Ashton Eaton, 2012, Oly Trials, photo by PhotoRun.net
Day Three, was June 24, 2012. The excitement was still there, as Ashton Eaton had set the world record for the decathlon, 9,039, the night before. In front of 22,000 track fans, Ashton had run 4:14.47 in the 1,500m to give Eugene it's fourth Decathlon world record (first set by Rafer Johson, then two by Bruce Jenner in the 1970s).
Bryan Clay, 2012 Oly Trials 110m hurdles,
photo by PhotoRun.net
photo by PhotoRun.net
Ashton Eaton celebrated with all the living US gold medalists in the decathlon: Milt Campbell (1956 gold, 52, bronze), Rafer Johnson (1960 gold, 1956 silver), Bill Toomey, (1968), Bruce Jenner (1976), Dan O'Brien (1996), Bryan Clay (2008, 2004 was bronze), plus last two living sons of Jim Thorpe (1912), were all there.
Bryan Clay had seen his dream of making a third team dissolve with the high hurdles, where he ran poorly, and was at first disqualified, and then reinstated. However, the reinstatement came after the discus, where, devastated, Bryan had thrown three fouls. Clay showed his class, and completed the decathlon. A true Olympian.
Bryan Clay had seen his dream of making a third team dissolve with the high hurdles, where he ran poorly, and was at first disqualified, and then reinstated. However, the reinstatement came after the discus, where, devastated, Bryan had thrown three fouls. Clay showed his class, and completed the decathlon. A true Olympian.
Carmelita Jeter, Tianna Madison, 2012 Oly 100m final,
photo by PhotoRun.net
photo by PhotoRun.net
In the women's 100 meters, Carmelita Jeter and Tianna Madison were together at 60 meters. Jeter was sore, with a back issue, and then, she felt Tianna Madison start to drop back, and for Jeter, that party was over. Jeter ran 10.93 to the 10.97 of Madison.
Jeneba Tarmoh, photo by PhotoRun.net
In third, Jeneba Tarmoh was named third at first, but, after a review of the photo, a dead heat was declared between Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh. A perfect storm ensued, where USATF would announce when a decision would be made, then the USOC took several days to make a decsion on how to break the dead heat. It was not until late in the day on Sunday, July 1, that Jeneba Tarmoh pulled out of the match race, to the consternation of many.
Allyson Felix, photo by PhotoRun.net
The dead heat situation completely overcame the athletes who took first and second in the women's 100 meters.
Bird Watching, To feel the U.S. Olympic team trials is a requirement for every fan
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
Ashton Eaton Treats Record Crowd at Hayward Field to Decathlon World Record
by Dick Patrick, note by Larry Eder
The TV Trials, June 23 Broadcast
by Jim Dunaway, note by Larry Eder
Ashton Eaton gets WR 9039, Dawn Harper wins 100mh, Carmelite Jeter wins 100m
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Roman Sebrle on Ashton Eaton breaking his WR
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Jeremy Wariner and the Will to Win
by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder
Amy Hastings Realizes Olympic Dream in 10,000 victory
by Mark Winitz, California Track & Running News, note by Larry Eder
The Incredible Theater of the Decathlon at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials
by Elliot Denman, note by Larry Eder
Dee Dee At The Doorstep, Olympic Team Berth Would Complete Comeback
by Dave Hunter, note by Larry Eder
Deciding the Tarmoh/Felix Dead Heat, "Common Law" , Common sense
by James Dunaway, note by Larry Eder
Mutai runs 27:29, Bleasdale clears 4.71m PV UK, Proctor sets 6.95m LJ UK record
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Let Us Now Praise Alysia Montano, Nick Symmonds
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
Jeneba Tarmoh
by Mark Winitz, California Track & Running News, note by Larry Eder
Live Blog coverage:
DAY 3: 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, June 24th
Bird Watching, To feel the U.S. Olympic team trials is a requirement for every fan
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
Ashton Eaton Treats Record Crowd at Hayward Field to Decathlon World Record
by Dick Patrick, note by Larry Eder
The TV Trials, June 23 Broadcast
by Jim Dunaway, note by Larry Eder
Ashton Eaton gets WR 9039, Dawn Harper wins 100mh, Carmelite Jeter wins 100m
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Roman Sebrle on Ashton Eaton breaking his WR
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Jeremy Wariner and the Will to Win
by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder
Amy Hastings Realizes Olympic Dream in 10,000 victory
by Mark Winitz, California Track & Running News, note by Larry Eder
The Incredible Theater of the Decathlon at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials
by Elliot Denman, note by Larry Eder
Dee Dee At The Doorstep, Olympic Team Berth Would Complete Comeback
by Dave Hunter, note by Larry Eder
Deciding the Tarmoh/Felix Dead Heat, "Common Law" , Common sense
by James Dunaway, note by Larry Eder
Mutai runs 27:29, Bleasdale clears 4.71m PV UK, Proctor sets 6.95m LJ UK record
by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
Let Us Now Praise Alysia Montano, Nick Symmonds
by Jon Gugala, note by Larry Eder
Jeneba Tarmoh
by Mark Winitz, California Track & Running News, note by Larry Eder
Live Blog coverage:
DAY 3: 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, June 24th
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