En los Trials de atletismo celebrados en Eugene, Oregón, destacaron algunos de los medallistas olímpicos en Beijing, como LaShawn Merritt, que ganó fácilmente en 400 metros con un tiempo de 44.50 segundos. Otros atletas clasificados para el Mundial de Berlín, que dará comienzo dentro de unos días,
fueron Gil Roberts, que se quedó en 44.93 y Kerron Clement con 45.14. En la cita alemana estará, por supuesto, la nueva perla del atletismo estadounidense, Tyson Gay, que hizo un tiempo de 9.75 en los 100 m.en los trials de Eugene, y ya tenía garantizada su plaza como campeón mundial en Osaka 2007.
Sus pruebas hasta ahora en la Golden League en 100 y 200 m,. se cuentan por victorias y es el gran favorito, junto a Usain Bolt, para estos Mundiales.

Por su parte, el campeón mundial hace dos años en 400 metros, Jeremy Wariner, también sacó plaza para los Mundiales, al igual que Shawn Crawford, un veterano medallista de oro olímpico y campeón mundial en Atenas, de 31 años, que marcó un formidable tiempo de 20.19 segundos en 200 metros.
El campeón olímpico en Atenas 2004, Dwight Phillips, consiguió la primera de las tres plazas en el salto de longitud, con una marca de 8.57 metros, por encima de Brian Johnson (8.26) y George Kitchens (8.23).
Entre las mujeres, Allyson Felix, triple campeona mundial en Osaka 2007, ganó en los 200 metros con un crono de 22.02 en la final, seguida por Muna Lee y Marshevet Hooker.
El equipo estadounidense de atletismo ya está preparado para competir en los Mundiales de Berlín, donde las medallas son el gran objetivo a alcanzar.

Clasificados para el Mundial de Berlín:
HOMBRES
100 metros: – a-Tyson Gay, Mike Rodgers, Darvis Patton, Rae Edwards.
200 metros: – a-Tyson Gay, Shawn Crawford, Charles Clark, Wallace Spearmon Jr.
400 metros: – a-Jeremy Wariner, LaShawn Merritt, Gil Roberts, Lionel Larry.
800 metros: – Nick Symmonds, Khadevis Robinson, x-Ryan Brown.
1,500 metros – a-Bernard Lagat, Lopez Lomong, Leonel Manzano, x-Dorian Ulrey.
3,000 metros obstáculos: Josh McAdams, Dan Huling, Kyle Alcorn.
5,000 metres – a-Bernard Lagat, x-Matt Tegenkamp, Chris Solinsky, x-Evan Jager.
10,000 metres – Galen Rupp, Dathan Ritzenhein, Tim Nelson.
Marathón: Dan Browne, Nate Jenkins, Justin Young, Fernando Cabada, Matt Gabrielson.
20 km. marcha: ninguno.
50 km. marcha:- x-Philip Dunn.
110 metros vallas: David Payne, Terrence Trammell, Aries Merritt.
400 metros vallas: a-Kerron Clement, Bershawn Jackson, Johnny Dutch, Angelo Taylor.
Salto de altura: Tora Harris, x-Keith Moffatt, Andra Manson.
Pértiga: a-Brad Walker, Jeremy Scott, Derek Miles, Toby Stevenson.
Longitud: Dwight Phillips, Brian Johnson, x-George Kitchens.
Triple Salto: Brandon Roulhac, Walter Davis, x-James Jenkins.
Peso: a-Reese Hoffa, Christian Cantwell, Dan Taylor, Adam Nelson.
Disco: Casey Malone, Jarred Rome, Ian Waltz.
Martilo: A.G. Kruger, Jake Freeman, x-Mike Mai.
Jabalina: Chris Hill, Mike Hazle, x-Sean Furey.
Decatlón: Trey Hardee, Ashton Eaton, Jake Arnold.

