Before the '07-'08 track season, North Dakota's Laura Roesler was already a growing legend in her home state. As a freshman Roesler won quadruple gold at her state track and field championships, winning the 100, 200, 400 and 800m dash events. Despite the success, Roesler wasn't as well known outside her state, but it seemed it was only a matter of time. A strong fall led to an ever impressive spring, one that saw Roesler win four more state titles, but then go on a tear at 800m, lowering her time dramatically and reaching into U.S. top ten all-time status. The capping point on the season came at the Olympic Trials, an event that saw Roesler make the semi-finals and become one of the crowd favorites amongst a field of professional runners. This is the story of her season.
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Ryann Krais will leave her Pennsylvania prep career with two outdoor state records, a remarkable 57.20 in the 400 hurdles that broke the previous mark by future teammate, and now world class hurdler Nicole Leach (West Catholic).... and her 41.20 300 hurdles set earlier this summer at the Great Southwest Classic in New Mexico. But Krais also holds two of the top five all-time prep performances in the heptathlon - #2 of 5522, also set at Great Southwest, and #5 of 5457 set at this month's IAAF World Junior Championships in Poland. Those who know Ryann, know she is as gracious in victory as she is when the occasional disappointment strikes. And in true Krais form, she was gracious enough to take time after a whirlwind summer jetting and competing from Albuquerque, NM; to Columbus, OH; to Eugene, OR; to Bydgoszcz, Poland... to share her throughts on her final competitions. Ryann Krais' career stats
The "Tracktown USA" TV commercials were right on about the USA Olympic track and field team being the toughest team to make as many Virginians found out the hard way over the past two weeks in Eugene, Oregon at the Olympic Trials. Only three Virginians will be competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with Lashawn Merritt in the men's 400 meter dash and both Queen Harrison and Sheena Tosta (formerly Sheena Johnson) in the women's 400 meter hurdles. Merritt has an excellent opportunity at winning Olympic gold after defeating the 2004 Athens Olympics champion Jeremy Wariner at Hayward field, while Harrison and Tosta certainly will go to China believing they can run with the best in the World and challenge for top three medals. Merritt's mild upset over Wariner and Harrison's improbable return from an injury at NCAA Nationals and leaping over a fallen hurdler late in the Trials finals were the top highlights and best stories of the meet among the Virginian natives, but there were also many stories of disappointments, heartbreak, and pleasant surprises as well. Read more... Note: MileStat.com will be attempting to get exclusive interviews with many of the Virginians who competed this past week at the Olympic Trials. Look for several to be posted throughout the week. Watch Olympic Trials Videos on NBCOlympics.com
By Christopher Hunt EUGENE, Ore. – Tyson Gay pulled up about 40 meters into the 200-meter semifinals and crashed to the track, holding his left leg. He was carted off in a wheelchair and is out of the 200 for the Beijing, Olympics. At first, it appeared that Gay had pulled his hamstring but his agent Mark Wetmore said Gay suffered a severe cramp in his left hamstring and that there was no other apparent damage. He will likely undergo an MRI as a precaution. READ MORE HERE
Does it his way, like everything else By Christopher Hunt EUGENE, Ore. – Anthony Famiglietti raced from the front from the gun. He darted into the stands after he won and high-fived a bunch of random fans that enjoyed watching him win as much as he enjoyed winning. FULL STORY HERE
Wow! The final day of the U.S. Olympic Trials is in the books. What an experience this has been. From the magic of Laura Roesler, to the national record of Jeff Demps, to the toughness and talent of Jordan Hasay, this 2008 edition of the Trials has been one to remember. On Sunday the lone high school athlete competing was Jordan Hasay (pictured right by Tim Fulton) in the women's 1500m final. Hasay finished an amazing tenth in 4:17.36! Full story inside. Results (USATF)
Jones earns respect in hurdles By Christopher Hunt photo by photorun.net EUGENE, Ore. – Jenn Stucynski kept saying before the Olympic Trials that she would treat the competition like any other meet. That was until she missed twice on her opening height in the pole vault. FULL STORY HERE
Athletes visit Wharton house to keep healthy at Trials By Christopher Hunt photo by Tim Fulton EUGENE, Ore. – Jim Wharton spoke just above a whisper. He has a deep voice, which is only thing that made his voice audible in a dimly lit living room. FULL STORY HERE Phil Warton pictured with sprinter Lisa Barber
