June 25 was a busy day. There was the 100 meters for men, where Justin Gatlin won in 9.80, a personal best. Tyson Gay was second in 9.86 and Ryan Bailey was third in 9.93. Dick Patrick, one of our columnists, wanted to know if they can collectively race against the Jamaicans in London?
The 100 meter dead heat continued to grow in controversy, as USATF was dealing with the USOC and could not make a decision without the Federation that they ran the Trials for, making a decision.
And Evan Jager versus Don Cabral, in the steeplechase, had lived up to all expectations.
Is The Gold Within Their Reach? Considering Gatlin, Gay and Bailey
by Dick Patrick, note by Larry Eder
How A Coin Toss May Decide Who Goes To 2012 Olympics With Jeter and Madison
by Elliott Denman, note by Larry Eder
No Surprises with Jennifer Suhr’s Pole Vault Victory, but Becky Holiday’s Second Place was a Gratifying Entrée to the U.S. Olympic Team for a Veteran Vaulter
by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder
Tiger On The Prowl, Is Their More Magic Left In Cabral’s Special Season?
by David Hunter, note by Larry Eder
The TV Trials, June 24
by James Dunaway, note by Larry Eder
Saves the Day, Can Nick Symmonds lead track & field athletes to the Promised Land?
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
Speaking Latin, Journalistic Ignorance is not Bliss with Unfamiliar Events
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
2012 Oly Trials: WL’s for Merritt, Hoffa, Sanya, Gatlin gets 9.80
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Ryan Bailey is an improbable and inspirational addition to the U.S. sprint team
by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder
ASICS Athlete LoLo Jones Secures Her Spot to London, release
note by Larry Eder
Saucony’s Tiana Madison & Dee Dee Trotter lead Team Saucony at 2012 US Track & Field Trials, release
note by Larry Eder
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DAY 4: 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, June 25th