2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

July 9-18  in Sacramento!

Day 6 - Press Release/Results/Quotes

         SACRAMENTO, Calif. - American record holder Deena Kastor (formerly Deena Drossin when at Agoura HS) won her fourth U.S. title and second Olympic Trials crown in the 10,000 meters Friday in yet another solo, record-setting performance at the 2004 Olympic Trials.
         Kastor, who already qualified for the Olympic Team with her second-place finish in the marathon Olympic Trials, ran utterly alone in the 10,000m, finishing in 31:09.65 to break her own Olympic Trials (31:51.05 in 2000) and U.S. Championships records (31:28.07in 2003). 2000 Olympian Elva Dryer was second in 31:58.14, with Katie O'Neill in third at 32:07.25.
         Laura Gerraughty, the 2004 U.S. indoor champion and NCAA indoor and outdoor champ, added yet another title to her year by winning the women's shot put with a throw of 18.50m/60 feet, 8.5 inches. 2003 U.S. indoor and outdoor champion Kristin Heaston (ex-Ygnacio valley HS) was second with 18.10m/59-4.75. Both women have the Olympic A standard and will compete in Athens. Third-place finisher Jillian Camarena (ex-Woodland HS) of Stanford (17.73m/58-2) has until August 9 to meet the standard of 18.55m/60-10.5.
         Tim Broe successfully defended his 2003 U.S. title in the 5,000 meters, using his strength in the final stages of the race to pull ahead for the win in 13:27.36. Two-time U.S. indoor champion Jonathon Riley (ex-Stanford), only man in the field to have achieved the Olympic A standard, was second in 13:30.85, and Bolota Asmerom (ex-UC Berkeley) was third in 13:22.77.
         That's where it gets complicated. Currently, Riley will be the only competitor at Athens because only he has the A standard. Seventh-place finisher Jorge Torres (13:41.79) and 12-place finisher Louis Luchini (13:50.64) were the only finishers who have the B standard, and they will be allowed to chase to A standard before August 9. Broe lacks the Olympic B standard of 13:25.40 and will be listed as the alternate on the team roster that is submitted to the USOC on Sunday; he also will be allowed to chase the A and B standards. If Broe achieves the A standard of 13:21.50, then both he and Riley (and either Torres or Luchini, if they make the A) will compete in Athens. If he achieves the B standard and neither Luchini nor Torres makes the A, then he and not Riley will compete.

Qualifying rounds sizzle:
           The men's 200-meter quarterfinals drew oohs and aahs from the crowd, with no collective gasp louder than when Shawn Crawford ran an easy-looking 19.88 in the third heat. It is the fastest time ever in the 200m heats in the Olympic Trials, and is the fastest time in the world in two years.
            Several other runners were impressive in the 200 as well. Tyson Gay blasted around the curve in the second heat of the men's 200 meters. Possessing a huge lead in the straightaway, the 2004 NCAA 100m champion from the University of Arkansas put the brakes on, yet still ran a personal-best time of 20.07. Justin Gatlin also was strong in heat 1 in 20.06 as Crawford, Gatlin and Gay had by far the fastest times of the round.
           With only one athlete to be eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 19-woman women's 200-meter field, races were relaxed. Winning their heats were Connie Moore (22.91), world outdoor silver medalist Torri Edwards (ex-Pomona HS and USC) (22.60), NCAA runner-up Muna Lee (22.66) and 1999 world champion Inger Miller (ex-Muir HS and USC) (22.74). Semifinal rounds will be held Saturday, with the final on Sunday.
           Defending world and Olympic Trials champion Tom Pappas led the decathlon after one day of competition with 4,474 points, but 2004 world indoor heptathlon silver medalist Bryan Clay (ex-Azusa Pacific University) was close behind with 4,471. Pappas posted performances of 10.75 in the 100 meters, 7.51m/24-7.75 in the long jump, 15.87m/52-1 in the shot put, 2.07/6-9.5 in the high jump and 48.01 in the 400m. Clay got out to a blazing start with 10.48 in the 100, then followed up with 7.59m/24-11 in the long jump, 15.28m/50-1.75 in the shot, 2.01/6-7 in the high jump and 47.90 in the 400.
           2000 Olympian Michael Stember (ex-Jesuit HS, ex-Stanford University) won the second heat of men's 1,500m semifinals in 3:39.74, leading Alan Webb across the finish line (3:39.92). Nathan Robison won the first semifinal in 3:43.84; the final field of 12 now prepares for Sunday's final.
           In the women's 1,500m, U.S. indoor champion Jen Toomey won the first semifinal in 4:14.53, while 2000 Olympic finalist Marla Runyan led four women - including second-place Suzy Favor Hamilton - under 4:10 with her time of 4:09.63.
           In qualifying events, Olympic gold medalist Stacy Dragila easily moved to Sunday's final of the women's pole vault. Her only attempt of the day, a clearance at 4.25m/13-11.25, tied her for the top mark with 2004 world indoor finalist Jillian Schwartz, who also needed only one jump. Defending U.S. champion Carl Brown likewise needed one throw to lead all qualifiers to Sunday's final of the men's discus with a toss of 63.84m/209-5.
           Royal Mitchell won the exhibition Paralympic 400-meter dash in a time of 50.46.