MUJERES
100 metros: Carmelita Jeter, Muna Lee, Lauryn Williams.
200 metros: a-Allyson Felix, Muna Lee, Marshevet Hooker, Charonda Williams.
400 metros: Sanya Richards, Debbie Dunn, Jessica Beard.
800 metros: Hazel Clark, x-Geena Gall, x-Phoebe Wright.
1,500 metros: Shannon Rowbury, Christin Wurth, Anna Willard
3,000 metros obstáculos: Jenny Barringer, Anna Willard, Bridget Franek.
5,000 metros: Jen Rhines, x-Angela Bizzarri, x-Julie Culley.
10,000 metros: Amy Yoder Begley, Shalane Flanagan, x-Katie McGregor.
Marathón: Kara Goucher, Desiree Davila, Paige Higgins, Zoila Gomez, Tera Moody.
20 km. marcha: x-Teresa Vaill, x-Joanne Dow.
100 metros vallas. a-Michelle Perry, Dawn Harper, Ginnie Powell, Damu Cherry.
400 metros vallas: Lashinda Demus, Sheena Tosta, Tiffany Williams.
Salto de altura: Chaunte Howard, Amy Acuff, Sharon Day.
Pértiga: Jenn Stuczynski, Chelsea Johnson, Stacy Dragila.
Longitud: Brittany Reese, Brianna Glenn, Funmi Jimoh.
Triple Salto: Shakeema Welsch, x-Erica McLain, x-Toni Smith.
Peso: Michelle Carter, Jill Camarena, Kristin Heaston.
Disco: Stephanie Brown Trafton, Aretha Thurmond, Rebecca Breisch.
Martillo: Jessica Cosby, Amber Campbell, Erin Gilreath.
Jabalina: Kara Patterson, x-Rachel Yurkovich, x-Kim Kreiner.
Heptathlón: Diana Pickler, Sharon Day, x-Bettie Wade.

a: asisten como vigentes campeones mundiales
x: pendientes de realizar la mínima «A» de la IAAF.

Resultados primera jornada de los trials.

HOMBRES

Triple Salto
1 Brandon Roulhac HPC Elite 17.44m 2.9
2 Walter Davis Nike 16.84m 1.2
3 James Jenkins unattached 16.79m 2.4
4 Nkosinza Balumbu Arkansas 16.72m 2.9
5 Kenta Bell unattached 16.11m 1.8
6 Muhammad Halim unattached 16.09m 2.2
7 Ronald Carter VS Athletics T C 16.07m 3.8
8 Zuheir Sharif Texas A&M 15.93m 3.1

10.000 metros
1 Galen Rupp Oregon 27:52.53
2 Dathan Ritzenhein Nike 27:58.59
3 Tim Nelson Oregon TC Elite 28:01.34
4 James Carney New Balance 28:13.37
5 Edward Moran Nike 28:34.54
6 Meb Keflezighi Nike 28:35.49
7 Patrick Smyth unattached 28:35.70
8 Abdi Abdirahman Nike 28:35.79

MUJERES

Disco
1 Stephanie Brown Trafton Nike 64.25m
2 Aretha Thurmond Nike 62.51m
3 Rebecca Breisch unattached 62.08m
4 Summer Pierson unattached 60.88m
5 Suzy Powell-Roos Asics 60.29m
6 Gia Lewis-Smallwood unattached 58.74m
7 Anastasia Jelmini unattached 57.23m
8 Rachel Longfors unattached 56.30m

10.000 metros
1 Amy Begley Nike 31:22.69
2 Shalane Flanagan Nike 31:23.43
3 Katie McGregor Reebok 32:08.04
4 Magdalena Lewy Boulet unattached 32:20.45
5 Molly Huddle unattached 32:43.11
6 Amy Hastings adidas 32:56.20
7 Serena Burla RIADHA 32:56.40
8 Melissa Cook New Balance 33:02.90

Altura
1 Chaunte Howard Nike 1.95m
2 Amy Acuff Asics 1.95m
3 Sharon Day Asics 1.95m
4 Destinee Hooker unattached 1.91m
5 Deirdre Mullen Nike 1.88m
6 Adriane Stone unattached 1.83m
Resultados tercera jornada de los trials:
LaShawn Merritt, campeón de 400 metros.

