2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

July 9-18  in Sacramento!

Day 8 - Press Release/Results/Quotes

Event 22 Women 20000 Meter Race Walk
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Teresa Vaill Walk U S A 1:35:57.00
2 Joanne Dow adidas 1:38:42.00
3 Bobbi Chapman Unattached 1:39:01.00
4 Susan Armenta Unattached 1:42:07.00
5 Sam Cohen Parkside A C 1:42:44.00
6 Jolene Moore Parkside A C 1:44:15.00
7 Margaret Ditchburn Unattached 1:47:04.00
8 Anne Favolise Parkside A C 1:49:31.00
9 Carolyn Kealty Unattached 1:51:23.00
10 Pamela Murkowski Parkside A C 1:52:50.00
11 Ali Bahr Parkside A C 1:53:37.00
-- Deborah Huberty New Balance DQ
-- Michelle Rohl Moving Comfort DQ
-- Amber Antonia NYAC DQ

TERESA VAILL, Walk USA  -- "I just went out at a comfortable pace and I kept going and going. I was confident coming in and my training was good. I listened to my coach and everything worked out. It's about time I made the Olympics. It's all well worth it. I'm very excited."

JOANNE DOW, adidas -- "I felt great coming in. I was rested and ready. I felt good through 6K and then I began having trouble with my breathing. I slowed down and never regained my energy. Two months ago, doctors discovered a fibroid on my uterus which is going to cause me to have to have a hysterectomy. That condition kept me from breathing properly. I was disappointed, but I have a great life."

BOBBI CHAPMAN, unattached -- "It was great. I started sixth and moved to fifth before ending in third place. It was hotter than I wanted it to be, but I have no control over that. I finished 14th at the last Trials, so I don't have words for this. I had only prayed that I would do this well."

Event 26 Women Pole Vault
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Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Stacy Dragila Nike 4.75m 15-07.00
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50 4.55 4.60 4.65 4.75 4.89
PPP PPP O PPP O PPP O PPP XO XXO XXX
2 Jillian Schwartz Nike 4.55m 14-11.00
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50 4.55 4.60 4.65 4.75 4.89
O O PPP O XPP O O XXP PPP PPP PPP
3 Kellie Suttle Nike 4.55m 14-11.00
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50 4.55 4.60
O O PPP XO XO XPP O XXX
4 Chelsea Johnson U C L A 4.50m 14-09.00
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50 4.55 4.60
O O PPP XXO XPP O XPP XX
5 Tracy O'Hara Unattached 4.45m 14-07.25
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50 4.55
O O PPP O O XXP X
5 April Steiner Unattached 4.45m 14-07.25
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50 4.55 4.60
O O PPP O O XPP PPP XX
7 Mary Sauer Asics 4.40m 14-05.25
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50
O O PPP O XPP XX
8 Lindsay Taylor Unattached 4.40m 14-05.25
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45
O XO XO O XXX
9 Andrea Dutoit Unattached 4.35m 14-03.25
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45
O PPP O PPP XXX
10 Alicia Warlick Santa Monica TC 4.35m 14-03.25
4.20 4.30 4.35 4.40 4.45 4.50
XO PPP XXO PPP XPP XX
11 Amy Linnen Unattached 4.20m 13-09.25
4.20 4.30 4.35
O PPP XXX
11 Kira Sims Akron 4.20m 13-09.25
4.20 4.30
O XXX
13 Elizabeth Metzinger Indiana Invaders 4.20m 13-09.25
4.20 4.30
XO XXX
-- Becky Holliday Unattached NH
4.20
XXX

Event 15 Men 110 Meter Hurdles
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8 Advance: Top 4 Each Heat plus Next 0 Best Times
Name Year Team Semis Wind H#
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Semi-Finals
1 Terrence Trammell Mizuno 13.14Q 1.6 2
2 Allen Johnson Nike 13.17Q 0.6 1
3 Duane Ross Nike 13.25Q 0.6 1
4 Arend Watkins Nike 13.27Q 1.6 2
5 Ron Bramlett Nike 13.28Q 0.6 1
6 Mark Crear God Speed 13.31Q 1.6 2
7 Robby Hughes Holyfield Intl. 13.38Q 1.6 2
8 Aubrey Herring Nike 13.41Q 0.6 1
9 Joel Brown Ohio State 13.39 1.6 2
10 Chris Phillips Nike 13.40 1.6 2
11 Antwon Hicks Ole Miss 13.45 0.6 1
12 Anwar Moore Unattached 13.51 0.6 1
13 David Payne Cincinnati 13.53 1.6 2
14 Eric Mitchum Oregon 13.53 0.6 1
15 Micah Harris Holyfield Intl. 13.55 0.6 1
16 Josh Walker Florida 13.59 1.6 2

