UNLV track & field alumna Amanda Bingson was one of 12 participants to advance to Thursday morning's (4:00 am PT) hammer throw finale at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing. Bingson was 11th overall behind a measurement of 229-7 (69.99m), and was one of eight to qualify on distance, while four of her competitors advanced automatically with a minimum of 237-10 (72.50) at the Bird's Nest (Beijing Olympic Stadium) Tuesday night.