Event 39 Decathlon: #1 Men 100 Meter Dash Decathlon
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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1 Bryan Clay Nike 10.48 -1.0 3 980
2 Ryan Olkowski WGADC 10.55 0.4 2 963
2 Trey Hardee Mississippi St. 10.55 0.4 2 963
4 Stephen Moore Unattached 10.73 0.1 1 922
5 Tom Pappas Nike 10.75 0.4 2 917
6 Stephen Harris Unattached 10.76 0.4 2 915
7 Mustafa Abdur-Rahim Dartmouth 10.88 -1.0 3 888
8 Paul Terek WGADC 10.98 -1.0 3 865
9 Bevan Hart U.S. Army 11.04 0.4 2 852
10 Chad Smith Unattached 11.09 0.4 2 841
11 Travis Geopfert XL Sports Ac 11.11 0.4 2 836
12 Ashraf Fadel Unattached 11.15 0.1 1 827
13 Ryan Harlan Rice 11.19 -1.0 3 819
14 Phil McMullen Nike 11.19 0.1 1 819
15 Andrew Giesler Unattached 11.28 0.4 2 799
16 Bryan Anderson Unattached 11.29 0.1 1 797
17 Billy Pappas Team X O 11.30 0.1 1 795
18 Kip Janvrin Unattached 11.37 -1.0 3 780
19 Chris Boyles WGADC 11.44 -1.0 3 765
20 Stevie Keller Unattached 11.45 0.1 1 763
21 Jamie Cook Javelin USA 11.46 0.1 1 761
22 Travis Brandstatter Minnesota 11.47 0.1 1 759
23 David Lemen Unattached 11.53 -1.0 3 746
24 Joe Cebulski Unattached 11.57 -1.0 3 738

Event 39 Decathlon: #2 Men Long Jump Decathlon
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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1 Bryan Clay Nike 7.59m -0.4 24-11.00 957
7.15m(-0.6) 7.53m(0.6) 7.59m(-0.4)
2 Tom Pappas Nike 7.51m 0.7 24-07.75 937
7.22m(-0.6) 7.30m(0.7) 7.51m(0.7)
3 Ryan Olkowski WGADC 7.44m 1.1 24-05.00 920
7.44m(1.1) 7.40m(-0.2) FOUL(NWI)
4 Stephen Moore Unattached 7.39m -0.7 24-03.00 908
7.16m(0.5) 7.17m(-0.7) 7.39m(-0.7)
5 David Lemen Unattached 7.29m 0.1 23-11.00 883
7.29m(0.1) FOUL(NWI) FOUL(NWI)
6 Paul Terek WGADC 7.27m 0.6 23-10.25 878
FOUL(NWI) 7.18m(-0.3) 7.27m(0.6)
7 Stephen Harris Unattached 7.23m +0.0 23-08.75 869
7.23m(+0.0) FOUL(NWI) FOUL(NWI)
8 Andrew Giesler Unattached 7.18m 0.1 23-06.75 857
7.18m(0.1) 6.92m(-1.0) 7.15m(1.2)
9 Bevan Hart U.S. Army 7.11m 0.2 23-04.00 840
7.11m(0.2) 6.95m(0.5) 6.94m(2.3)
10 Mustafa Abdur-Rahim Dartmouth 7.05m -0.5 23-01.75 826
7.05m(-0.5) 7.01m(0.8) 6.98m(1.3)
11 Billy Pappas Team X O 7.01m 0.5 23-00.00 816
6.70m(-0.5) 7.01m(0.5) PASS(NWI)
12 Jamie Cook Javelin USA 6.97m 1.5 22-10.50 807
6.70m(+0.0) 6.82m(-0.3) 6.97m(1.5)
13 Chris Boyles WGADC 6.94m -0.2 22-09.25 799
FOUL(NWI) 6.94m(-0.2) FOUL(NWI)
13 Travis Geopfert XL Sports Ac 6.94m -0.1 22-09.25 799
FOUL(NWI) 6.71m(-1.2) 6.94m(-0.1)
15 Bryan Anderson Unattached 6.93m 0.2 22-09.00 797
6.66m(-1.3) 6.93m(0.2) 6.91m(1.2)
16 Phil McMullen Nike 6.90m -0.4 22-07.75 790
6.90m(-0.4) FOUL(NWI) FOUL(NWI)
17 Trey Hardee Mississippi St. 6.83m 0.5 22-05.00 774
6.83m(0.5) 6.68m(1.0) 6.70m(0.4)
18 Ryan Harlan Rice 6.77m -0.6 22-02.50 760
6.77m(-0.6) 6.60m(-1.4) FOUL(NWI)
18 Travis Brandstatter Minnesota 6.77m 0.8 22-02.50 760
6.46m(0.5) 6.40m(0.5) 6.77m(0.8)
20 Joe Cebulski Unattached 6.75m 1.8 22-01.75 755
6.59m(+0.0) 6.75m(1.8) PASS(NWI)
21 Kip Janvrin Unattached 6.56m 0.8 21-06.25 711
6.55m(0.4) 6.44m(1.0) 6.56m(0.8)
22 Ashraf Fadel Unattached 6.40m 0.2 21-00.00 675
FOUL(NWI) 6.32m(-1.4) 6.40m(0.2)
23 Stevie Keller Unattached 6.38m 1.8 20-11.25 670
6.19m(0.1) 6.38m(1.8) 6.33m(0.2)
24 Chad Smith Unattached 5.85m -0.9 19-02.50 554
5.85m(-0.9) FOUL(NWI) 5.46m(-0.2)

