Essay/Richard Hermann: A better way to select an Olympic team
Richard Hermann
Donovan Brazier, hands down America’s best-ever 800-meter runner, won’t be going to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. He finished a shocking last in the 800 track trials final at boiling hot Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Only the top three finishers at trials make the Olympic team. One race on one day was determinative, despite Brazier’s consistently stellar performances over the last five years, which included a collegiate record, a world championship and an American record (the old record had stood for 34 years).
Brazier simply had a bad day, something to which everyone can relate. For that, he was punished with the shattering of his Olympic dream.
Amy Bass: Missed It By That Much
wamc.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wamc.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Ohio Olympian gets another shot in Tokyo
spectrumnews1.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from spectrumnews1.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Kendra Harrison, the world record holder will run the 100m hurdles. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports
The US Olympic Trials are right around the corner, just a month and a half out at this point. The 2021 USATF Golden Games are the next step many athletes are taking to prepare for the Trials. There should be some great competition at the meet along with some fast times and big marks.
The men’s 100m race has a lot of eyes focused on it. The other day it was announced that DK Metcalf is running the 100 at the Golden Games. Considered one of the fastest players in the NFL, Metcalf is going to test the track speed vs football speed argument. Former Olympian Michael Rodgers will be competing in the 100m as well. 8x NCAA All-American, Bryce Robinson will make an appearance as well.