2013年08月12日
Olympic gold medalist
"However, thanks to the advice of my compatriot Amy Mbacke Thiam, who won the women's 400m gold in 2001, and who is here with me, I am getting used to the atmosphere and how to prepare for ."
All three Olympic medalists from the women's 400m hurdles made it through to the semi-finals.
Champion Natalya Antyukh, finished third in her heat, while silver medalist Lashinda Demus and Czech bronze medal winner Zuzana Hejnova, the fastest woman this season, also looked in good shape.
Likewise both of the favourites for the men's steeplechase had no problem in reaching Thursday's final.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion Ezekiel Kemboi coasted through his heat to finish second while his close friend and Olympic silver medalist Mahiedine Mekhissi of France posted the fastest time of 8min 15.43sec.
Dominican Republic's Felix Sanchez (centre) competes in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow, on August 12, 2013.
Russia's Aleksandra Butvina competes during the heptathlon high jump event at the World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, on August 12, 2013.
Croatia's Martin Maric competes during the men's Cherson Hang Tagdiscus at the World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, on August 12, 2013.
Great Britain's David Greene competes during the men's 400 metres hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, on August 12, 2013.
France's Antoinette Nana Djimou Ida competes during the heptathlon high jump event at the World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, on August 12, 2013.
