Wainright secures Olympic semi-final spot (From Kidderminster Shuttle)

Wainright secures Olympic semi-final spot

10:26am Tuesday 19th August 2008

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OLYMPIC medal hopeful Lucy Wainright booked her place in the semi-finals of the K1 500m canoe competition in China.

The 31-year-old from Kidderminster ensured she progressed into the semi-finals by finishing third in her qualifying heat.

The reigning European champion set a time of one minute and 50.103 seconds to progress, while heat winner Josefa Idem's success ensured she booked her place in the final on Saturday.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 9.20 on Thursday morning.

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