byLarry EderThis second group for the adidas Boost Boston presser, emceed by Geoff Wightman. Torie Bowie, who took three medals in Rio, Jeff Henderson, who won the LJ in Rio and Sally Pearson, who won the 100m hurdles in London 2012 were on the dais.
Sally Pearson, photo by PhotoRun.net
Sally Pearson, the 2012 London champ at 100 meter hurdles, spoke first. She is fit once again, after two years of challenging injuries. She just ran 12.81 over the 100m hurdles in Manchester, England last weekend, during the CityGames.
Jeff Henderson, photo by PhotoRun.net
Jeff Henderson, the 2016 Rio LJ Champion, is focused on one thing: making the team for London. He noted that the US Champs will be tough and he has to stay focused on that event. He gets enthused about the long jumps being done so far in 2017, but he has to stay focused.
Tori Bowie, photo by PhotoRun.net
Tori Bowie won medals in the 100m (silver), 200 meters (bronze) and 4x100m (gold) in Rio. In 2015, she won the bronze medal in the 100 meters. Last weekend, she ran a world leading 21.77 for 200 meters, winning the prestigious Nike Pre Classic 200 meters over Shaunae Miller Uibo, Elaine Thompson, Dafe Schippers and Allyson Felix.
All three are competing on the adidas Boost Boston Games on Sunday, June 4, from 3:15 PM to 5:55 PM. The meet will be held on Charles Street between Boston Commons and the Boston Public Garden. Be there!
Here are their comments during the interview.