Event 39 Decathlon: #3 Men Shot Put Decathlon
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Name Year Team Finals Points
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1 Tom Pappas Nike 15.87m 52-01.00 843
15.16m 15.32m 15.87m
2 Paul Terek WGADC 15.37m 50-05.25 812
15.08m 15.24m 15.37m
3 Bryan Clay Nike 15.28m 50-01.75 807
14.99m 15.07m 15.28m
4 Phil McMullen Nike 15.24m 50-00.00 804
15.04m 15.14m 15.24m
5 Mustafa Abdur-Rahim Dartmouth 14.99m 49-02.25 789
14.99m 14.65m FOUL
6 Ryan Harlan Rice 14.98m 49-01.75 788
14.98m 14.83m FOUL
7 Chad Smith Unattached 14.84m 48-08.25 780
14.84m FOUL FOUL
8 Travis Geopfert XL Sports Ac 14.52m 47-07.75 760
14.23m 14.52m FOUL
9 Billy Pappas Team X O 14.10m 46-03.25 734
13.87m FOUL 14.10m
10 Bryan Anderson Unattached 14.05m 46-01.25 731
14.05m FOUL FOUL
11 Andrew Giesler Unattached 13.92m 45-08.00 723
13.83m FOUL 13.92m
12 Stevie Keller Unattached 13.87m 45-06.25 720
13.50m 13.87m 13.62m
12 Kip Janvrin Unattached 13.87m 45-06.25 720
13.87m 13.61m FOUL
14 Bevan Hart U.S. Army 13.76m 45-01.75 714
13.37m 13.37m 13.76m
15 David Lemen Unattached 13.70m 44-11.50 710
13.11m 13.38m 13.70m
16 Chris Boyles WGADC 13.63m 44-08.75 706
12.70m 13.47m 13.63m
17 Jamie Cook Javelin USA 13.20m 43-03.75 679
FOUL 13.20m 13.02m
18 Joe Cebulski Unattached 13.06m 42-10.25 671
FOUL 13.06m FOUL
19 Ashraf Fadel Unattached 13.03m 42-09.00 669
12.78m 12.87m 13.03m
20 Stephen Moore Unattached 12.82m 42-00.75 656
12.80m 12.82m FOUL
21 Travis Brandstatter Minnesota 12.71m 41-08.50 650
12.36m 12.71m 12.52m
22 Trey Hardee Mississippi St. 12.30m 40-04.25 625
11.53m 12.30m FOUL
23 Stephen Harris Unattached 12.13m 39-09.75 614
12.08m 12.13m 12.07m
24 Ryan Olkowski WGADC 11.74m 38-06.25 591
11.74m 10.95m 10.78m

Event 33 Men Discus Throw
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Top 12 Advance by Time
Name Year Team Prelims
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Preliminaries
1 Carl Brown Nike 63.84mq 209-05
63.84m x x
2 Jarred Rome Unattached 63.29mq 207-08
62.09m 62.41m 63.29m
3 Ian Waltz Unattached 62.43mq 204-10
62.43m 61.49m 62.33m
4 Casey Malone Nike 62.23mq 204-02
61.18m 62.13m 62.23m
5 Michael Robertson S M U 59.90mq 196-06
59.90m 59.29m 58.32m
6 Brian Trainor Unattached 59.14mq 194-00
53.88m 59.14m 58.46m
7 Jason Young Texas Tech 58.82mq 193-00
58.78m 58.34m 58.82m
8 Kevin Fitzpatrick Unattached 58.80mq 192-11
58.42m 57.68m 58.80m
9 Kibwé Johnson Unattached 58.49mq 191-11
58.46m 58.49m FOUL
10 Joshua Ralston Texas A&M 58.36mq 191-06
53.40m 58.36m FOUL
11 Doug Reynolds Unattached 58.20mq 190-11
FOUL 58.20m 58.13m
12 Reedus Thurmond Nike 57.37mq 188-03
FOUL 54.73m 57.37m
13 Cameron Bolles Unattached 56.92m 186-09
56.92m FOUL FOUL
14 Andrew Bloom Nike 56.82m 186-05
56.82m FOUL FOUL
15 Jon O'Neil Unattached 56.23m 184-06
55.82m 56.23m 56.22m
16 Joe Erdkamp Unattached 56.00m 183-09
FOUL 56.00m FOUL
17 Karl Erickson Unattached 55.06m 180-08
FOUL 55.06m FOUL
18 James Dennis Unattached 54.18m 177-09
51.97m FOUL 54.18m
19 Luke Sullivan Unattached 53.94m 177-00
52.60m FOUL 53.94m
20 Mathew Schwinn Unattached 53.57m 175-09
FOUL FOUL 53.57m
21 Scott Wiegand Unattached 52.97m 173-09
50.54m 52.97m FOUL
22 John Davis Unattached 52.41m 171-11
49.71m 52.41m FOUL
23 Gregory Hart Unattached 51.55m 169-01
50.38m FOUL 51.55m
-- Nick Petrucci Unattached FOUL
FOUL FOUL PASS

ANDREW BLOOM, Nike -- "This is three straight nationals that I've come up short. I injured my back 6-8 weeks ago - this is my first major injury in four years - but I don't want to blame today on that. I should have still qualified for Sunday. I'd like to think I would have put up a hell of a fight on Sunday. I still thought I would qualify until the last throw when the 180-foot line started to look far."

JARRED ROME, Unattached -- "I wanted to map out what I wanted to do on Sunday, because Sunday is the real deal. I wanted to work on foot work, not foul and not doing anything dumb. Each throw got better, which is exactly what I wanted. It's about getting into the top three and making the team. With the nerves that come with the event, you don't always throw as far. It's going to be a battle among 5-6 guys for the top three spots."