With the last of the high school athletes finishing up competition Friday evening at Hayward Field, California's Christine Babcock and Jordan Hasay (pictured left by Tim Fulton) showed why they're two of the best, both finishing their Trials experience on very high notes. In heat two of the women's 1500m run, Babcock took the lead early, but started falling back at 400 meters. At 800 meters Hasay and Babcock pulled even, but Hasay had the momentum and went with the pack. With 400 meters to go the crowd really got behind Hasay and she shot off the final turn finishing fifth overall in a new national record time of 4:14.50. Babcock finished ninth in 4:20.00. With the end of prep competition at the Olympic Trials finally upon us, the focus now shifts to Poland and the U.S. World Junior squad. USATF Results Top Friday Highlights - Jordan Hasay (CA) makes 1500m final, sets national record in 4:14.50 - Christine Babcock (CA) runs 4:20.00 in the women's 1500m semi-final
Webb and Lagat get through By Christopher Hunt photo by Tim Fulton EUGENE, Ore. – Lopez Lomong doesn’t care what the pace will be in the final. He just knows he’ll be in it. “If it goes out slow, fine, he said. “If it goes out fast, fine. If it goes out medium, that’s okay too.” FULL STORY HERE
Goucher outkicks Flanagan in 5K By Christopher Hunt photo by Tim Fulton EUGENE, Ore. – The crowd grew louder with every surge is made, and heaven knows, it can get loud at Hayward Field. But with more Jordan Hasay picked up speed the more the fans went nuts. FULL STORY HERE
Merritt tops Wariner in mens final By Christopher Hunt EUGENE, Ore. – Natasha Hastings just couldn’t hold on. She was right there coming off the curve, in position to make her first Olympic team until the wheels came off. “Up until 300 (meters) things were going well,” Hastings said. “I don't know. The last couple of weeks I’ve been having trouble coming home.” FULL STORY HERE photo by Tim Fulton
By Christopher Hunt EUGENE, Ore. – Anna Willard heard the announcer call out her pace. He alerted the crowed that she was on record pace. “I thought, 9:28 pace? This doesn’t feel bad,” Willard said. She continue to crank through the last quarter-mile and in the end Willard will be the fastest-American woman ever in the 3,000 steeplechase. FULL STORY HERE photo by Tim Fulton
It was a long time coming, but The Long Green Line finally premiered at the U.S. Olympic Trials Thursday evening in front of a crowd of over 200 people. In 2005, the young men apart of the legendary York High School cross country team were followed throughout the season, as the cameras captured the highs and lows of the season and the high emotions that a cross country team goes through from August until early December. Losing two of their top stars in the back half of the season, having to play with top seven line-ups numerous times and living up to the fatherly embrace coach Joe Newton shows all his athletes made this film one that every high school athlete should watch during their summer training. Overall this film receives a 4.5/5 stars. Read inside for more movie recap and check out The Long Green Line website here.
On Thursday the U.S. Olympic Trials started up again with much fanfare. During the evening three prep athletes competed against the nation's best, all holding their own. In the women's 1500m, Christine Babcock (CA) placed seventh overall in heat one after leading the opening portion of the race, finishing in 4:18.32, while Jordan Hasay (CA) (pictured left by Tim Fulton) finished seventh in heat two, leading the first 1100m to finish in 4:18.39. Both Babcock and Hasay advanced to tomorrow's semi-finals, although Hasay can't compete due to traveling to World Juniors to compete in the 1500m in Poland. Ohio high jumper Erik Kynard cleared the opening height of 2.15m, but couldn't manage to clear 2.20 in the men's high jump. Thursday Top Highlights - Christine Babcock (CA) advances in women's 1500m, 4:18.32 - Jordan Hasay (CA) finishes seventh in 1500m heat, 4:18.39 - Erik Kynard (OH) leaps 2.15m (7-00.50) in men's high jump
Four days left. That's all that remains of the 2008 Olympic Trials. With half the events finished and in the book, another round of competition revs up Thursday, including the women's 1500m and men's high jump, which will see high school athletes take part. Catch all the action that NBC and USA are providing from Thursday through Sunday: Olympic Trials TV Schedule (All times Eastern) Friday, July 4: 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. USA Network Saturday, July 5: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. NBC Sunday: July 6: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. NBC
By Jack Pfeifer EUGENE, Ore. – In the biggest meet of her life, New York’s own Natasha Hastings has advanced to the final of the women’s 400 meters at the Olympic Trials. The race will be held at 8:05 Pacific time Thursday evening. Hastings finished 2nd in Heat I on Monday evening in 51.04. The race was won by Mary Wineberg in 50.57. Heat II was won by Sanya Richards in 50.75. FULL ARTICLE HERE pic by www.photorun.net
With a stellar season already behind her, California's Christine Babcock is ready to race one last time. The University of Washington-bound senior closes out her prep career this week, taking part in the women's 1500m run at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Babcock's had a season to remember after earning a national record for the 1500m distance and looks to make one last statement before heading off to college. Read about Babcock's expectations for the Trials, what she's done in her training over the past few weeks and what she plans to do with the rest of her summer.
