© Provided by WSYX – Columbus One of the Ohio State track and field all-time greats has been named a United States Olympian. Christina (Manning) Clemons, one of the most decorated sprinters/hurdlers in Ohio State history, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the 100 hurdles late Sunday night at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Clemons was third in the 100 hurdles in a time of 12.53. In order to make Team USA, a top-three finish in most events is required. Keni Harrison was first in this 100 hurdles in 12.47 with Brianna McNeal second in 12.51. Gabbi Cunningham was fourth, also in 12.53, but Clemons beat her by five-thousands of a second: 12.521 to 12.526. “I’ve been going after this team since 2012,” Clemons emotionally shared with NBC’s Lewis Johnson following her race. “I ruptured my Achilles in 2013. I wasn’t healthy enough in 2016. We had to wait…
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