Event 39 Decathlon: #4 Men High Jump Decathlon
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Name Year Team Finals Points
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1 Ryan Olkowski WGADC 2.13m 6-11.75 925
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04 2.07 2.10 2.13 2.16
PPP PPP PPP PPP O O O O XO XXO O XXX
2 Chris Boyles WGADC 2.10m 6-10.75 896
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04 2.07 2.10 2.13
PPP PPP PPP PPP O XO O XO O XXO XXX
2 Stephen Harris Unattached 2.10m 6-10.75 896
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04 2.07 2.10 2.13
PPP PPP PPP PPP PPP O PPP XO XXO O XXX
4 Tom Pappas Nike 2.07m 6-09.50 868
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04 2.07 2.10
PPP PPP PPP PPP O PPP PPP XO O XXX
5 Stephen Moore Unattached 2.04m 6-08.25 840
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04 2.07
PPP PPP PPP PPP O PPP XXO XO XXX
5 Phil McMullen Nike 2.04m 6-08.25 840
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04 2.07
PPP PPP PPP O O O O O XO O XXO PPP
7 Bryan Clay Nike 2.01m 6-07.00 813
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04
PPP PPP O PPP O PPP O XXX
7 Andrew Giesler Unattached 2.01m 6-07.00 813
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04
PPP O XO XO XO O O XXX
7 Ryan Harlan Rice 2.01m 6-07.00 813
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04
PPP PPP XO PPP XXO O O XXX
7 Paul Terek WGADC 2.01m 6-07.00 813
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04
PPP PPP PPP PPP O O O O XXO O XXX
7 Bryan Anderson Unattached 2.01m 6-07.00 813
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04
PPP PPP PPP PPP O PPP O XXX
12 Joe Cebulski Unattached 1.98m 6-06.00 785
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.01 2.04
PPP PPP PPP O PPP O PPP XXX
13 Travis Brandstatter Minnesota 1.95m 6-04.75 758
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95 1.98
PPP PPP O PPP XO PPP O O XXX
14 Jamie Cook Javelin USA 1.92m 6-03.50 731
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95
PPP XXO PPP XXO XXX
14 Trey Hardee Mississippi St. 1.92m 6-03.50 731
1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95
PPP PPP XXO XO XXX
14 Ashraf Fadel Unattached 1.92m 6-03.50 731
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95
PPP PPP O PPP O O O XXX
14 Mustafa Abdur-Rahim Dartmouth 1.92m 6-03.50 731
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92 1.95
O PPP O XXO XO XXO XO XXX
18 David Lemen Unattached 1.89m 6-02.25 705
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92
PPP PPP O O O XXO XXX
18 Bevan Hart U.S. Army 1.89m 6-02.25 705
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92
PPP PPP XO PPP XO O XXX
20 Travis Geopfert XL Sports Ac 1.86m 6-01.25 679
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89
PPP O PPP O O XXX
20 Chad Smith Unattached 1.86m 6-01.25 679
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92
O PPP O PPP XO PPP XXX
22 Billy Pappas Team X O 1.83m 6-00.00 653
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86 1.89 1.92
PPP PPP PPP O PPP PPP XXX
22 Stevie Keller Unattached 1.83m 6-00.00 653
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83 1.86
PPP PPP PPP O XXX
24 Kip Janvrin Unattached 1.77m 5-09.75 602
1.74 1.77 1.80 1.83
PPP O PPP XXX

Event 3 Men 200 Meter Dash
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32 Advance: Top 4 Each Heat plus Next 4 Best Times
Name Year Team Prelims Wind H#
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Preliminaries
1 Shawn Crawford Nike 19.88Q 0.3 3
2 Justin Gatlin Nike 20.06Q 0.7 1
3 Tyson Gay Arkansas 20.07Q -0.3 2
4 Mickey Grimes Nike 20.39Q 0.3 5
5 Joshua Johnson Nike 20.41Q -0.3 4
6 Wallace Spearmon Arkansas 20.25Q 0.7 1
7 Bernard Williams Nike 20.26Q 0.3 3
8 Coby Miller Nike 20.39Q -0.3 2
9 Stanford Routt Houston 20.52Q -0.3 4
10 Jimmie Hackley Unattached 20.54Q 0.3 5
11 Aaron Armstrong Nike 20.50Q 0.7 1
12 John Capel adidas 20.53Q 0.3 3
13 Jordan Vaden Livingstone 20.61Q 0.3 5
14 Darvis Patton adidas 20.66Q -0.3 2
15 Jerome Mathis Hampton 20.77Q -0.3 4
16 Leonard Scott Nike 20.62Q 0.3 3
17 Leo Bookman Nike 20.65Q 0.3 5
18 David Neville Indiana 20.72Q 0.7 1
19 Jabari Fields Unattached 20.78Q -0.3 2
20 Domenik Peterson Arizona St. 20.81Q -0.3 4
21 Wes Felix Unattached 20.69q 0.3 5
22 LeShaunte Edwards Unattached 20.80q 0.3 3
23 Kevin Braunskill Unattached 20.86q 0.7 1
24 Walter Dix Unattached 20.87q -0.3 2
25 John Woods Colorado St. 20.99q 0.3 3
26 Kyle Farmer Florida 21.09q -0.3 4
27 Kaaron Conwright Nike 21.10q 0.7 1
28 Seth Amoo Arizona St. 21.11q 0.3 5
29 Milton Mallard U.S. Army 21.24q -0.3 2
30 Kenny Brokenburr Nike 21.30q 0.7 1
31 LeTra Lewis Miss. Valley St. 21.98q -0.3 4

AARON ARMSTRONG, Nike -- "I feel good, and ran well enough to advance. It was good to let your legs loose after competing in the 100. In the next round, I plan on going out a little harder. We have four rounds, so that's tough on the body. You just have to go each round based on how your body is feeling."

WALLACE SPEARMON, Arkansas -- "I expected (Justin) Gatlin to run a great race and I tried to stick with him. Coach said to get out, but not to push too hard. That's all I wanted to do was save energy for the next round. I got a wind-legal PR, but I felt like crap. In the Olympic Trials, you have to expect a PR at any time. You don't want to go out and be left behind."

JUSTIN GATLIN, Nike -- "I came out trying to have a good showing, and prove to all the competitors that I'm ready. I've had some problems with my curves, so I went overseas to work on them, but my straight-away was phenomenal."

DARVIS PATTON, adidas -- "I didn't think lane three would be that hard of a lane, but I was trying to advance."

