Lauren Hoffman bows out of Paris Olympics hurdles event

Metro Manila, Philippines — Filipino hurdler Lauren Hoffman concluded her run in the Paris 2024 Olympics after finishing seventh place in the women's 400m hurdles repechage Monday at the Stade de France.

The 25-year-old Hoffman clocked in an official time of 58.28 seconds to end dead-last in the seven-woman race.

Only the top two will advance to the semifinals — Shana Grebo of France with a time of 54.91 seconds and Ukraine's Anna Ryzhykova with a time of 54.95 seconds.

John Cabang is the remaining Filipino track athlete competing at the Paris Olympics. He will try to book a semis spot in the men's 110m repechage hurdles on Aug. 6.