Melissa Bishop qualifies for semis after near-fall in 800m heat

Canadian-record holder Melissa Bishop of Eganville, Ont., recovered after nearly being tripped on the first lap of her 800-metre heat on Thursday to finish second and qualify for Friday’s semifinal (CBCSports.ca, 2:35 p.m. ET). The 29-year-old reigning world championship silver medallist held the inside lane for the majority of the race and crossed the line […]