Event 33 Men Discus Throw
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Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Jarred Rome Unattached 65.77m 215-09
59.86m 59.50m 62.94m FOUL 63.12m 65.77m
2 Ian Waltz Unattached 64.69m 212-03
62.44m 61.60m 63.41m 61.71m 62.30m 64.69m
3 Casey Malone Nike 64.47m 211-06
64.47m FOUL 63.42m FOUL FOUL 60.58m
4 Carl Brown Nike 61.99m 203-04
59.13m 60.76m 61.99m 61.57m 58.50m FOUL
5 Doug Reynolds Unattached 60.47m 198-05
60.47m FOUL FOUL FOUL 56.59m FOUL
6 Kevin Fitzpatrick Unattached 59.59m 195-06
FOUL 59.59m 56.75m 58.12m FOUL 58.33m
7 Michael Robertson S M U 59.25m 194-05
58.38m 59.25m 55.45m FOUL 57.72m 57.30m
8 Kibwé Johnson Unattached 58.57m 192-02
57.69m 56.57m 58.57m FOUL FOUL FOUL
9 Jason Young Texas Tech 57.69m 189-03
FOUL 57.56m 57.69m
10 Brian Trainor Unattached 57.19m 187-07
57.19m 57.00m FOUL
11 Joshua Ralston Texas A&M 55.01m 180-06
55.01m FOUL FOUL
12 Reedus Thurmond Nike 54.79m 179-09
FOUL 54.79m FOUL

JARRED ROME, Unattached -- "The Olympic Training Center is the No. 1 reason why I'm here. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here. I wasn't that good in high school, but I did earn a scholarship. My sophomore year in college, I just kept going with it. The three guys that medaled today will be around for a while. I was lucky to have such good coaches in high school, college and at the Olympic Training Center."

How if feels to represent the U.S.: "It hasn't sunk in yet, I can't describe it."

IAN WALTZ, Unattached -- "It's a tough road. There is no real money in throwing, so it's hard to go to school while also working and training. The opportunity to work with Coach (Brooks Johnson), and now to make the Olympic Team is a dream come true. Today felt really good. My training partner (Jarred Rome) and I moved down to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista last fall, and we've gotten the opportunity to work with Brooks Johnson, who is an amazing guy, a great motivator, and a tremendous coach. They have great trainers, a wonderful staff and the coaches are amazing at the Training Center. It's just a great facility. Jarred and I have been training since 2000, and we've dreamed of making the team together for a long time. There couldn't be three better guys (himself, Casey Malone and Jarred Rome) for the team."

CASEY MALONE, Nike -- "My plan today was to go out and get a big first throw, so I could relax the rest of the competition, and that's exactly how it went. I threw 211 and I was in first for a while, and it was good enough for third. The rest of my throws didn't happen because I tried to rush them. If you look at the history of discus, if we throw close to what we threw today, that should get us to the Olympics Final. Then, if we throw a little better than that, that should give us a good chance to medal."

CARL BROWN, Nike -- "I was ready to go, I just didn't get it. I knew that I could do it on my last three throws, but it just didn't happen for me today. One of us four was not going to go to Athens. We've been battling all year, just like in the shot put. I went for it, I have no excuses."

Event 23 Men High Jump
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Jamie Nieto Nike 2.33m 7-07.75
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30 2.33 2.36 2.41
PPP O O O XO XO PPP XPP
2 Matt Hemingway adidas 2.30m 7-06.50
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30 2.33 2.36
PPP O O O XO XXP X
3 Tora Harris Nike 2.27m 7-05.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30
O XO PPP O XXX
4 Keith Moffatt Unattached 2.27m 7-05.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30
XO XO XO O XXX
5 Henry Patterson Unattached 2.27m 7-05.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30
O O O XO XXX
6 Adam Shunk Indiana Invaders 2.24m 7-04.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30
O O O XXP X
7 Charles Austin Unattached 2.24m 7-04.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30
XO PPP O XPP XX
8 Andra Manson Unattached 2.24m 7-04.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27 2.30
O O XO XPP XX
8 Jesse Williams Unattached 2.24m 7-04.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27
O O XO XXX
10 Teak Wilburn Unattached 2.24m 7-04.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27
O XO XXO XXX
11 Terrance Woods Unattached 2.19m 7-02.25
2.14 2.19 2.24 2.27
PPP O XPP XX
11 Cedric Norman New Balance 2.19m 7-02.25
2.14 2.19 2.24
O O XXX
13 Charles Clinger Nike 2.19m 7-02.25
2.14 2.19 2.24
O XO XXX
14 Nathan Leeper Nike 2.14m 7-00.25
2.14 2.19 2.24
XXO PPP XXX

