Kamloops’ Morrison and Canada qualify for semi finals at Olympics

Feb 19, 2018 | 5:04 AM

KAMLOOPS — Canada has qualified for the semi finals in the women’s team pursuit in long track speed skating at the Olympics.

The Canadian team, which includes Josie Morrison of Kamloops, placed third in qualifying with a time of 2:59.02.

The Netherlands led at 2:55.61, following by Japan at 2:56.09.

The U.S. was fourth.

The semi finals and final are set for Wednesday.