Off to the Olympics!
Tuesday, July 08, 2008  by Andy Gamm
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A lot of things can happen when you take a long weekend to celebrate our nation's birthday...

As many of you may be aware, the past week or so has been a key time for U.S. Olympic hopefuls.  Two of our very own - Sanya Richards and Jenn Stuczynski - were right in the thick of things themselves.  Both came through in a big way and move on to Beijing to represent the United States in the Olympics.

Jenn vaulted her way to yet another American record, besting her previous record with a 16-1.75 vault that brought a sellout crowd in Eugene to its feet.  It wasn't an easy day for Jenn, however, as she missed on her first two attempts of the day and had to make an emotional third attempt just to stay in the running.  Once she cleared that first bar, there was no looking back and not a person left as she broker her own American record and then made two more attempts at the world record (16-5.75). All in all, it was a record-setting weekend for Jenn, as she not only re-set the American record, she also set the Olympic Trials, National Championships, Hayward Field and U.S. All Comers records.

Sanya - No. 1 ranked in the world for the women's 400m - was fast out of the gate and strong at the end for nearly a one second victory in the 400m.  The victory was sweet redemption for Sanya, who finished a disappointing 4th at the 2007 Nationals.

 Sanya's run wasn't quite the roller coaster ride that Jenn's was, but both are at the top of their game with 8-8-08 looming less than a month away.

Stories of Interest:
Richards wins 400m crown
Stuczynski breaks American record
Stuczynski looking to vault to new world record


Comments

# Andres said on July 8, 2008 9:08 AM:
And Ronaldhino has been selected by the Brazil Soccer Coach to be in the Team that will travel to Beijing!!!
# Andy Gamm said on July 8, 2008 11:01 AM:

Asafa Powell and Liu Xiang will also be there, making us a perfect five for five!

# visioneer said on July 9, 2008 6:28 PM:

Thanks for the updates Andy. How are Liu Xiang and Asafa Powell looking for the Olympics?

# Andy Gamm said on July 14, 2008 4:25 PM:

Both are qualified as well.  So all five Team Nutrilite athletes will compete.

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