For the third time the USA Olympic team swimming trials will take place in Omaha, where the team is preparing for the 2016 Games.
Here are the unfortunate competitors who didn’t quite make it over the barriers in a painful cross country phase; luckily all walked away.
Defending champ, William Fox-Pitt (GBR) riding Parklane Hawk holds onto third place, but scores enough points to win the overall classic title by one point.
With first place in sight, one final fault drops Sinead Halpin (USA) and Manoir De Carneville to second place by 2.30 points.
Andrew Nicholoson (NZL) pulls out the win riding Avebury with some clean jumping, winning by 2.30 points.
It was a 12-day mini-Olympics, a stretch ending July 1 that delighted us with the overlapping U.S. trials for track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Out of these 12 days of Christmas-in-summer came the rosters for perhaps the three most high-profile sports at the Games. We were served heaping helpings of high-end performance, along with […]
It was a 12-day mini-Olympics, a stretch ending July 1 that delighted us with the overlapping U.S. trials for track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Out of these 12 days of Christmas-in-summer came the rosters for perhaps the three most high-profile sports at the Games.
She was the story of the U.S. Track & Field Trials, her Trials being full of debate and dominance. We take a look at Allyson Felix’s Road To London.
After a tight 1st half, the USA put together an explosive 2nd half to beat Hungary 9-4. The USA has won 4 straight in the past 8 days, during the FINA Women’s Water Polo Olympic Exhibition.
One of the most anticipated events leading up to the Olympic Games is the U.S. Team Trials for Swimming. Starting June 25th in Omaha, this final event determined which athletes represent the U.S. in London.
Back from the U.S. Swimming Trials in Omaha, and the big star from the women’s swimming team was seventeen-year-old Missy Franklin. She qualified in four individual events, including her signature race, the 200m backstroke.
It’s swim fast or go home – because the U.S. Swimming Trials are underway. Over 12,000 people came to the Century Link Center in Omaha, Nebraska to catch a glimpse of the biggest names in swimming history.
Lewis Johnson talks to Tarmoh about not participating in a runoff with Allyson Felix for the third spot on the Women’s 100m team.
Olympian Michael Phelps has taken himself out of the mix in the 200m Freestyle and Missy Franklin will be participating in seven events in London.
In the women’s 50m Freestyle, after five Olympic appearances, Dara Torres, at age 45, fails to make the team with a time of 24.82 seconds. Headed to London is Jessica Hardy, finishing in 24.50 seconds and Kara Lynn Joyce, .23 seconds behind.
USA Gymnastics Olympian Shawn Johnson (left), USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny (center), and P&G vice president of North American operations & marketing Jodi Allen (right) address the media in a press conference announcement during the 2012 USA Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials at HP Pavilion. (Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE) By Mark Lamport-Stokes SAN JOSE, California, July 2 […]
The defending all-around champ, Liukin, will not be heading to London. As her scores on Balance Beam and Uneven Bars did not impress the committee.
Raisman finishes 3rd in the trials, posting the highest scores on Beam and Floor, punches her ticket to London.
Winning by .100 points over the World and National Champ Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle leads the American Women to London.
Along she was alittle off at the Trials, finishing 5th in the All-Around, Ross impressed the committe enough to land one of the five spots on the Team.
The current World and National Champ, Wieber finishes .100 points behind Gabrielle Douglas, as both head to London.
In a surpriser finish, the favorite Nathan Adrian finishes off the team in 3rd, as Cullen Jones gets the win at 21.59. Another surprise is that Anthony Ervin, after 12 years, the 2000 Olympic champ, returns to the games.
Phelps scores another individual event at 51.14 seconds, as Ryan Lochte comes up short. Lochte finished 3rd, .33 seconds behind Tyler McGill who gets the seconds spot.
Ledecky heads to her first Olympic games, along with Kate Ziegler, 2.09 seconds behind, who will be heading to her second.
Franklin, the American record holder, qualifies for her 4th event, winning by 1.46 seconds over Elizabeth Beisel, who heads for London as well.
Carried by her big vaults, Maroney gets the approval from the committee to join the Team in London. She finished 7th in the All-Around.
With her eyes set on another Olympics, in Vault and Balance Beam, Sacramone fails to wow the committee and has to stay home.
The current World Champ, Demus heads for the Olympics, posting a time of 53.98 seconds. Georganne Moline and T’Erea Brown will be joing her, as Tiffany Williams fails to get back on the Team, finishing 4th.
Tinsley gets the surprise win at 48.33 seconds, and heads to London with defending Olympic champ Angelo Taylor, and Kerron Clement. Bershawn Jackson finished off the team in 4th.