JAMIE NIETO, Nike -- "My goal was 233, and I'm happy that I cleared it. The plan was to take it jump by jump. High jumping is very mental, you think about all aspects of your jumping. I take it a step further in that I think about what I'm going to do after I clear a bar. Am I going to clap? Am I going to point at the crowd? I have fun, put on a show, and that makes me jump higher. Making the Olympic team is a surreal experience. I look forward to going to Athens, and bringing home a medal. Being at the Olympic Training Center is a great experience, there are a lot of great athletes there. You really get a broad exposure to a lot of different sports."

MATT HEMINGWAY, adidas -- "I think we went out and knew what our competition would be like. These are the same three guys we took to worlds last year. High jumping is a mix of competing against the bar and your competitors."

TORA HARRIS, Nike -- "I came in with a plan of just making bars. If I did that, in the end I'd make the team. You just go out there and do it."

CHARLES AUSTIN, Unattached -- Austin was the 1996 Olympics gold medalist in the high jump

"I really wanted to come out and jump better. I had an opportunity to make the team, but I didn't complete the jump. I knew coming into the Trials that I wasn't technically sound. I knew if I put everything together, I'd get over the bar."

About Charles retiring: "That's it, I'm retired. No more, and it won't be a (Michael) Jordan thing either. I'm done."

Event 16 Women 100 Meter Hurdles
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8 Advance: Top 4 Each Heat plus Next 0 Best Times
Name Year Team Semis Wind H#
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Semi-Finals
1 Joanna Hayes Nike 12.50Q -0.6 1
2 Melissa Morrison adidas 12.67Q -1.0 2
3 Gail Devers Nike 12.70Q -1.0 2
4 Nichole Denby Nike 12.79Q -0.6 1
5 Jenny Adams Nike 12.77Q -1.0 2
6 Michelle Perry Nike 12.84Q -0.6 1
7 Ebony Foster N. Carolina St. 12.81Q -1.0 2
8 Danielle Carruthers Nike 12.92Q -0.6 1 12.912
9 Miesha McKelvy-Jones Nike 12.87 -1.0 2
10 Lolo Jones L S U 12.93 -0.6 1 12.922
11 Raasin McIntosh Texas 12.94 -1.0 2
12 Yolanda McCray Holyfield Intl. 12.99 -1.0 2
13 Joyce Bates-Fair Holyfield Intl. 12.99 -0.6 1
14 Sani Roseby U C L A 13.27 -1.0 2
15 Sheena Johnson Nike 13.41 -0.6 1

Event 110 Men 1500 Meter Run Wheelchair
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Tyler Byers US Paralympics 3:14.55
2 Scott Hollonbeck US Paralympics 3:14.93
3 Adam Bleakney US Paralympics 3:15.20
4 Joshua George US Paralympics 3:15.22
5 Jacob Heilveil US Paralympics 3:15.87
6 Christopher Waddell US Paralympics 3:43.88

Event 111 Women 800 Meter Run Wheelchair
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Tatyana McFadden US Paralympics 1:56.22
2 Cheri Blauwet US Paralympics 1:56.56
3 Jessica Galli US Paralympics 1:56.85
4 Shirley Reilly US Paralympics 2:05.46
5 Miriam Nibley US Paralympics 2:07.53
6 Jennifer Goekel US Paralympics 2:08.62

Event 9 Men 1500 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Alan Webb Nike 3:36.13
2 Charlie Gruber Nike 3:38.45
3 Rob Myers Unattached 3:38.93
4 Christopher Lukezic Unattached 3:40.05
5 Jason Lunn Nike 3:40.81
6 Nathan Robison Unattached 3:40.99
7 Donald Sage Stanford 3:41.26
8 Said Ahmed Arkansas 3:42.77
9 Christopher Estwanik Farm Team 3:43.03
10 Zachary Griffin Farm Team 3:43.38
11 Michael Stember Nike 3:47.42
12 Scott McGowan New Balance 3:49.50

ALAN WEBB, Nike  -- "I knew it was going to take a really decisive move to break away from those guys. I knew if someone came with me, they were going to be hurting just as much as I was."

Regarding the lack of U.S. success in this event: "Why can't U.S. milers do better on the international scene? The answer is for Alan Webb go out, run, and try to beat as many guys as I can. Not just in the U.S., but in the rest of the world."