Jackson, Clement, and Taylor qualify is 400m hurdles, always a US strength Natashing Hastings and Shana Cox, both NY HS graduates, advance to semis in 400m Columbia graduate Erison Hurtault advances to 400m semis with 46.25 MORE HIGHLIGHTS AND WHAT TO WATCH FOR ON MONDAY
By Jack Pfeifer EUGENE, Ore. – The last event of the opening three-day weekend of the Olympic Trials was the men’s 100-meter final, viewed live on national television Sunday night and in person by a hushed crowd at jam-packed Hayward Field. It was worth the wait. Tyson Gay, although last year’s world champion, had his reputation tarnished last month in New York when Usain Bolt of Jamaica broke the world record, running 9.72, and in the process defeated Gay. FULL STORY HERE
EUGENE, Ore. - If the sprinting world had any question about how prepared Tyson Gay is to repeat his gold-medal performances of the 2007 World Championships at the Olympic Games, he answered that question with a roar Sunday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field. (KYtrackXC.com's Jonathan Grooms and Tyson Gay)
SATURDAY: Tyson Gay shatters US 100m Record with 9.77 in quarter finals, 7 men run under 10.00. MORE BLOGS: Temperatures go into 90s EUGENE, Ore., June 27 – Those beloved, rapturous, tearful Olympic Trials get underway here this afternoon at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus. Bring your sunscreen. READ MORE OF JACK PFEIFER'S BLOG FROM EUGENE HERE PHOTO BY VICTAH SAILER/ PHOTORUN.NET
It was a year that perhaps should have earned a U.S. #1 in the 100m dash and being labeled as the top sprinter at the high school level, but it turned out to be so much more. Florida's Jeff Demps (South Lake, FL) (pictured left by Victor Sailor of PhotoRun.net) started the season as a pre-season favorite to be the top 100m sprinter, but by the end he was running next to Tyson Gay in the Olympic Trials, tying a World Junior 100m dash record and quickly being labeled as a potential Team USA Olympic Team member.
Florida senior Jeff Demps, of South Lake High School, finished eighth place in his semi-final 100m dash Sunday afternoon. Demps got off to a shaky start, tried to push in the middle, but couldn't respond to the professional athletes he was competing against. Demps crossed the line in 10.34, well short of his 10.01 from Saturday evening. It was a surprising weekend for Demps, advancing from the prelims, advancing from the quarter-finals, while running a new U.S. prep record, a new U.S. junior record and tying the World Junior record. Detailed story coming shortly. Men's 100m Semi-Final Results (Courtesy of USATF)
Day one of the U.S. Olymic Team Trials is complete and four top high school athletes showed their best against the nation's top professional athletes. Leading the way Friday were seniors Victoria Jordan (TX) and Chanelle Price (PA), junior Anna Jelmini (CA), and sophomore Laura Roesler (ND). Read about the day's performances from MileSplit US on-site. (Laura Roesler pictured by Richard Svaleson) Top Friday Performances - Laura Roesler (ND) advances in women's 800m dash in 2:04.03 - Victoria Jordan (TX) runs 11.26 100m in prelims, 11.29 in quarters - Anna Jelmini (CA) throws 160-06 for women's discus, 19th overall - Chanelle Price (PA) finishes sixth in 800m heat with 2:05.93 effort
Former Kentucky Athletes at the US Olympic Team Trials (Photo courtesy of Victor Sailor, PhotoRun.net)
Jeff Demps, recent graduate of South Lake HS and soon-to-be Florida Gator, is competing today at the Olympic Trials in Oregon. Out of the second heat of the first round, he advanced to the quarterfinals with a time of 10.12. The time of 10.03 he ran two weeks ago in Clermont was the best time in the history of the state (and the nation) for a high schooler, but the wind guage put him just above the legal limit--negating his record. However, with the wind legal tonight in Eugene, Oregon and the clock reading 10.12, Jeff holds the uncontested #1 spot on Florida's all-time 100 meter dash list. Ironically, he unseats another athlete who 32 years ago was competing at this same meet. The previous record by Houston McTear was set at the 1976 Trials at 10.16. Jeff's time also puts him #2 All-Time in the nation for a wind legal time. Congrats, Jeff! Demps will compete in the quarterfinals tonight (Saturday) around 8PM Eastern Time. Other Florida natives to advance in the 100 meters include: Walter Dix (Coral Springs/FSU) 9.96, John Capel (Hernando/UF) 10.16, Xavier Carter (Palm Bay/LSU) 10.14, and Chris Hargrett (Dr. Phillips/FAMU) 10.19.