HOMBRES

400 Metros
1 LaShawn Merritt Nike 44.50
2 Gil Roberts Texas Tech 44.93
3 Kerron Clement Nike 45.14
4 Lionel Larry adidas 45.40
5 David Neville Nike 45.49
6 Calvin Smith Florida 45.56
7 Darold Williamson Nike 45.74
8 Miles Smith unattached 46.09

110 Metros +1.7
1 David Payne Nike 13.12 [13.115]
2 Terrence Trammell Track Star Apparel 13.12 [13.118]
3 Aries Merritt Reebok 13.15
4 Eric Mitchum adidas 13.24
5 Jason Richardson South Carolina 13.31
6 Jerome Miller Southwest Spr 13.41
7 Kirkland Thornton Nebraska 13.50
8 Dexter Faulk Nike 13.77

3000 Metros Obstáculos
1 Joshua McAdams New Balance 8:29.91
2 Daniel Huling Reebok 8:32.86
3 Kyle Alcorn Nike 8:34.65
4 Kyle Perry unattached 8:36.65
5 Benjamin Bruce Oregon TC Elite 8:36.76
6 Thomas Kloos TRANSPORTS 8:38.39
7 Ryan Warrenburg ZAP Fitness 8:43.91
8 Aaron Aguayo Nike 8:44.01

20 Km. Marcha
1 Tim Seaman N Y A C 1:26:14.26
2 Patrick Stroupe unattached 1:26:41.44
3 Benjamin Shorey unattached 1:27:17.59
4 John Nunn U.S. Army 1:27:42.85
5 Stephen Quirke unattached 1:29:40.32
6 Michael Tarantino unattached 1:30:54.88
7 Christopher Tegtmeier Concordia/Nebraska 1:32:50.03
8 Theron Kissinger CT Racewalk 1:40:31.40

Longitud
1 Dwight Phillips Track Star Apparel 8.57m 2.2
2 Brian Johnson Nike 8.26m 4.0
3 George Kitchens unattached 8.23m 3.2
4 Miguel Pate Nike 8.20m 1.5
5 Marquise Goodwin unattached 8.18m 1.3
6 Bashir Ramzy unattached 8.08m 1.5
7 Matthew Turner unattached 8.05m 2.6
8 Randall Flimmons unattached 7.99m 2.5

Pértiga
1 Brad Walker Nike 5.75m
2 Jeremy Scott unattached 5.75m
2 Derek Miles Nike 5.75m
4 Toby Stevenson unattached 5.75m
5 Mark Hollis unattached 5.70m
6 Jason Colwick Rice 5.65m
7 Jeff Ryan unattached 5.55m

Martillo
1 A.G. Kruger Nike 75.31m
2 Thomas Freeman N Y A C 74.64m
3 Michael Mai U.S. Army 73.80m
4 Cory Martin Nike 71.68m
5 Walter Henning L S U 71.15m
6 Garland Porter unattached 69.94m
7 Andrew Loftin unattached 69.91m
8 Nicholas Welihozkiy Pacific Bay 69.65m

MUJERES

400 Metros
1 Sanya Richards Nike 50.05
2 Debbie Dunn unattached 50.79
3 Jessica Beard Texas A&M 50.81
4 Natasha Hastings Nike 50.89
5 Shareese Woods adidas 51.05
6 Monica Hargrove unattached 51.60
7 Dominique Darden unattached 52.19
8 Keshia Baker Oregon 52.47

