Maslák fails to make it out of 400 m heats in Beijing

The Czech Republic’s Pavel Maslák has failed to make it out of the heats in the 400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Maslák, who came fifth at the last World Championships in Moscow two years ago, finished last in his qualification race. The entire field has been faster this time out: His time in Moscow – a Czech record 44:54 seconds – would have left him just 18th in Beijing.

Author: Ian Willoughby