The Jamaican men did not make the cut in the 400m semi finals, at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Both Javon Francis and Rusheen McDonald were outclassed today by the likes of Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa, Machel Cedenio of Trinidad and Tobago and Kirani James of Grenada.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

MORNING SESSION
7:30 a.m.: Men’s 100m Preliminary Round
7:40 a.m.: Women’s triple jump qualifying Groups A and B
8:50 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw Final
9: 00 a.m.: Women’s 400m Round 1
10:00 a.m.: Men’s 100m Round 2

EVENING SESSION
6:30 p.m.: Men’s 400m semi-finals
6:50 p.m.: Men’s Long Jump Final
7:00 p.m.: Women’s 100m semi-finals
7:05 p.m.: Men’s 800m semi-finals
8:35 p.m.: Women’s 100m Final

Javon Francis

Rusheen McDonald

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Poetess Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 30 books, for more than six years and enjoys volunteering as a Counselor. She is a freelance writer for online publications such as Revealing the Christian Life, Jamaica Rose, Entertainment Trail, My Trending Stories among others.

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