---
"title": "Michael Tinsley Rolls To Olympic 400 Meter Hurdle Final"
"description": "LONDON – Former Jackson State track and field standout Michael Tinsley continues to advance in the 2012 Olympics. He rolled to a first place finish in his heat in Saturday’s semifinal round of the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 48.18. With this performance, Tinsley will compete for all of the marbles on Monday […]"
"date": "2012-08-04"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2012/08/04/michael-tinsley-rolls-to-olympic-400-meter-hurdle-final/"
"categories":
  - "Other Sports"
"tags":
  - "Jackson State"
---

# Michael Tinsley Rolls To Olympic 400 Meter Hurdle Final

[![](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michael-Tinsley.jpeg "Michael Tinsley")](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michael-Tinsley.jpeg)LONDON – Former Jackson State track and field standout Michael Tinsley continues to advance in the 2012 Olympics.  He rolled to a first place finish in his heat in Saturday’s semifinal round of the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 48.18. With this performance, Tinsley will compete for all of the marbles on Monday in the finals, which are set for Monday, Aug. 6 at 2:45 pm