Torres secures second Beijing berth at U S trials
At the U S Olympic swimming trials Torres won the 100 free in 24.25 seconds to claim an Olympic spot and become the oldest American to swim at the Games. Jessica Hardy earned the second 100 free spot, edging Lara Jackson. Peter Vanderkaay upset Larsen Jensen to win the mile with 14 45.54 and Jensen took the second Olympic spot. Vendt finished fourth and eyed a relay slot.
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U S Olympic Trials Throbs End with Upsets and Wins
Allyson Felix nerves-free on final day as Wallace Spearman Jenn Stuczynski and Marshevet Hooker clinch Olympic berths. Spearman edge for 200, Dix first Crawford second. Stuczynski sets American pole vault record after clutch third attempt. Hooker edges to 200s by .01 seconds amid wind aided 100. Anwar Moore falters in hurdles. Lagat Lomong Manzano qualify for Beijing.
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Gay declares Olympic return after hamstring strain
Tyson Gay announced he will run in the Beijing Olympics despite a mild strain in the back of his left leg. He began light activity for two weeks after pulling up in a 200 meter qualifier at the U S Olympic Trials and was told to rest. He aims for 100 and 400 relay events and says he was advised by coach Jon Drummond not to run.
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Kim tops Woods rival with 5 under at ATaT National
Anthony Kim closes with a bogey-free 65 to win the AT&T National by two shots over Fredrik Jacobson at Congressional. Woods was not present to award the trophy as he recovers from knee surgery.
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Lee captures NW Arkansas Championship in comeback finish
Seon Hwa Lee birdied the final hole to win by one stroke over Jane Park and Meena Lee at the NW Arkansas Championship in Rogers Arkansas. She closed with a 4 under 68 to reach 15 under 201. Meena Lee led at 16 under then bogeyed 17 and missed a 15 foot birdie on 18.
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