1500 Metros
1 Shannon Rowbury Nike 4:05.07
2 Christin Wurth Nike 4:06.00
3 Anna Willard Nike 4:07.70
4 Erin Donohue Nike 4:08.96
5 Treniere Clement Nike 4:09.10
6 Lauren Centrowitz Stanford 4:11.21
7 Heidi Dahl East Tenn St 4:11.58
8 Molly Lehman Duke 4:12.13

400 Metros Vallas
1 Lashinda Demus Nike 53.78
2 Sheena Tosta Nike 54.45
3 Tiffany Williams Reebok 55.18
4 Ebony Collins unattached 55.64
5 Nicole Leach U C L A 55.72
6 Deserea Brown Illinois 57.33
7 Latosha Wallace Asics 57.47
8 Jennifer Grossarth unattached 57.61

Jabalina
1 Kara Patterson unattached 63.95m
2 Rachel Yurkovich unattached 59.31m
3 Kim Kreiner Nike 58.00m
4 Alicia DeShasier unattached 55.08m
5 Dana Pounds-Lyon U.S. Air Force 54.76m
6 Kimberley Hamilton Kent State 53.96m
7 Kayla Wilkinson-Colgrove unattached 52.39m
8 Katie Coronado New Mexico 50.67m

Resultados atletismo cuarta jornada de los trials:
HOMBRES

200 Metros +3.3
1 Shawn Crawford Nike 19.73
2 Charles Clark unattached 20.00
3 Wallace Spearmon Nike 20.03
4 Ivory Williams Nike 20.05
5 Xavier Carter Nike 20.09
6 Kelly Willie Nike 20.30
7 Rubin Williams unattached 20.34
8 Trell Kimmons adidas 20.42

800 Metros
1 Nicholas Symmonds Oregon TC Elite 1:45.86
2 Khadevis Robinson Nike 1:45.97
3 Ryan Brown Asics 1:46.67
4 Christian Smith Nike 1:46.92
5 Tevan Everett Texas 1:47.06
6 Michael Rutt Connecticut 1:47.57
7 Karjuan Williams unattached 1:47.87
8 Tyler Mulder Northern Iowa 1:47.98

1500 Metros
1 Lopez Lomong Nike 3:41.68
2 Leonel Manzano Nike 3:41.82
3 Dorian Ulrey Arkansas 3:42.84
4 Stephen Pifer Oregon TC Elite 3:44.21
5 William Leer Oregon TC Elite 3:44.28
6 Craig Miller unattached 3:45.15
7 Andrew Jesien Virginia 3:45.39
8 Christopher Lukezic Reebok 3:45.79

400 Metros Vallas
1 Bershawn Jackson Nike 48.03
2 Johnny Dutch South Carolina 48.18
3 Angelo Taylor Nike 48.30
4 Michael Tinsley adidas 48.53
5 Jeshua Anderson Washington State 48.77
6 Justin Gaymon Georgia 49.31
7 Brandon Johnson unattached 50.73
— James Carter Nike DQ

Altura
1 Tora Harris Asics 2.31m
2 Andra Manson Nike 2.28m
2 Keith Moffatt Nike 2.28m
4 Jesse Williams Nike 2.28m
5 Jamie Nieto Nike 2.25m
6 Grant Lindsey unattached 2.25m
7 Dustin Jonas Nike 2.20m
8 Cedric Norman unattached 2.20m

20 Km. Marcha
1 Teresa Vaill Walk USA 1:37:12.84
2 Joanne Dow unattached 1:39:59.32
3 Maria Michta Walk USA 1:41:16.24
4 Miranda Melville Wisconsin 1:45:38.87
5 Erin Taylor South Texas Walk 1:50:12.22
6 Susan Randall unattached 1:50:46.41
7 Le’erin Voss Parkside A C 1:51:21.51

Pértiga
1 Jennifer Stuczynski adidas 4.65m
2 Chelsea Johnson Nike 4.60m
3 Stacy Dragila Nike 4.55m
4 Jillian Schwartz Nike 4.45m
4 April Steiner Bennett unattached 4.45m
6 Melinda Owen unattached 4.35m
7 Alicia Rue Minnesota 4.35m

