Lynsey Sharp has made the 800m semi-finals after finishing second in her heat, showing she is more than able to deal with pressure surrounding her selection. Lynsey Sharp finished in a comfortable second to claim a place in the semi-finals (Picture: Getty) Sharp, who had failed to achieve the Olympic ‘A’ standard prior to the Games, was selected over Marilyn Okoro, Emma Jackson, Jemma Simpson and Jenny Meadows. That sparked controversy, with Okoro claiming she would instantly quit the sport...
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