Galen Rupp, Matt Tegenkamp, with Dathan Ritzenhein leading,
2012 OT 10,000m, photo by PhotoRun.net
In reviewing Day 2 of the Olympic Trials, the 10,000 meters for men and women stood out. The torrential downpours during said races stand out. The guttiness of the men, the final stretch run of the women, stay in my mind. My overwhelming satisfaction was seeing Dathan Ritzenhein and Amy Hastings, who had both taken fourth in the Trials marathons, made
the 10,000 meter team.
From their redemption, in those rain-soaked races, we the fans felt many of the same feelings. Luckily, both Dathan and Amy were strong enough to handle the challenges of an Olympic Trials competition. In the end, Dathan made his A standard, and Amy Hastings won the race, and both go to London!
2012 OT 10,000m, photo by PhotoRun.net
In reviewing Day 2 of the Olympic Trials, the 10,000 meters for men and women stood out. The torrential downpours during said races stand out. The guttiness of the men, the final stretch run of the women, stay in my mind. My overwhelming satisfaction was seeing Dathan Ritzenhein and Amy Hastings, who had both taken fourth in the Trials marathons, made
the 10,000 meter team.
Amy Hastings, 2012 US 10,000m, photo by PhotoRun.net
From their redemption, in those rain-soaked races, we the fans felt many of the same feelings. Luckily, both Dathan and Amy were strong enough to handle the challenges of an Olympic Trials competition. In the end, Dathan made his A standard, and Amy Hastings won the race, and both go to London!
Is Galen Rupp ready for London?
by Elliott Denman, note by Larry Eder
Rupp and Ritzenhein, A Race Within The 10,000m Race
by Dick Patrick, note by Larry Eder
The Trials of Jim Dunaway
by Jim Dunaway, note by Larry Eder
Amy Hastings Wins 10,000m at 2012 US Trials, release
note by Larry Eder
Li-Ning USA Focus: Christian Taylor
courtesy of Li-Ning USA
David Rudisha Jogs 1:42.12
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Aldrich Bailey, The Youngest men's 400m runner in the US Olympic Trials
by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder
Clearing Hurdles: Steepler Bridget Franek Glides Over Barriers - On and Off The Track
by Dave Hunter, note by Larry Eder
Disaster in the Decathlon, Bryan Clay has hurdle mishap
by Larry Eder
The Long Road Home, Resurgent athletes were the story in the men and women's 10,000-meters
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
Bryan Clay Decathlon Clarification, by Jill Geer/USATF
by Jill Geer/USATF, note by Larry Eder
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DAY 2: 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, June 23rd
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