Peso
1 Christian Cantwell Nike 21.82m
2 Dan Taylor Nike 21.21m
3 Reese Hoffa N Y A C 21.10m
4 Adam Nelson Nike 21.01m
5 Sheldon Battle unattached 20.56m
6 Noah Bryant unattached 20.54m
7 Cory Martin Nike 20.28m
8 Garrett Johnson unattached 19.98m

MUJERES

200 Metros +3.2
1 Allyson Felix adidas 22.02
2 Muna Lee Nike 22.13
3 Marshevet Hooker adidas 22.36
4 Charonda Williams Arizona State 22.39
5 Bianca Knight adidas 22.54
6 Lauryn Williams Nike 22.74
7 Ebonie Floyd-Broadnax Nike 22.77
8 LaShauntea Moore unattached 22.77

800 Metros
1 Hazel Clark Nike 2:00.79
2 Geena Gall Oregon TC Elite 2:01.01
3 Phoebe Wright Tennessee 2:01.12
4 Maggie Vessey unattached 2:01.19
5 Laura Hermanson North Dakota State 2:01.28
6 Morgan Uceny Reebok 2:01.32
7 Alysia Johnson Nike 2:01.58
8 Katie Waits Reebok 2:01.69

100 Metros Vallas +2.2
1 Dawn Harper Nike 12.36
2 Virginia Powell Nike 12.47
3 Damu Cherry Nike 12.58
4 Tiffany Ofili adidas 12.66
5 Danielle Carruthers unattached 12.77
6 Loreal Smith North Carolina A&T 12.90
7 Jenny Adams unattached 13.02

3000 Metros Obstáculos
1 Jennifer Barringer Colorado 9:29.38
2 Anna Willard Nike 9:35.01
3 Bridget Franek Penn State 9:36.74
4 Lindsey Anderson Nike 9:44.42
5 Marie Lawrence Washington 9:48.27
6 Lisa Galaviz Nike 9:52.60
7 Lindsay Allen McMillan Elite 9:55.26
8 Amanda Lorenzen unattached 10:00.42

Longitud
1 Brittney Reese Nike 7.09m 3.1
2 Brianna Glenn unattached 6.82m 3.5
3 Funmilayo Jimoh Nike 6.77m 1.3
4 Grace Upshaw Nike 6.77m 2.8
5 Akiba McKinney unattached 6.68m 3.6
6 Ti’Anca Mock Oklahoma 6.44m 2.6
7 Erica McLain Nike 6.42m 3.7
8 DeAna Carson Baylor 6.41m 2.6

Martillo
1 Jessica Cosby Nike 72.04m
2 Amber Campbell Nike 68.92m
3 Erin Gilreath N Y A C 68.08m
4 Britney Henry unattached 66.60m
5 Loree Smith N Y A C 66.55m
6 Amy Haapanen unattached 64.50m
7 Stevi Large Akron 64.09m
8 Kristal Yush N Y A C 63.71m

Heptathlon
1 Diana Pickler 6290
2 Sharon Day 6177
3 Bettie Wade 5908
4 Lela Nelson 5897
5 Kalindra McFadden 5821
6 Elizabeth Roehrig 5802
7 Danielle McNaney 5688
8 Kasey Hill 5636

Los nuevos campeones de 100 metros fueron Michael Rodgers y Carmelita Jeter (con marcas arruinadas por el viento).