About Shawn Crawford's 19.88 in the third round: "I've seen all kinds of times in different rounds. If he can do it all four rounds, I'll be impressed."

Event 4 Women 200 Meter Dash
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18 Advance: Top 3 Each Heat plus Next 6 Best Times
Name Year Team Prelims Wind H#
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1 Torri Edwards adidas 22.60Q -0.3 2
2 Muna Lee Nike 22.66Q -0.1 3
3 Inger Miller Nike 22.74Q -0.6 4
4 Connie Moore Nike 22.91Q -0.6 1
5 Allyson Felix adidas 22.67Q -0.3 2
6 Stephanie Durst L S U 22.75Q -0.1 3
7 Rachelle Boone Unattached 22.83Q -0.6 4
8 Tonette Dyer Nike 23.42Q -0.6 1
9 LaShaunte'a Moore Unattached 22.83Q -0.6 4
10 Wyllesheia Myrick Unattached 22.94Q -0.1 3
11 Monique Hall L S U 23.42Q -0.3 2
12 Antonette Carter Unattached 23.44Q -0.6 1
13 Crystal Cox Nike 22.84q -0.6 4
14 Marion Jones Nike 22.93q -0.6 4
15 Angela Daigle Nike 22.98q -0.1 3
16 Aleah Williams Unattached 23.56q -0.3 2
17 Lakadron Ivery Baylor 23.58q -0.6 1
18 Shaunta Pelham Unattached 23.62q -0.3 2
19 Amandi Rhett Ga Tech 24.03 -0.6 1

MONIQUE HALL, LSU -- "They were holding us for a long time down there, and the wind was horrible down the home stretch, so the times were a little off. I wished Torri (Edwards) luck before the race and told her not to worry. This is my first 200 of the year, I ran a 200 here last year at NCAA's and got 6th, but I've been focused more on the 400 this year to build up my strength."

MUNA LEE, Nike -- "I felt fine and it was an easy run. I was running off my training partner (Stephanie Durst). I've never come in here with a lot of confidence, but that helped to motivate me. The 200 is long enough, I don't want to race any race that is longer."

INGER MILLER, Nike -- "This is my first 200 in a while, so it was a good showing. I'm feeling much better health-wise. Last Saturday was a freak thing. It was good to get on the horse, it was a shaky race and I felt awkward."

ANGELA DAIGLE, Nike -- "It felt pretty good and I got a PR. I didn't go out hard, but I built up speed. Towards the end, I have a habit of getting out too hard, so I tried doing the opposite. Once I came off the curve, I was able to look around a little to see where everybody was, and pushed it on home."

Event 26 Women Pole Vault
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Top 14 Advance by Time
Name Year Team Prelims
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1 Stacy Dragila Nike 4.25mq 13-11.25
4.10 4.20 4.25
PPP PPP O
1 Jillian Schwartz Nike 4.25mq 13-11.25
4.10 4.20 4.25
PPP PPP O
3 Amy Linnen Unattached 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
O O
3 Mary Sauer Asics 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP O
3 Kellie Suttle Nike 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP O
3 April Steiner Unattached 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP XO
3 Tracy O'Hara Unattached 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP XO
3 Chelsea Johnson U C L A 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP XO
3 Becky Holliday Unattached 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
O O
3 Lindsay Taylor Unattached 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
O O
3 Elizabeth Metzinger Indiana Invaders 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP XO
3 Andrea Dutoit Unattached 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
O XO
3 Kira Sims Akron 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
O XO
3 Alicia Warlick Santa Monica TC 4.20mq 13-09.25
4.10 4.20
PPP O
15 Niki McEwen Unattached 4.10m 13-05.25
4.10 4.20
XO XXX
15 Kate Soma Washington 4.10m 13-05.25
4.10 4.20
O XXX
15 Erica Bartolina Unattached 4.10m 13-05.25
4.10 4.20
O XXX
15 Monica Stearns Minnesota 4.10m 13-05.25
4.10 4.20
XO XXX
-- Connie Jerz Unattached NH
4.10
XXX
-- Lacy Janson Unattached NH
4.10
XXX
-- Shannon Gallagher Indiana Invaders NH
4.10
XXX
-- Lesa Kubishta Unattached NH
4.10
XXX

STACY DRAGILA, Nike -- "Sacramento has always been special to me. It's home to me. It was a little chaotic out there, but I just started to settle (the crowd) down. We prepare for this, elite athletes train for this since October. I like the heat, I've always done well here. I always encourage the crowd to clap for me when I'm going down the runway. The warm weather keeps me looser."

KELLIE SUTTLE, Nike-- "I started at my normal opening height and got it on my first jump. I skipped the lower height because I knew that height wouldn't qualify. Tonight was easier than the men's prelims in that the crosswind wasn't as strong. I feel like I'm in my best shape sine 2001."

BECKY HOLLIDAY, Unattached -- "This is my first post-collegiate season, so I'm still getting my rhythm. I don't need to peek just for this meet to make the team. I felt good and the conditions were also acceptable. I'm from nearby Penryn and I have 15 friends and family here."

