a medal. But even if that doesn't happen please remember we "Islanders" are proud of all your accomplishments and wish you well. WTG Jared!

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FAN

- August 7, 2012 at 10:09:45

GO JARED GO, very proud he is at the Olympics, I hope he enjoys his experience as well

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