US Track & Field Olympic Trials
June 30, 2008
Records are being set, crowds are reaching 20,000, and the excitement is just beginning. The US Olympic Track and Field Trials started this past Friday in Eugene and it is shaping up to be a memorable event. On Saturday, Tyson Gay set a US record in the men's 100m quarterfinals with a time of 9.77 seconds. He then went on to clock a smoking 9.68 seconds in the semifinals the next day. However, it's not considered a world record as as the wind gauge reading was 4.1 meters per second, twice the allowable amount.
Tickets are still available for certain events throughout the rest of the week (the trials end Sunday) but don't worry if you don't have any. The trials are part of the Eugene 08 festival which will provide jumbo video screens for live coverage of all the action inside the stadium. Aside from the jumbo screens, you can expect performances from some great Northwest bands, food from Eugene's tastiest restaurants, and interactive activities for the whole family, including a track obstacle course! If the first few days are any indication of how the trials will proceed, this is sure to be a week jam packed with excitement and energy.
Posted by orbike at June 30, 2008 5:20 PM
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