Event 103 Men 400 Meter Dash Para-Mixed
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Royal Mitchell US Paralympics 50.46
2 Danny Andrews US Paralympics 52.10
3 Nelacey Porter US Paralympics 52.82
4 Casey Tibbs US Paralympics 53.15
5 Ryan Fann US Paralympics 53.93

Event 9 Men 1500 Meter Run
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12 Advance: Top 6 Each Heat plus Next 0 Best Times
Name Year Team Semis
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Semi-Finals
1 Michael Stember Nike 3:39.74Q
2 Nathan Robison Unattached 3:43.84Q
3 Alan Webb Nike 3:39.92Q
4 Charlie Gruber Nike 3:43.87Q
5 Rob Myers Unattached 3:39.96Q
6 Jason Lunn Nike 3:43.89Q
7 Christopher Estwanik Farm Team 3:40.32Q
8 Christopher Lukezic Unattached 3:44.14Q
9 Scott McGowan New Balance 3:40.97Q
10 Donald Sage Stanford 3:44.23Q
11 Zachary Griffin Farm Team 3:41.52Q
12 Said Ahmed Arkansas 3:44.34Q
13 Brendon Mahoney Ga Tech 3:42.59
14 Grant Robison Reebok 3:43.08
15 Aaron Lanzel U.S. Navy 3:44.05
16 Ian Connor Nike 3:44.35
17 Erik Nedeau New Balance 3:44.41
18 Seneca Lassiter Nike 3:44.54
19 Paul McMullen Coast Guard 3:44.66
20 Karl Savage ZAP Fitness 3:46.27
21 Sean O'Brien Farm Team 3:48.31
22 Bryan Berryhill adidas 3:53.98
23 Joel Atwater adidas 3:55.15
24 Mike Miller U.S. Army 4:12.86

PAUL McMULLEN, Coast Guard -- "I didn't have the foot speed at the end of the day tonight. These young guys really go fast. I needed more speed work, I needed to run more 800's."

CHRISTOPHER ESTWANIK, Farm Team -- "I saw I was in good position with 150 meters go. It's always easier to slingshot around 3-4 guys on a curve. It's the first time in my career I've been able to peak at the right time. In the off-season, I trained with James Lunn. He took me under his wing and he was a great training partner. As for Sunday, I'm going for broke. I have absolutely nothing to lose."

GRANT ROBISON, Reebok -- "I had plantar problems in my foot since January and have tried to cross-train through it, but I'm still missing that edge. Right now, I have a manageable level of health and I have another month to get stronger. I'll keep training hard and hopefully I can get back to the 3:35 or under level. I'm not happy with my race."

MICHAEL STEMBER, Nike -- "Alan (Webb) is the only guy that can outkick me, so I wasn't surprised he was out there in front. I'm ready to give it my all in the final, and I'm confident in my abilities."

DONALD SAGE, Stanford -- "I don't see many "A" qualifiers on Sunday, but I do think we have a lot of guys capable of that time in the next few weeks. It's been an up and down year for me, and I'm glad to make the final. Come Sunday, I hope the adrenaline is pumping and will carry me through. I do need to work on my positioning. I'm a small guy (5-9, 130), and I got pushed around a little tonight, but everybody was pushing everybody, so it was nothing personal."

Event 32 Women Shot Put
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Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Laura Gerraughty North Carolina 18.50m 60-08.50
18.00m 18.50m 18.13m 18.23m 18.05m 17.79m
2 Kristin Heaston Nike 18.10m 59-04.75
17.36m 18.10m FOUL FOUL 17.78m FOUL
3 Jillian Camarena Stanford 17.73m 58-02.00
17.73m 17.61m 17.60m FOUL FOUL FOUL
4 Stephanie Brown Moreno Trenching 17.34m 56-10.75
16.01m 16.51m FOUL FOUL 17.34m FOUL
5 Adriane Blewitt Ashland Elite 16.52m 54-02.50
15.25m 15.89m 14.73m 15.71m 16.51m 16.52m
6 L'Orangerie Crawford Unattached 16.50m 54-01.75
FOUL 16.50m FOUL 15.92m FOUL 16.23m
7 Aubrey Martin Wn Illinois 15.92m 52-02.75
FOUL 14.74m 15.92m 15.06m FOUL 15.66m
8 Amarachi Ukabam Ohio State 15.82m 51-11.00
15.30m 15.82m 15.71m FOUL 15.71m FOUL
9 Karen Freberg San Luis D C 15.81m 51-10.50
15.11m 15.16m 15.81m
10 Tiffany Bunton Tx St San Marcos 15.35m 50-04.50
15.35m FOUL FOUL
11 Rebecca Breisch Nebraska 14.78m 48-06.00
FOUL FOUL 14.78m
12 Leann Boerema Nebraska 14.71m 48-03.25
14.71m 14.37m FOUL

ADRIANE BLEWITT, Ashland Elite -- On her shirt that read "I Kicked Cancer's (Butt)": "Last October, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and started chemotherapy in October. I've been cancer-free since April and had three solid months of training after the chemo. I didn't do much the first three months of the treatments except fuss around in the weight room. In January, I started to get serious and started rebuilding the strength I had lost. My first meet was the Sea Ray relays in Knoxville two weeks after my last treatment. Overall, I lost 20 pounds and probably 40 percent of my strength. This has totally changed my outlook on throwing and I have a great appreciation for my family and friends who supported me. Coming in to this event, I had hoped to just make the finals, so to get fit is so rewarding. I can't stop smiling. I'm ready to go another four years. The top girls are super athletes and all bring a special energy to the event."

LAURA GERRAUGHTY, North Carolina -- "Yesterday, I came to the meet and had the jitters. I'm a lot more calm now. I'm more focused, I'm so calm and collected, I knew I could get it together.

Regarding her referencing the meet as a national championship: "For me, that made the meet less threatening."

KRISTIN HEASTON, Nike -- "I've probably been to more big meets this year than anybody. I finally hit the "A" standard at UCLA, and I did it twice there. I've never been so emotional at a track meet as I was at UCLA. With tonight's performance, hopefully I've jumped to the next level. We have so many awesome throwers, it's a good group, and a good situation to be in."

Note: She wore her father's sweats (her Dad, Steve, passed away in 1999 and was the assistant men's water polo coach that won gold at the 1988 Olympics).

