DES MOINES, Iowa -- Coppin State's Jibri Victorian failed to advance to the semifinals of the 400m hurdles at the United States Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday at Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University.

Victorian, who competed in the first heat of the event, fell after hitting the seventh hurdle and did not finish the race. He was poised to earn one of the top four spots in his heat, which would have earned him a berth in the semifinals, before hitting the hurdle.

Johnny Dutch won the heat, and also posted the top overall qualifying time, in a time of 49.46. Justin Gaymon finished second in the heat in a time of 49.60, while Adam Durham placed third in 50.91 and Michael Stigler placed fourth in 51.04.

The semifinals will be held on Friday (June 21) and the finals will take place on Saturday (June 22).

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