OLYMPICS: Hoppel advances to semifinals

Bryce Hoppel, of the United States, reacts following his men's 800-meter heat at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

PARIS Bryce Hoppel has advanced to the semifinals in the 800-meters in the Paris Olympics.

The Midland native took second in his heat Wednesday, finishing with a time of one minute and 45.24 seconds.

Spain’s Mohamed Attaoui took first in the heat in a time of 1:44.81.

The semifinals will begin at 4:30 a.m. Friday.