Freddie Crittenden's Second Chance Leads to Olympic 110m Hurdles Final
After overcoming injury and utilizing the new repechage rule, Crittenden advances to the finals in Paris.
- Crittenden jogged through the first round due to an adductor injury, finishing last in his heat.
- The repechage round, a new feature at this Olympics, gave him a second chance to qualify.
- He recovered and won his repechage heat, then placed second in the semifinals to reach the final.
- Crittenden's perseverance has inspired students at Emerson Elementary School in Phoenix.
- He recently signed a professional contract with Adidas after years of being unsponsored.