JILLIAN CAMARENA, Stanford -- "Today, I felt good. I think I'm ready to hit the "A" standard. As long as I can do that, everything else will work out. If I don't do it on Sunday, then it's back to work on Monday and I'll be looking for more meets."

Event 10 Women 1500 Meter Run
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15 Advance: Top 5 Each Heat plus Next 5 Best Times
Name Year Team Prelims
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Preliminaries
1 Marla Runyan Nike 4:09.63Q
2 Jennifer Toomey Nike 4:14.53Q
3 Suzy Favor Hamilton Nike 4:09.74Q
4 Jenelle Deatherage Reebok 4:15.28Q
5 Carrie Tollefson adidas 4:09.87Q
6 Sarah Schwald Nike 4:15.55Q
7 Lindsey Gallo Michigan 4:09.94Q
8 Amy Rudolph adidas 4:15.76Q
9 Heather Sagan adidas 4:10.47Q
10 Mary Jayne Harrelson Nike 4:16.10Q
11 Janet Trujillo Nike 4:10.66q
12 Sally Hauser Nike 4:10.99q
13 Bethany Brewster Wisconsin Ru 4:11.18q
14 Shalane Flanagan Nike 4:11.77q
15 Amy Mortimer Unattached 4:11.82q
16 Treniere Clement Nike 4:14.42
17 Christin Wurth Nike 4:16.68
18 Collette Liss Nike 4:17.30
19 Natalie Hughes Florida St. 4:17.34
20 Elissa Riedy Unattached 4:18.70
21 Carrie Messner Asics 4:20.12
22 Elizabeth Woodworth Wisc-Oshkosh 4:20.45
23 Susan Nielsen New Balance 4:22.22
24 Alisha Williams Unattached 4:23.38
25 Londa Bevins Unattached 4:24.85

JENNIFER TOOMEY, Nike -- "Our race was more tactical, so it was fairly slow. With all the big races, I get incredibly nervous, so it wasn't any different. I know that, in general, I recover fairly quickly, so I'm not worried about recovering for the final. I made it to the final, and that's all that matters."

SARAH SCHWALD, Nike -- "If you have a good finishing kick, you can prepare for this. I've been through a lot in my career with injuries, but sometimes just being here gets you through. I'm in the top five, I made it to the finals. I hope I have a lot left in terms of energy. I'm more happy when the race is fast because you get a good time even though you don't win. I love Sacramento and it's a lot nicer than I expected. I actually began my running career in Concord, Calif., in the first grade (1980). The heat and humidity is not a factor for us, it just keeps us loose."

SUZY FAVOR HAMILTON, Nike -- "I've been injured, so I've only had four weeks to train. The race was good, and I'm glad it turned out as well as it did. Let's just pray for a good one on Sunday."

CARRIE TOLLEFSON, adidas -- "The first lap, it felt slow and then I heard 61 seconds, so I knew it was time to run. I'm glad we still ran 4:09, because it felt good and didn't take a lot out of me. I'm glad this was fast, so the final will feel even better. I knew coming in, that the 1,500 had a really strong field."

SHALANE FLANAGAN, Nike -- "I'm a little tired after the 5k (Monday). Coach said I'd have to do a workout today, so I decided to race today instead. His workouts are harder than the races. I was chopping my steps, I didn't have a lot of rhythm and I wanted to get in the final. I was surprised that I was only two seconds off my PR. I think I have a 4:07 in me when I'm fresh, but I've run 4:09 this year."

MARLA RUNYAN, Nike -- Whether or not she would compete in both the 5k and 1,500 in Athens: "The 5k is tough. I think everyone will try to get the "A" standard. Everyone is trying to get in the top three. We'll just see who is ready on Sunday."

Event 39 Decathlon: #5 Men 400 Meter Dash Decathlon
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Name Year Team Finals H# Points
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1 Stephen Harris Unattached 46.87 3 965
2 Stephen Moore Unattached 47.26 2 945
3 Ryan Olkowski WGADC 47.74 3 922
4 Bryan Clay Nike 47.90 2 914
5 Tom Pappas Nike 48.01 3 909
6 Paul Terek WGADC 48.74 2 874
7 Phil McMullen Nike 48.88 1 867
7 Mustafa Abdur-Rahim Dartmouth 48.88 2 867
9 Bryan Anderson Unattached 48.92 3 865
10 Trey Hardee Mississippi St. 48.96 3 863
11 Travis Geopfert XL Sports Ac 49.14 1 855
12 Kip Janvrin Unattached 49.30 2 847
13 Bevan Hart U.S. Army 49.36 2 844
14 Travis Brandstatter Minnesota 49.55 1 835
15 Joe Cebulski Unattached 50.05 1 812
16 Stevie Keller Unattached 50.23 3 804
17 Billy Pappas Team X O 50.52 3 791
18 Ashraf Fadel Unattached 50.90 1 774
19 Ryan Harlan Rice 50.97 1 770
20 Jamie Cook Javelin USA 51.53 2 745
21 Chris Boyles WGADC 51.57 1 744
22 Andrew Giesler Unattached 51.71 1 737
23 David Lemen Unattached 51.97 2 726

TOM PAPPAS, Nike -- "My high jump was very disappointing. Other than that, I'm pleased. I didn't execute the way I'm capable of. I know there is a lot more there. I'm here to make the team. It's just about being in the top three. My shoulder is good. I'm a first-day guy this year, and I'm excited about the second day tomorrow. Now, it's all about making the team. I kind of know what he (Bryan Clay) is capable of. The better the competition, the better the scores. I had a feeling that Bryan and I would be close after the first day, so it should be interesting."

BRYAN CLAY, Nike -- "My 100 wasn't very good, and during the race, I dinged my left hamstring. I almost didn't long jump, but I got treatment and, after that, I was at about 85 percent. That's the way things go, that's the breaks."

