Allyn hurdler 0.15s short in Paris

Allyn native C.J. Allen on Wednesday finished fourth in his heat in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris, and was 0.15 seconds off the pace of qualifying for the medal round.

The 2013 North Mason High School graduate had a time of 48.44. He advanced to Wednesday’s heat by placing second with a time of 48.64 on Monday. The finals are Friday.

The former Washington State University track star, now a 29-year-old Atlanta resident, qualified for the Olympics on June 30 by placing second in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 47.81 at the U.S. Olympic qualifying time...