Former Lafayette Star Tyson Gay won his Quarterfinal heat of the 100m Dash with an American Record 9.77. Former Lexington Christian thrower Dana Pounds won her flight of the Javelin.
Another great day of competition wrapped up with some great performances. The best result of the day came from Florida's Jeff Demps, who set the national record in the 100m dash with his winning mark of 10.01 (wind-legal!). Demps started right next to Tyson Gay in the quarter-final race, getting off to a great start, but moved even better over the final 25 meters to place second in his heat and move on to the semi-finals tomorrow at 2:30 PDT. (Jeff Demps pictured right, courtesy of Victor Sailor, PhotoRun.net) Top Saturday Highlights - Jeff Demps (FL) breaks national record in 100m dash in 10.01!!! - Laura Roesler (ND) eighth in 800m semi, finishing in 2:06.82 - Fawn Miller (PA) places 15th in women's javelin with 154-05 toss
At the US Olympic Trials: Sunday July 6: Lauryn Williams finished 4th in the 200 finals by a mere .01. John Hetzendorf (Warrior Run 1995) was 8th in the javelin finals on a throw of 230-09. At the US Olympic Trials: Saturday July 5: Lauren Williams (Right in photo by Victor Sailor, PhotoRun.net) advanced from the quarterfinals of the 200 the semis, running 23.12, and then to Sunday's finals, going 22.59. And Hyleas Fountain withdrew from the 100 hurdles, obviously focusing on the heptathlon. Frances Koons (Allentown Central Catholic 2004) was 8th in her heat of the women's 1500m semifinal, running 4:17.41. Lauryn Williams (Rochester 2001) moved into the semifinals in the 200 to go with her 100 Olympic team berth. Maureen McCandless (Nazareth Academy 2001) was 12th in the 5000m finals, running 15:54.50. James Carney (Millersville University), was 6th in the men's 10,000m, timed in 27:58.81. And Sheena Gordon (McDowell 2001), captured 5th in the high jump final, clearin 6-2.26. At the US Olympic Trials: Friday July 4: John Hetzendorf (Warrior Run HS, 1995), advanced the finals of the javelin with the 6th best throw of 243-05. Frances Koons (Allentown Central Catholic 2004) was 8th in her heat of the women's 1500m semifinal, running 4:17.41. Lauryn Williams (Rochester 2001) moved into the semifinals in the 200 to go with her 100 Olympic team berth. Maureen McCandless (Nazareth Academy 2001) was 12th in the 5000m finals, running 15:54.50. James Carney (Millersville University), was 6th in the men's 10,000m, timed in 27:58.81. And Sheena Gordon (McDowell 2001), captured 5th in the high jump final, clearin 6-2.26. At the US Olympic Trials: Thursday July 3: 2004 Allentown Central Catholic grad Frances Koons advanced from Thursday's 1500m quarterfinals to Friday's semifinal, running 4:17.86. After winning the heptathlon last week, Hyleas Fountain took 4th in the long jump at 21-11.75. Ryan Fritz (Octorara 2005) was a NH in his first Trials experience in the high jump; and Daniel Austin (Cumberland Valley 2001), threw 174-3 and did not advance in the discus. The USATF Region II Champs are underway at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Olympic Trials TV Schedule At the US Olympic Trials: Sunday- Monday June 29-30: 2001 Nazareth Academy grad Maureen McCandless advanced to the 5000m finals with here 15:36.52, running 2nd in the same heat with American record-holder Shalane Flanagan. Kane's Amy Rudolph did not start. In the high jump qualifying, 2001 McDowell grad Sheena Gordon advanced to the finals. Hyleas Fountain kept up her incredible trials by moving on in the long jump. 2006 West Catholic grad Latavia Thomas finished 11th in the 800 final. In the javelin finals, 2004 Williamsport grad Ruby Radocaj and 2005 Northern York grad Amy Backel finished 9th and 10th, respectively. William Penn (Philly) grad Shakeema (Walker) Welsch, finished 2nd in the triple jump with a 46-10 leap, but because the 3rd place finisher had already achieved the A standard, and Welsch's jump was a wind-aided A, she will not be making the trip to Beijing. the Two-woman team story from USATF. 