Russell keeps up with top runners to make 200m semis


Pushing the limits: Russell Alexander Nasir Taib (left) in action during the men’s 200m event at the Alexander Stadium. — Bernama

SPRINTER Russell Alexander Nasir Taib braved the cold and gusty wind to qualify for the men’s 200m semi-finals in the Commonwealth Games.

Competing in heat two, the 24-year-old got off from the starting block with a powerful start and went on toe-to-toe with Kenya’s Dan Asamba towards the bend but eventually settled at the second spot with a time of 20.76 seconds at the Alexander Stadium.

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