Her time was 25.50 seconds, set in a preliminary heat.

In the preliminary heat, he had an even better time - 11.8 seconds.

She broke an American track and field record in a preliminary heat.

He advanced to the June 24 final by running a personal best 3:40.06 in a preliminary heat.

He placed third in his preliminary heat and did not advance to the final.

He finished second in his preliminary heat to advance to the final.

He won his preliminary heat with a time of 56.8 seconds to qualify for the final.

He finished third or fourth in the preliminary heat of that event as well.

He placed second in his preliminary heat, advancing to the final.

She was eliminated in the preliminary heat of both the 800 and 1500 m.