The Upper Austrian ran a time of 52.18 seconds in the first heat at Hayward Field and thus ended up in fourth place, but made progress over time. Best of this heat was double Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas in 51.10.
In the morning session on Sunday, Walli started the first of the six heats and had to wait until the last run before progressing over time was certain. Because only the first three of each heat and the other six fastest times will be in the semi-finals of the top 24 on Wednesday at 6.45 p.m. (Thursday/3.45 CEST). The 26-year-old made it on the dot as the sixth best overall and 24th overall. of the 43-strong field.
Jamaican Stephenie Ann McPherson was the fastest in all heats in 50.15.
Source: Nachrichten