Manzano heads to his second Olympics, winning by .09 seconds, over Matthew Centrowitz who, along with Andrew Wheating will be joining him in London.
The two time World Champ Reese is now headed to her first Olympics, jumping 7.15 meters. Joining her will be Chelsea Hayes in 2nd and Janay DeLoach in 3rd.
Spearmon get another shot at the Olympics, after being disqualified winning Bronze in Beijing. Joining him will be Maurice Mitchell and Isiah Young.
Uceny heads to her first Olympic games with a 4:04.59 win. Joining her will be the now two time Olympians Shannon Rowbury and the reining World Champ Jenny Simpson.
The 60m Indoor Champ gets the win at 12.93 seconds, in 2nd is current world champ Jason Richards, .05 behind. Jeffrey Porter was 3rd and David Oliver in 5th, fails to make the Team.
Allyson Felix heads to her 3rd Olympics, the three time World Champion hopes this time will win her the gold. Right behind her is 100m specialist Carmelita Jeter and 400m specialist Sanya Richard-Ross.
Usain Bolt (C) runs during the men’s 200 meters semi-final at the Jamaican Olympic trials in Kingston city, June 30, 2012. (REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado) By Steve Keating KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 30 (Reuters) – Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake sauntered through their 200 meters semi-finals on Saturday to set up another rematch and an explosive finish to […]
U.S. gymnast Nastia Liukin falls on the uneven bars at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials in San Jose, California, June 29, 2012. (REUTERS/Mike Blake) By Mark Lamport-Stokes SAN JOSE, California, June 29 (Reuters) – Nastia Liukin’s comeback bid to gain a place at the London Games looked all but over on Friday after she faltered […]
The U.S. Track & Field Trials have begun – and some familiar faces were first to punch their tickets to London.
Jordyn Wieber leads after day one by .300 with 61.700 points.
McKayla Maroney finished 7th overall following day one, scoring 16.10 on vault and 15.200 on floor.
Alexandra Raisman finished 3rd overall after day one, scoring 14.950 on beam and the highest score on floor, 15.600.
After day one, Kyla Ross sits in 5th place, 2.100 out of first. Ross scored highest on uneven bars, along with Anna Li, at 15.500.
After day one, Alicia Sacramone sits in 11th overall, scoring 15.700 on Vault and 15.000 on Beam.
After day one, Nastia Liukin finished 13th overall, scoring 14.050 on Uneven Bars and 14.500 on Beam.
After day one, Gabrielle Douglas sits in 2nd overall, just .300 points behind Jordyn Wieber, with 61.400 points.
Cammile Adams gets the win at 2:06.52, and will be joined in London by Kathleen Hersey, who was 1.20 seconds behind.
In the first semi heat, Ryan Lochte posts the fastest time at 1:55.51, and Michael Phelps finshes 2nd, 1.15 seconds behind.
Nathan Adrian leads the way at 48.10 seconds, followed by Cullen Jones, Matt Grevers, Ricky Berens, Jimmy Feigen, and Jason Lezak in his 4th Olympic appearance.
Scott Weltz gets the win at 2:09.01, while Clark Burckle took second, holding off Eric Shanteau by .08 seconds.
Emma Coburn secures the national title by 2.84 seconds. Bridget Franek (2nd) and Shalaya Kipp (3rd) will join Coburn in London.
Jillian Camarena-Williams heads to her third Olympics after claiming her third national title with a throw of 19.16 meters. Michell Carter (2nd) and Tia Brooks (3rd) will be heading to London with her.
After the first day, Hyleas Fountain leads by 151 points over Sharon Day, with Chantae McMillan following in third.
Jordyn Wieber makes her approach while attempting a vault during practice for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) By Mark Lamport-Stokes SAN JOSE, California, June 29 (Reuters) – World all-around champion Jordyn Wieber lived up to her top billing by taking control with her customary […]
World champion Yohan Blake, left, celebrates after crossing the finish line ahead of current world-record holder Usain Bolt, second from right, Nesta Carter, right, and Michael Frater to win the 100m final at Jamaica’s Olympic trials in Kingston, Jamaica, Friday, June 29, 2012. Blake pulled a stunner finishing in 9.75 seconds to upset Bolt by […]
Bridget Sloan practices on the balance beam during the 2012 USA Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials at HP Pavilion. (Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE) By Mark Lamport-Stokes SAN JOSE, California, June 29 (Reuters) – Former world all-around champion Bridget Sloan had her Olympic hopes dashed on Friday when she pulled out of the U.S. gymnastics trials after spraining […]
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