HOMBRES

100 Metros +3.1
1 Michael Rodgers Nike 9.91
2 Darvis Patton Nike 9.92
3 Monzavous Edwards Nike 10.00
4 Travis Padgett adidas 10.02
5 Shawn Crawford Nike 10.07
6 Leroy Dixon Nike 10.10
7 Ivory Williams Nike 10.16
8 Bernard Williams adidas 10.28

5.000 Metros
1 Matt Tegenkamp Oregon TC Elite 13:20.57
2 Chris Solinsky Oregon TC Elite 13:20.82
3 Evan Jager Oregon TC Elite 13:22.18
4 Bolota Asmerom Nike 13:24.00
5 German Fernandez Oklahoma State 13:25.46
6 Jonathon Riley Nike 13:26.90
7 Sean Quigley Puma 13:31.98
8 Anthony Famiglietti Saucony 13:33.63

Decathlon
1 Trey Hardee 8261
2 Ashton Eaton 8075
3 Jake Arnold 7984
4 Chris Randolph 7766
5 Paul Terek 7689
6 Lysias Edmonds 7650
7 Nick Adcock 7588
8 Michael Marsh 7534

MUJERES
100 Metros +3.3
1 Carmelita Jeter Nike 10.78 [10.776]
2 Muna Lee Nike 10.78 [10.777]
3 Lauryn Williams Nike 10.96
4 Alexandria Anderson unattached 11.00
5 Marshevet Hooker adidas 11.02
6 Shalonda Solomon Reebok 11.03
7 Jessica Young T C U 11.06
8 Bianca Knight adidas 11.23

5.000 Metros
1 Kara Goucher Nike 15:20.94
2 Jennifer Rhines adidas 15:26.92
3 Angela Bizzarri Illinois 15:33.02
4 Julie Culley N Y A C 15:33.92
5 Rebecca Donaghue New Balance Boston 15:36.09
6 Racheal Marchand unattached 15:37.08
7 Nicole Blood Oregon 15:38.61
8 Allison Grace ZAP Fitness 15:47.31

Triple Salto
1 Shakeema Welsch unattached 14.30m 2.9
2 Erica McLain Nike 13.91m 2.8
3 Toni Smith unattached 13.90m 2.7
4 Yvette Lewis Nike 13.88m 3.8
5 Crystal Manning unattached 13.73m 2.8
6 Amanda Thieschafer unattached 13.64m 3.1
7 Blessing Ufodiama unattached 13.59m 1.4
8 Sherita Williams G B T C 13.33m 3.8

Peso
1 Michelle Carter Nike 18.03m
2 Jillian Camarena N Y A C 17.94m
3 Kristin Heaston Nike 17.88m
4 Jessica Pressley unattached 17.81m
5 Sarah Stevens Arizona State 17.69m
6 Elizabeth Wanless N Y A C 17.55m
7 Chandra Brewer unattached 17.18m
8 Tiffany Howard unattached 16.87m

Es de destacar que Bryan Clay, el campeón olímpico de decatlón, no podrá participar en los Mundiales de Berlín, debido a una lesión muscular que le impidió participar en las pruebas de Eugene.

Les dejo con los vídeos de las principales pruebas de estos Trials.

Carmelita Jeter Interview – 100m Champion @ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships

Tyson Gay ~ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships 100m Dash (9.75 sec.)

Michael Rodgers ~ 2009 USA Track and Field Championships 100m Champion – 9.91 seconds

200m ~ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (Shawn Crawford – 20.19 sec)

Allyson Felix ~ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (200m in 22.31 seconds)

Hazel Clark ~ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (800m Run ~ 2:00.79)

Nick Symmonds ~ 800m Champion @ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (1:45.86)

100m Hurdles – 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (Dawn Harper ~ 12.36 sec. with slow motion)

Dwight Phillips ~ 28′ 1 1/2″ Long Jump @ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (Slow Motion)

Stuczynski, Dragila, & Johnson ~ 2009 USA Pole Vault Team (slow motion technique)

200m Dash ~ 2009 USA Track & Field Championships (Lauryn Williams – 22.54 sec.)

Sanya Richards – 400m Final – US Outdoor Track & Field Championships (June 27, 2009)

Sanya Richards – 400m Semifinal – US Outdoor Track & Field Championships (June 26, 2009)