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by MT Bureau - July 5, 2008 - 0 comments Gay ran the fastest 100 meters in history last week, a 9.68 that will not go into the record book because of a tailwind that was over the allowable limit. Nevertheless, he assumed the favorite's role for next month's Olympics in Beijing and easily advanced in Friday's opening round of the 200 meters by running a time of 20.43 to win his heat. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be held Saturday and the finals will take place Sunday. Goucher, who finished second to Shalane Flanagan in the 10,000 meters last week, sprinted past Flanagan in the stretch to capture the 5,000 in 15:01.02. Goucher produced a rare international distance medal for the United States last year when she won a bronze at the World Championships. Jennifer Rhines finished second in 15:02.02 and Flanagan was third in... [read full story]