1996 Carlisle HS grad Chris Boyles begins his decathlon competition. After one event, the 100m, he is in 15th, running an 11.30 for 795 points. He was in 20th after three events after three fouls in the long jump, then took a 6th place 47-09.75 in the shot put. He then scratched the 400 and is a DNF. Friday- Saturday June 27-28: 2000 Central Dauphin East grad Hyleas Fountain (Photo courtesy of Victor Sailor. PhotoRun.net) started with three records in the 100 hurdles, setting three records with a 12.65 in the 100. Fountain dominated the field by 320 points, totaling 6667. On day one, she was 3rd in the high jump, clearing 5-11.25, tops in the shot put at 44-10.25, and 1st in the 200 with her 23.31. From USATF: "After a personal-best day one, Fountain on Saturday continued the finest heptathlon competition of her career, becoming the #3 American woman of all time with her 2008 world-leading point total of 6,667. She started her day with yet another personal best in the long jump. Her mark of 6.88m/22-7 (1.6mps wind, 1132 points) was her fourth personal best out of five events contested to that point, and was the third-best mark long jump by an American this year. She was just as sharp in the javelin, throwing a personal-best 48.15m/158-0 (824 points). She finished out the competition with a time of 2:27.69 (722 points) in the 800. Over two days, she won five of seven events and posted five event personal bests as well as her overall personal-best score." On Saturday, Lauryn Williams ran 10.92 in the semis and captured 3rd in the 100 finals with a 10.90. Having survived the quarterfinals on Friday in the 800. Latavia Thomas did not advance to the finals. Dominique Darden did not advance to the finals of the 400 hurdles. Also on Saturday, two PA athletes advanced to the finals of the javelin. Wiliamsport grad Ruby Radocaj and Northern York grad Amy Backel move one. Rising junior Fawn Miller of Lakeview missed advancing by less than five feet. In the finals of the shot put, Ryan Whiting finished 6th with a throw of 66-9.75. Friday: In a major surprise, Easton's Chanelle Price did not advance from the quarterfinals, running 2:05.93 after fading to 6th in her heat after running 4th much of the race. She went through the 400 in 60.2 and tripped several times in the first 200m. "I should have gotten back up and did what I had to do. I wasn't used to the lanes, and it was just a bad race. I'm feeling a little disappointed right now, that's a lot of hard work." Price said. 2006 West Catholic grad Latavia Thomas advanced, taking 2nd in her heat in 2:03.90. Ryan Whiting, a 2005 Central Dauphin grad, advanced to the final of the shot put with the 4th best throw of 66-07. 2001 Rochester grad Lauryn Wiliams ran 11.03 to advance to the quarterfinal in the 100 and then 10.86 to move on to the semifinals. 2001 McDowell grad Sheena Gordon leapt 44-00.50 in the triple jump and missed advancing to the finals by just two inches. In the 400 hurdles, 2002 Harrisburg grad Dominique Darden advanced to the semifinals with a 56.55. Ryann Krais ran 59.39, and 5th seed Nicole Leach, a 2005 West Catholic grad, ran 1:00.90 after clipping the last hurdle and going down hard. 2001 Hershey grad Brian Mondschein did not advance from the pole vault qualifier, clearing 17-8.50. At the AAU Region II Champs in Chester: - Rising junior Carlton Lavong, Methacton, posted a PA#1 US#25 long jump of 24-1.25, and leapt 45-2.50 to win the triple jump. Older bro Wesley threw the shot 54-8.75. Gwynedd-Mercy's Taylor Bumpas ran 2:15.14 in the 800. Alysha Cook, Harrisburg, won two