CHARLIE GRUBER, Nike -- "When Alan (Webb) made his strong move at 800 meters, that was one of the hardest, strongest moves I've ever seen in a race. African runners treat it like "Africa against the world", we need to do that too. We need to treat it like "Americans against the world", and not me against Alan. In the U.S., we need to come together to see how we can run against the world."

ROB MYERS, Unattached -- "When Alan (Webb) made his move, I tried to keep as much contact as I possibly could. At 400 meters, I went as hard as I could to try and catch him and it got me to third, so I'm happy with that."

CHRISTOPHER LUKEZIC, Unattached -- "I felt really good and bounced back after NCAA's. I've never run from the back before. I was too far off the pace up front with 700 to go, and was making up ground the whole way until the last 800. I was a lot more tense at the NCAA's and out of it mentally. I kept my head clear here, Alan (Webb) deserves it. We worked out three times a week in the fall, and then again in the spring when he got back. He's like a teammate."

MICHAEL STEMBER, Nike -- "My spike ripped open on me, but I dealt with it. I knew if Alan got a jump, it would be hard to catch him. When he is four seconds better than the rest of the field, it was basically two races and I should have tucked in early and focused on winning the battle for second. It's too bad I couldn't run well for the hometown crowd. I'm not sure if this is it for me, I have to make some money some time and start saving. Regardless, this sport has meant a lot to me and my life, in high school and college, and it still does. Being able to work out on a Wednesday with Coach Gagliano is a special thing and what this sport should be about."

JASON LUNN, Nike -- "I was having problems with a shoe today and I was changing my stride to try and fix it, but couldn't quite get it worked out. I came in fit and was ready to go. It's too bad I didn't get the "A" standard a few weeks ago in Europe. I'm the defending champion, but all I could do was run for second today. I didn't expect Alan (Webb) to open up such a big gap, even though everyone knew he would make a move. I figured it would be after the 400 or as late as 600 to go. I haven't seen a move like that since Gabe Jennings did it in 2000."

Event 10 Women 1500 Meter Run
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Name Year Team Finals
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1 Carrie Tollefson adidas 4:08.32
2 Jennifer Toomey Nike 4:08.43
3 Amy Rudolph adidas 4:08.57
4 Jenelle Deatherage Reebok 4:08.71
5 Mary Jayne Harrelson Nike 4:09.40
6 Shalane Flanagan Nike 4:11.05
7 Sally Hauser Nike 4:12.56
8 Sarah Schwald Nike 4:13.12
9 Amy Mortimer Unattached 4:13.64
10 Heather Sagan adidas 4:14.37
11 Lindsey Gallo Michigan 4:14.70
12 Janet Trujillo Nike 4:18.15
13 Bethany Brewster Wisconsin Ru 4:26.23
-- Marla Runyan Nike DNF

CARRIE TOLLEFSON, adidas -- "I don't know what happened. I was in the second position, so I knew I had to get out quickly. Leading from the gun to the end isn't my coach's first choice or mine. But you have to do what you have to do."

About not having the Olympic standard: "We know you have to run the standards to go to the Olympics. I ran 15.04 in the 5K, and I expected to make the 5K. But all of us are going to have to go to Europe and I expect all of us to run 4.05 and make the team."

JENNIFER TOOMEY, Nike -- "This is the only the second 1,500 championship that I've run, and I was a nervous wreck before the race. I was going hard at the half, and I went all out at the end. I'm happy with that."

About not having the Olympic standard: "There is an opportunity for all of us to get into competitive races, and I have no doubt we will each get (the "A" standard."

AMY RUDOLPH, Nike -- "I wanted to make the team badly. I went for it in the 5K. Today was just guts and desire to get me in the top three."

SARAH SCHWALD, Nike -- "They wore me down early. If I go out too fast, I go anaerobic too soon and the wheels tend to fall off. In the prelims, we had a really slow first 400, and then a quick final 400, which I'm O.K. with. I figured at least one of the 5K runners would take it out strong to try and take the kick out of the milers. I'm surprised it wasn't faster, they went through in 66 on the first lap, and then the pace slipped a little."

MARLA RUNYAN, Nike -- "I'm really tired, especially mentally. The heat has also taken a lot out of me. I hesitated today and didn't make a move when I needed to, and didn't have the fight I needed."

