This years outdoor championship was average compared to the rest of the world. We do have some great hurdlers lined up and long distance runners. The sprinters on the men's side need some fine tuning. Walter Dix won the men's 100m in 9.96 and Justin Gatlin received a close second. If they want to be a top contender in the worlds, the Americans are going to have to get it together. The favorite to win the 100m outdoors, Tyson Gay, withdrew himself from the event due to a hip flexor injury. I thought that was smart. I rather him withdraw here and heal, than withdraw at the Olympics.
On the women's side, I thought were great. Carmelita Jeter won the women 100m with a time of 10.74. That is blazin!!! I think she will certainly be a top contender for the Olympics if all goes well with her staying healthy and fast. I was also happy to see with all the 4x100 relays, both men and women get the baton around. I really wasn't worried about the time, that will come, but certainly that dang baton getting around the track.
Overall the meet was good. You had some great things happen in the distance runs and field events, but the US will always come through. See you guys at Worlds!!!
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