Lewis Qualifies for Fifth Olympics in Long Jump Trial
Carl Lewis secured a spot on the 1996 U S Olympic team by finishing third in the long jump with 27 feet 2 74 inches, one inch ahead of fourth place Mike Conley amid his 11th Olympic bid. Michael Johnson dominated the 400 meters in 43.44 seconds, achieving the era's third fastest time, while Butch Reynolds failed to break the world mark. Jesse Powell and Marcel Malone also highlighted events with wins in women’s discus and 400, respectively.
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Marcel Malone
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Jayhawks Sampson lands in inaugural ABL draft
AP reports Charlie Sampson of Kansas was selected by New England in the 10th round of the inaugural women's American Basketball League draft. The piece lists numerous Olympic players and college stars assigned to various ABL teams, including Lobo, Leslie, Staley, Edwards, McClain, McCray, Crawley, Campbell, and others, with teams like New England, Richmond, San Jose, Atlanta, Denver, and Portland.
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Hammer winner waits for Olympic berth in 2000
Dawn Ellerbe won the women's hammer at the trials with a U.S. championship record of 193 feet 9 inches but the event is not Olympic in 1996. Lance Deal won the men's hammer at 249-4 amid rain and lightning. Other notes include Carl Lewis medal discussions, Johnny Gray’s 800m win, Suzy Powell’s discus and Mike Powell’s long jump, and Kim Graham earning her first Olympic team.
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Rain and heat slow Olympic trials track records
Atlanta AP reports world records have been delayed at the Olympic trials due to rain, extreme heat, and humidity. Athletes struggle with cramps and the scorching track, while competitors adapt with salt pills and extra fluids to survive the conditions.
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