Shane Cohen, a 2019 graduate of Lower Moreland High School and a graduate student at the University of Virginia, advanced from the men’s 800m first round of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field trials and will continue to the semifinals.

Cohen placed third in yesterday’s heat and tenth overall with a time of 1:46.83. His performance from yesterday is below:

Earlier this month, he took home his first major title in the 800m at the NCAA Division I Track and Field Championship. Check out his interview where he discusses his hopes for the trials:

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Photo: UVA Athletics