Goucher, Flanagan earn chance at distance double

— Kara Goucher, Jennifer Rhines and Shalane Flanagan have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the women's 5,000 meters. Goucher, who finished second in the 10,000 earlier at Olympic trials, finished the 5,000 in 15 minutes, 1.02 seconds to earn the chance to go for the rare double. Flanagan, who owns the American record in the 5,000 and 10,000, finished third and also will have the chance to go for the double. She beat Goucher in the 10,000. Rhines finished second and qualified three days after her 34th... [read full story]