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    US Olympic Trials

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          Josh Hurlebaus on June 25, 2012 at 3:55 pm #18459

          2012 U.S. Olympic Trials

          The 2012 Olympic trials are here, have begun and have been nothing short of newsworthy for the past few days. Let’s do a little recap of the highlights so far.

          Decathlon

          Anyone who has been near any sporting news outlet knows by now that Ashton Eaton, wonderboy from Oregon (and possibly Krypton), became the second man in history to break 9000 points en route to a new world record. Among his many highlights:

          100m- 10.21 – a time that would have placed him 11th in the open 100.

          LJ- 27-0/ 8.23- a distance that would have tied him for 2nd and sent him to London.

          FOUR events in which he earned over 1000 points.

          Also in this decathlon we saw long time legend Bryan Clay ride an emotional rollercoaster after being disqualified in the 110h, only to be reinstated after fouling all three attempts at discus. This brings about major questions from me about the disqualification process as well as the appeals process. Nobody can be expected to come back from that type of disappointment.

          Women’s 100mh

          Looking rather lackluster during the first round, everyone’s favorite Lolo sharpened herself through the rounds enough to snag a third place spot to grab a place on the plane to London. The weather may not have been amazing, but does the US team have what it takes to take down Sally Pearson?

          Women’s 100m

          Carmelita Jeter winning isn’t news. That’s to be expected. The news comes from 2nd place Tianna Madison storming her way through the rounds with multiple sub 11s and the current debacle for 3rd place. Conspiracy theories aside, expect this controversy to last long after the choice is made for who earns the spot to go.

          Men’s 400m

          LaShawn Merritt establishes early season dominance with a world leading time of 44.12 while collegian Tony McQuay takes 2nd in a 44.49. The biggest story has to be the remarkable comeback of Bryshon Nellum. If you are unfamiliar with his story, the former highschool standout was shot in both legs a couple years ago and has been on recovery path ever since. This was his first time dipping under 45 and he picked a hell of a time to do it.

          Men’s 100m

          No, it isn’t 2004. Yes, Justin Gatlin is going to the Olympics. Gatlin made it through the last barrier to complete his return by winning the 100m in a PR of 9.80. Tyson Gay was a question in my mind throughout the rounds as he seemingly pieced together races. In the final his experience and speed paid off, as he took 2nd in a 9.86. Not bad for having less than half of the total races so far this year than his competitors. The battle for 3rd was once again close between Ryan Bailey and Michael Rodgers, but Bailey got the lean and punched his ticket to London. Fan favorite Doc Patton took 6th in a 9.96 and Walter Dix pulled his already injured hamstring, possibly ending his 2012 olympic dreams.

          Anyone want to do a recap of the other events?

        • Participant
          Josh Hurlebaus on June 25, 2012 at 3:57 pm #116937

          Also, just because I’m a little irritable right now I’m going on the record and saying the fact that our Olympic 100 and 400 champs have both served drug bans irritates me. It just doesn’t settle right on multiple levels.

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          benshannonpt on June 25, 2012 at 4:47 pm #116938

          It really bothers me that the BOA lost its fight to give lifetime bans on the olympics to our competitors that doped. The olympics should be reserved for clean athletes only! Im sick of hearing about chambers and his project bolt, he cant even do a clean sub 10 so how does he think he can beat bolt.

          I like what david millar is doing to help clean cycling up and he seems like a really nice guy……BUT he shouldnt be allowed to go either. Some one like thomas or Swift have by far earned that spot honestly

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          oshikake@ymail.com on June 25, 2012 at 5:04 pm #116939

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        • Member
          Zack Trapp on June 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm #116943

          Eaton was crazy in the Decathlon. Does anyone think he can repeat at the Olympics? I think he has a chance of going 9k again simply because of the bad conditions on the first day potentially lowering his score.

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          GiveYourBest on June 25, 2012 at 10:43 pm #116944

          I missed this thread here! 🙂
          I’m not even from the states but I’m monitoring results from the trials with a huge interest.

          Decathlon: I really respect all of multi event athletes (to me they are world’s greatest athletes) but Eaton is just crazy! Awesome, what a performance! I’m sure he can do it better if not in London definitely in following seasons. He is only 24, his time is still coming!
          Is there any youtube video from 1500? I would love to see it 🙂
          I feel sorry for Bryan Clay. I think they should let him know about not being dsq before discus throw started. But as far as I know he still can join the team for London if he do another 8200+ pts decathlon? EDIT: https://www.facebook.com/bryanlondon2012

          Women’s 100mh: Lolo Jones is my favourite but I think Sally is just better than US team at the moment. But hurdles are always very unpredictable…

          Men’s 400m: I thought Wariner will make it to top 3.. Didn’t know about Nellum, huge respect from me!!!

          I think your trials are probably tougher than actual Olympics in some events.

        • Participant
          GiveYourBest on June 26, 2012 at 9:31 pm #116965

          Men’s high jump: Bad day for Jesse Williams. But if I understand it right he is going to Olympics anyway?

          Women’s triple jump: That’s probably your weakest event, no jump over 14 meters. It would be interesting to discuss why there’s no elite woman triple jumper in states…

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          Josh Hurlebaus on June 27, 2012 at 12:26 pm #116990

          Some videos for those of you who missed the action!

          Men’s 100m Final

          Women’s 100m Final

          Women’s 100mH Final

          Men’s 400m Final

          Decathlon 1500m

          Men’s 800 Final

          That’s all I’ve found so far. I’ll post more when I find them.

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          GiveYourBest on July 3, 2012 at 6:29 am #108939

          Women’s long jump: awesome, great results!!

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