Event 15 Men 110 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year Team Finals Wind
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1 Terrence Trammell Mizuno 13.09 -1.1
2 Duane Ross Nike 13.21 -1.1
3 Allen Johnson Nike 13.25 -1.1
4 Ron Bramlett Nike 13.33 -1.1
5 Mark Crear God Speed 13.37 -1.1
6 Robby Hughes Holyfield Intl. 13.42 -1.1
7 Aubrey Herring Nike 13.46 -1.1
8 Arend Watkins Nike 13.73 -1.1

TERRENCE TRAMMELL, Mizuno -- "I wanted to really have a good start. I was in slow motion and I came back to it around hurdle seven. Thank God. I didn't notice anyone else hitting hurdles and I ran my PR today."

DUANE ROSS, Nike -- "I'm extremely happy. This is my first Olympics team. It was a little sloppy, but I'm happy."

ALLEN JOHNSON, Nike -- "I haven't been injured. I haven't not been hurdling. I'm going to Athens and this is my third Olympic team. I honestly don't know which hurdle I hit. Probably the second or third one. I regrouped and ran the best I could. Every hurdle race has been great for me."

Event 16 Women 100 Meter Hurdles
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Name Year Team Finals Wind
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1 Gail Devers Nike 12.55 -1.6 12.547
2 Joanna Hayes Nike 12.55 -1.6 12.549
3 Melissa Morrison adidas 12.61 -1.6
4 Danielle Carruthers Nike 12.62 -1.6
5 Jenny Adams Nike 12.74 -1.6
6 Michelle Perry Nike 12.91 -1.6
7 Nichole Denby Nike 13.00 -1.6
8 Ebony Foster N. Carolina St. 13.04 -1.6

GAIL DEVERS, Nike -- "It's over. I'm very thankful for the victory, which the announcer informed me this is the 10th in this race. I'm ecstatic. We Bruins (UCLA graduate), we did it again. I think we are sending a great team to Athens. The key to my longevity is still having fun. Going out on my own and coaching myself has been my biggest challenge. Now, when I go to the track, there is no one with me. It's just me and my seven-pound Pomeranian, who is my training partner."

JOANNA HAYES, Nike -- "I'm so grateful to be here. I'm blessed. People work hard and give it their best, and I'm just happy to be here. I just wanted to give it my best and get this experience. I had a PR in the semis and ran my second-fastest time in the final. To run that close to Gail, I know I can be successful."

MELISSA MORRISON, adidas -- "I really didn't think I'd be here because of injuries. Coming in, I said, 'I'm not going to be nervous, I'm just going to run and have fun. I called my Mom in North Carolina and told here we're going to Athens. She asked me why I couldn't pick a better lane, and told her I was assigned that lane. I didn't have to win today to win. The goal was to get to Athens. I've been injured the past three weeks, and can barely walk on either Achilles. That was the fastest wind-legal time of the season for me."

JENNY ADAMS, Nike -- "It just wasn't my day. Everything was coming together, and I thought it would be my day. It just wasn't. I know everything happens for a reason and it's hard to work your whole life for something. My dream hasn't come true yet, maybe in four more years."

DANIELLE CARRUTHERS, Nike -- "There are two sides to finishing fourth. It's the worst place to be in, but it's been a long season and I switched coaches in March. When we were waiting for the results on the scoreboard, I was saying a prayer because I was in lane eight and couldn't see what happened during the race. There was some benefit to being in lane eight because there was nothing to bother me on my right. I ran as fast as I could. If I hadn't run like I did in the prelims, I wouldn't have been out there and everything happens for a reason. I've made it very clear I'm a 12-second hurdler. I've improved this year and a lot in the last four years."

About Gail Devers: "It's mind over matter. She was the very first one who was sweet to me. It was an honor for me to run with her."

Event 3 Men 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Finals Wind
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1 Shawn Crawford Nike 19.99 -0.7
2 Justin Gatlin Nike 20.01 -0.7
3 Bernard Williams Nike 20.30 -0.7
4 Darvis Patton adidas 20.32 -0.7
5 Joshua Johnson Nike 20.58 -0.7
6 John Capel adidas 20.72 -0.7
7 Mickey Grimes Nike 20.98 -0.7
-- Tyson Gay Arkansas DNF -0.7

Event 4 Women 200 Meter Dash
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Name Year Team Finals Wind
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1 Allyson Felix adidas 22.28 -1.2
2 Muna Lee Nike 22.36 -1.2
3 Torri Edwards adidas 22.39 -1.2
4 LaShaunte'a Moore adidas 22.64 -1.2
5 Connie Moore Nike 22.65 -1.2
6 Rachelle Boone Unattached 22.69 -1.2
7 Inger Miller Nike 22.70 -1.2
8 Stephanie Durst L S U 22.99 -1.2