events, the YW 100 hurdles in 14.82 (14.27p) and the 400 hurdles. Imhotep grad Herman Kirkland went 10.96 in the YM 100. Ayanna Fields, Academy of Notre Dame, took the IG 400 in 56.94. Prendie's Arielle Fonrose ran 56.35 to take the YW 400. Shannon Daniels, Central Bucks East, leapt 17-10.25 to capture the IG long jump. And AJ's Elite of Chester ran 9:37.11 to win the YW 4x800. At the USATF Youth Nationals in Charlotte, NC: At Sunday:, Terence Lee won his 2nd individual title, taking the YM 1500 in 3:59.90. The Mt. Airy TerenceTC, anchored by Shanae Bailey, went 3:45.23 to wn the IG 4x100. Earlier in the day, Shanae Bailey followed up her 200 win with a 3rd place 12.15 in the IG 100. Jermaine and Jerome Lowery went 3-4 in the YM 400 hurdles in 52.77 and 53.86, respectively. The Lowerys then contributed to the 4x400 3rd place effort of Sigma International with their 3:16.59. Taylor Ellis-Watson was 5th in the IG 400 in 56.08. Saturday: Rising Swenson junior Shanae Bailey won the IG 200 in a PR and PA#1 23.99. She also anchored her Mt. Airy TC to 3rd in the 4x100. Lamont Fowler, Conrad Weiser, was 4tth in the YM 200 in a PA#9 21.94. In the IG 800 finals, Kasia Taylor, E&S, was 4th and Hamadi Price, E&S, was 3rd in the YM 800. Jenna Arnold, Engineerng & Science grad, wins the YW 3000. Jermaine and Jerome Lowery advanced in the YM 400 hurdles. Friday: Shanae Bailey, Swenson, qualified for the finals in her 2nd event after advancing Thursday in the 200. Taylor Ellis-Watson, Springside School, advanced in the IG 400. E&S's Terence Lee came off his 5K win on Thursday and advanced in the YM 1500. HS and club teammate Harold Lamour advanced in the IG 1500. Rising Cheltenham junior Brittany Howell was 4th in the IG long jump. And the Mt. Airy TC IG 4x100 advanced to the finals. Thursday: Engineering & Science grad Terence Lee won the YM 5000. In the IG 200m prelims, Swenson's Shanae Bailey advanced to the final. Conrad Weiser rising senior Lamont Fowler advanced to the final in the YM 200. Penncrest's Anthony Batch advanced to the final of the YM 400. Sigma followed up their Wed 4x800 YM win with the top advancing time in the 4x400. Wednesday: Sigma International, with Father Judge's Jerome and Jermain Lower, Pencrest's Anthony Batch, and Penn Wood's Kamar Monteith, won the YM 4x800. (Photo: Sigma Intl. 4x800, Front L to R: Jerome Lowery, Coach Stephen Chapman, and Anthony Batch. Back L to R: Jermaine Lowery, and Kamar Montieth) MileSplit coverage at the US Olympic Trials with links to results and TV schedules PA athletes at the US Olympic Trials, including time schedules: Men | Women PA @ USATF Youth Nationals PA @ AAU Region II
ArmoryTrack.com will on be on-site in Eugene, Ore. for the US Olympic Trials. As a lead-up to the event Jack Pfeiefer and Kim Spir put together this preview of New York area athletes and athletes with ties to The Armory. FULL OLYMPIC TRIALS PREVIEW HERE
Missouri has four athletes booked and ready for the trip to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics. Matt Tegenkamp, Muna Lee, Christian Cantwell and Jeff Hartwig all punched their tickets for the trip in Eugene, OR at the US Olympic Trials. Former Eldon HS and University of Missouri shot putter, Christian Cantwill finished with the number two spot at the Olympic trials today. Christian threw 71-02.75 to finish behind Reese Hoffa and in front of Adam Nelson. KC-Central HS and Lousiana State standout, Muna Lee ran a very strong race today to finish first in the 100m dash. Muna's time of 10.85 put her over Tory Edwards and Lauryn Williams who were both timed in 10.90....
Bobby Curtis answers questions about the 2008 NCAA Division I Championship, United States Olympic Team Trials, his recent trip to Europe, and his high school days. (Photo courtesy of Victor Sailor, PhotoRun.net)