Confident Gillick glides into semi-finals

DAVID GILLICK put down a marker when he cruised up the home straight to win yesterday’s first round heat of the men’s 400m at the Olympic Stadium in 45.84 secs.

That was not the fastest run of the day — that distinction fell to Britain’s American-born runner Michael Bingham, who won his heat in 45.49.

Gold medal favourite Jonathan Borlee (Belgium), 45.91, his brother, Kevin 45.71, and Vladimir Krasnov (Russia) 46.07, all won their heats, while Gillick’s training partner, Martyn Rooney (Great Britain), 45.72, claimed his semi-final place behind Kevin Borlee.