GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) β Michael Mathieu of the Bahamas was the fastest qualifier into the semifinals of the 200 meters at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday.
Mathieu, Andre de Grasse of Canada and Danny Talbot of England were the leading runners among 24 to advance to Thursday’s semifinals, ahead of the final that evening.
The Bahamian timed 20.55, well outside the world record of 19.19 held by Usain Bolt, who still showed off his speed on Wednesday when he was quick to deny making disparaging remarks about his experience in Glasgow.
Following a left foot injury, the world’s fastest man is competing only for Jamaica’s 4×100-meter relay on the weekend.
