University of Toronto Varsity Blues standout Gabriela Stafford placed 21st overall at the 2017 IAAF World track and field championships in London.

The psychology major finished 12th in semifinal #2 in a time of 4:08.51. 

Disappointed with tonight but very happy w the improvement I've made since Rio. I'll keep chipping away! Thanks everyone for your support xo https://t.co/7OJTfXjc6Z

— Gabriela Stafford (@gstafford13) August 6, 2017

Stafford ran a personal best 4:04.55 on Friday afternoon to qualify for the semifinals. She placed seventh in her heat and held the 13th fastest time heading into the semifinals.
 

La Canadienne @gstafford13 passe en demi-finales du 1500 m #Londres2017 #IAAFWorlds pic.twitter.com/pnYgcmg6Kc

— Radio-Canada Sports (@RC_Sports) August 4, 2017

 

Big PB from @gstafford13 puts her through to 1500m semis, and @ndsifuentes (4:05.24) with a SB also advances #IAAFWorlds #London2017 pic.twitter.com/eNYc8uckQg

— Athletics Canada (@AthleticsCanada) August 4, 2017

 
The 2016 Olympian enjoyed great success on the track for the Varsity Blues this season. The fourth-year veteran earned U SPORTS first team all-Canadian honours, winning both the 1500m and 3000m races in helping Toronto to their third straight U SPORTS banner at the national championships in Edmonton.

Stafford also claimed the OUA 1500m individual gold medal, garnering OUA first team all-star honours, as Toronto finished third overall at the provincial championships.

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