COLCHESTER'S Charlie Dobson will attempt to book his place in the Olympic men's 400 metres final tomorrow night.
Dobson made it through as top man in the sixth and final heat, battling through the final stretch to see off the rest of the field in 44.96.
The Colchester Harriers runner, who was up against Gilles Biron, running in lane four for hosts France, said: "Really pleased to get started, we've been here maybe two weeks now and it's felt like a long wait.
Smooth as you like 😎
— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 4, 2024
Matt Hudson-Smith and Charlie Dobson sail through their heats to progress to the 400m semi-finals. #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/VuJJwTMOV8
"That felt comfortable and the atmosphere was amazing, particularly when you have a French guy in your race!"
Dobson will look to book his place in the final during Tuesday evening's semis.
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