LONDON
Three Penn State athletes competing at the World Track and Field Championships advanced to the next round after Saturday’s second day of competition.
Shot putters Joe Kovacs and Darrell Hill and 800-meter runner Isaiah Harris all had strong showings at Olympic Stadium.
Harris, a junior this fall, was clocked in 1 minute, 45.82 seconds in his preliminary heat of the 800. He finished second in his heat and eighth overall to be among the 27 runners who advance to Sunday’s three semifinal races. Eight runners from the semifinals will move on to Tuesday’s finals.
Nittany Lion alumni Hill and Kovacs finished third and fourth, respectively, in their preliminary pool.