Nothing for Russel to crow about, but experience will be invaluable

Way off his mark: Russel Alexander Nasir Taib (left) was left trailing Zharnel Hughes of England (right) and Brendon Rodney of Canada in the men's 200m semi-final. — AP

SPRINTER Russel Alexander Nasir Taib will take back plenty of experience after failing to reach the 200m final.

The 24-year-old could only finish sixth in heat one with a time of 21.32s, which was slower than the time he recorded in the heats.