BEVAN HART, U.S. Army -- "My high jump was mediocre, and I thought I'd run faster in the 400. This is the best first day I've had in a long while, so I'm happy. My PR is within reach."

STEPHEN HARRIS, Unattached -- "I messed up in the long jump, but came back strong in the high jump and I really like my chances tomorrow."

Event 11 Men 5000 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Tim Broe adidas 13:27.36
2 Jonathon Riley Nike 13:30.85
3 Bolota Asmerom Nike 13:32.77
4 Matt Lane Nike 13:33.51
5 Mark Menefee Hansons-Broo 13:37.68
6 Matthew Gonzales New Mexico 13:41.25
7 Jorge Torres Reebok 13:41.79
8 Chad Johnson Nike 13:43.24
9 Eric Savoth Farm Team 13:45.16
10 Ahman Dirks Nike 13:46.47
11 Sean Graham Unattached 13:46.79
12 Louis Luchini Nike 13:50.64
13 Seth Hejny Stanford 13:51.11
14 Luke Watson adidas 13:53.49
15 James Carney Team USA/M B 14:00.34
16 Brendan Rodgers Farm Team 14:24.06

MATT LANE, Nike -- "I'm severely disappointed to finish fourth for the second Olympic Trials in a row. This is devastating, I'm kind of in no-man's land (regarding whether or not he will attempt to get the "A" standard). The strategy was to run faster, but it didn't work out."

JORGE TORRES, Reebok -- "I wasn't in the shape I needed to be in today, so I have to be realistic about how I ran. I tried to go with the pack, but I had some 66-second laps and they got away after 3K. The last 1.5 laps, I tried to close some, but didn't have enough. I have to accept my place for what it is, and hopefully I still have a few Olympic games ahead of me. I got injured at USA Cross Country and hadn't been able to carry the fitness I had then, or I would have been in 13:15 shape. I do have the "B" standard, so I will go over to Europe this summer and try to get the "A" standard. Even if it doesn't work out, it will still be a good experience."

TIM BROE, adidas -- "I had a bad race a few weeks ago, and people started to write me off. Since then, I've been feeling very good. The hardest thing is keeping your confidence. My grandmother passed away two months ago, so I ran this for her. When I was out there, I imagined her there on my shoulder saying, 'You can do it.' It's been a long four years since 2000, and I'm glad it all came together. I'm still not on the team quite yet. I have to get an "A" or "B" standard in the next couple of weeks. I never run well when I worry about the clock. Usually, if it's a good race, the time will come with it. I'll race in two weeks in London at the Crystal Palace GP to get the "A" standard there."

JONATHON RILEY, Nike -- "I think Tim (Broe) has a great shot at the "A" standard, and I'm in an interesting position. For me to qualify, he either has to run under 13:21 to get the "A" standard or slower than 13:25, so he gets neither standard. I came in expecting to win, but knew Tim would probably be the biggest competition. That's why they have the race, you have to go out and earn it. I just tried to say relaxed and composed the first half of the race, then I wanted to move up to a good position with 2K to go. With two laps to go, I felt great, but then at 600, I started to run out of gas and that's when Tim (Broe) put in a good move. I wish I would have had more left."

BOLOTA ASMEROM, Nike -- "I felt O.K., but I made a big mistake. I didn't race the way I normally do, and tried to do something different. I made too many moves too early, and let the shifting in pace get the best of me. The "A" standard had never been on my agenda. I just learned to have a good race."

Event 14 Women 10000 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Deena Kastor Asics 31:09.65
2 Elva Dryer Nike 31:58.14
3 Kate O'Neill Nike 32:07.25
4 Katie McGregor adidas 32:33.87
5 Alicia Craig Stanford 32:47.86
6 Melissa Gulli Texas A&M 33:03.03
7 Laura O'Neill Nike 33:04.23
8 Jamie Krzyminski Michigan St. 33:09.80
9 Amy Begley Asics 33:17.78
10 Jennifer Crain Wisconsin Ru 33:21.36
11 Sharon Dickie Unattached 33:26.48
12 Nicole Aish Nike 33:38.62
13 Kristin Price Unattached 33:51.53
14 Katherine Newberry Unattached 34:05.63
15 Dana Coons adidas 34:09.92
16 Melissa White Hansons-Broo 34:18.08
17 Kimberly Fitchen-Young Nike 34:24.26
-- Sylvia Mosqueda Unattached DNF

KATIE McGREGOR, adidas -- "I tried to take the race as two 5K's. After the first (half or the race), I knew we were off the "A" standard, and I started having a hard time. Coming in, I felt fit enough and wish I would have run a lot faster. In fact, one minute faster. I haven't thought past this race to what is ahead. I'll probably go over to Europe and give the 10K one more shot."

ELVA DRYER, Nike -- On stepping up to the 10k this year: "I think I'm better suited for the longer events. The 10K is still new to me. I came in this meet in top shape. I put myself in position to make the team."

With Deena Kastor's decision to forgo the 10K for the marathon, how did that affect you? "That was a bit of a safety net for me, and I wanted my position guaranteed so I was aiming for the top three.

DEENA KASTOR, Asics -- "I definitely felt this competition is the toughest 10K team we could send to Athens. I will forgo my 10K position on the Olympic team. My motivation was strictly based on how my workout have gone over the last few weeks. There was never a thought in my mind of doubling (competing in the 10K and the marathon in Athens). Being here tonight was in the spirit of the Olympic Trials. They do such a great job here, the people of Sacramento, the local organizing committee, the energy of the crowd, I wouldn't replace it for anything. It's so much better than sitting at home doing a work-out."

On making the Olympic Team in 2004 vs. making it in 2000: "Now, I feel like I belong there. I really believe that in the marathon, I have the best chance of medaling."