Michael Norman, former standout at Vista Murrietta High and USC, had the fastest time in Sunday’s six qualifying heats in the men’s 400 meters at the Paris Olympics.
Norman ran a season-best 44.10 seconds and U.S. teammate Quincy Hall had the second best time of the day at 44.28. Norman’s mark was also the fastest time in the Olympics’ first round ever recorded. Norman will compete in the semifinals on Tuesday and, if he advances, in the finals on Wednesday.
Michael Norman of the United States starts the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Yahia Ibrahim of Qatar reacts next to Michael Norman of the United States after the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Norman of the United States reacts with Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago after the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Norman of the United States prior to a men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Norman of the United States reacts after the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Norman of the United States reacts with Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago after the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Norman of the United States finished first ahead of Yahia Ibrahim of Qatar in the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Norman of the United States prior to a men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Michael Norman of the United States starts the men’s 400m heat during track and field at Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
