Maryland Kayaker Qualifies for Olympics Semifinals

A kayaker born and raised in Maryland qualified for the Olympic semifinals Monday.

After posting 113.15 seconds in heat 1, Ashley Nee had a much better run in heat 2 to advance to the semifinals in ninth place with a time of 105.60 seconds.

Nee now lives in Bethesda but grew up near the Potomac River.

Nee qualified for the Beijing Olympics in 2008, but was unable to attend after sustaining a dislocated shoulder.

But after eigh more years of grueling training, Nee made it to Rio.

The semifinals and finals are Thursday.

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