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Vol. 114, Issue 8
Thursday 6:28:2012 Special Coverage DAY
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OLYMPIC TRIALS
TODAY High: 74 Low: 54 Chance rain
BACK ON TRACK
As the second half of the 2012 Olympic Trials begins Thursday, here’s a look back at some of the memorable first-half events
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2 1 jeff matarrese photo editor Galen Rupp dominated the field of the men’s 10,000 meters — winning by more than eight seconds — and looks to continue his long-distance success when he goes for a second team spot in the 5,000 meters. 2 nate barrett photographer Ryan Bailey, the third qualifier for the men’s 100 meters, celebrates with his son after qualifying for the Olympics. 3 jeff matarrese photo editor Ashton Eaton crosses the finish line of the decathlon 1,500 meters, cementing his decathlon world-record in points at 9,039. 4 tess freeman photographer LaShawn Merritt celebrates after his first-place finish in the men’s 400-meter dash. 5 tess freeman photographer Kellie Wells raises her arms to the sky after making the U.S. Olympic Team in the 100-meter hurdles.
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OFFICER PROFILE
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TRIALS INSTAGRAM PHOTOS
Go to our website for full-day recaps, longer profiles of Trials’ people — both behind-thescenes and starring on it — and other features.
University of Oregon DPS Lt. Herb Horner uses his experience from the 2008 Olympic Trials to keep things flowing smooth.
Though Dawn Harper finished first in the women’s 100-meter hurdles, Lolo Jones was the one hogging all the limelight.
A running list of photos taken near Hayward Field is still on our website. Upload yours or see what others are doing.
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