Joyner Kersee shocks as she trails in Olympic bid
At the U S track trials in Atlanta Dennis Mitchell won the 100 meters in 9.92 seconds, Dennis Mitchell declares I’m Barcelona bound while Gwen Torrence edged Gail Devers in the women’s 100. Jackie Joyner Kersee, 34, finished last in the heptathlon with 6403 points after a cold and injuries, yet still qualified for the Olympics. Lewis finished last in the 100 meters with 10.21, then targeted the 200 and long jump amid questions from coach Tom Tellez about his future in the event. Michael Johnson posted 44.80 to reach quarterfinals in the 400 and Butch Reynolds advanced in 45.46.
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Injured gymnasts weigh Olympic trials risk
Two ailing gymnasts Shannon Miller and Dominique Moceanu consider bypassing the trials due to injuries. If selected on national scores, they could still earn Olympic berths under U.S. Gymnastics Federation rules, a roll of the dice for team selection.
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Semifinalists and Heats From 400 Meters and 400 Hurdles Trials
The report lists top qualifiers across multiple track events with times from semifinals and heats. Dennis Mitchell leads 100 meters with 9.92, Marsh 10.00, Williams 10.06, Harden 10.07, and Montgomery 10.12 in various lists, plus 400 meters qualifiers Pettigrew 45.43 and Mills 45.44, with Watts 45.70 and Maybank 44.77 among heat leaders.
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Track Trials At A Glance Highlights In Olympic Trials
Dennis Mitchell won the men’s 100 in 9.92 seconds and Gwen Torrence edged Gail Devers in the women’s 100. Kelly Blair won the heptathlon, Randy Barnes took the shot put, and Kenny Harrison claimed the triple jump. Carl Lewis finished last in the 100 final, missing Olympic qualification again. Blair’s win marked the first American victory over Jackie Joyner-Kersee since 1983, with Blair beating Joyner-Kersee 6406 to 6403 in the day’s star tally. The report covers finals in pole vault, javelin, and hurdles, plus early heats and top marks across events.
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Drese Withdraws From USA Olympic Baseball Roster
Pitcher Ryan Drese of California withdrew from the U S national baseball team’s active roster due to an elbow injury. The 20 year old right hander injured his elbow earlier this season while with Cal and could not recover in time for the Olympics. USA roster stands at 29 with four moves planned to reach a 25 man travel team.
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