Berlin World Champs: A look back at US Sprints
Berlin World Champs: A look back at US Sprints
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At the end of June the US Outdoor Track and Field Championships were held in Eugene. Athletes set their sights on a 9-day period in August, the World Championships. Here's a look back at the US sprinters and what they did to get to Berlin:
100 metres
With Tyson Gay only running one round, the show was left to Michael Rodgers. Rodgers who had previously been known for his indoor races, came through this outdoor season with some of the best marks in the world running (best legal time of 9.94). 2008 Olympian Darvis Patton punched his ticket for the second year in a row finishing second behind Rodgers and Monzavous (Rae) Edwards rounded out the top 3. For Edwards, it was the first US team he's made in his career. Travis Padgett finished fourth in the race for the second straight year in a row just missing a spot on the team. He should be in the relay pool for Berlin and the rest of the team will be joined by Tyson, the reigning World Champ and currently ranked #1 in the World (9.77, AR) while Usain Bolt sits #2 (9.79).
Contenders in Berlin: Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt (JAM), Daniel Bailey (ANT), Churandy Martina (AHO), Asafa Powell (JAM), Rodgers
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