The KO
02-09-2006, 02:20 PM
I'm suprised there is not a thread about this...
http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?DUID=USATF_2006_02_08_06_15_44
Men's 300 meters, Powered by Tyson
The signature event of the evening takes aim at the world best of 32.19, set by Robson da Silva (Brazil) in 1989, with $25,000 on the line if the mark is beaten. World Outdoor 200m silver medalist Wallace Spearmon, an Arkansas grad who broke the U.S. indoor 200m record on this track in winning the 2005 NCAA title, is an odds-on favorite, but the field is strong. Included is 400m world indoor record holder Kerron Clement and World Outdoor 4x400m gold medalist LaShawn Merritt, who won the 400 at this meet last year. Omar Brown of Jamaica also competes.
Men's 3,000 meters
A stacked field promises a quick race. European champ, 6-time NCAA titlist and Arkansas alum Alistair Cragg is a favorite, along with 2004 World Indoor bronze medalist Markos Geneti of Ethiopia, Olympic 1,500m finalist Kevin Sullivan of Canada, two-time USA steeplechase champion and 12-time NCAA All-America for Arkansas Daniel Lincoln, former University of Michigan standout Nate Brannen of Canada, 2005 USA outdoor 1,500m runner-up Chris Lukezic, two-time USA Outdoor 5,000m champion Adam Goucher, Gareth Turnbull of Ireland, Boaz Cheboyo of Kenya and Luke Watson and Bolota Asmerom of the United States. Lincoln and Goucher will target a 4:02 first mile, with an eye toward breaking Tim Broe's American record of 7:39.23, set in 2002.
And it is being televised. I'm looking forward to this.
http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?DUID=USATF_2006_02_08_06_15_44
Men's 300 meters, Powered by Tyson
The signature event of the evening takes aim at the world best of 32.19, set by Robson da Silva (Brazil) in 1989, with $25,000 on the line if the mark is beaten. World Outdoor 200m silver medalist Wallace Spearmon, an Arkansas grad who broke the U.S. indoor 200m record on this track in winning the 2005 NCAA title, is an odds-on favorite, but the field is strong. Included is 400m world indoor record holder Kerron Clement and World Outdoor 4x400m gold medalist LaShawn Merritt, who won the 400 at this meet last year. Omar Brown of Jamaica also competes.
Men's 3,000 meters
A stacked field promises a quick race. European champ, 6-time NCAA titlist and Arkansas alum Alistair Cragg is a favorite, along with 2004 World Indoor bronze medalist Markos Geneti of Ethiopia, Olympic 1,500m finalist Kevin Sullivan of Canada, two-time USA steeplechase champion and 12-time NCAA All-America for Arkansas Daniel Lincoln, former University of Michigan standout Nate Brannen of Canada, 2005 USA outdoor 1,500m runner-up Chris Lukezic, two-time USA Outdoor 5,000m champion Adam Goucher, Gareth Turnbull of Ireland, Boaz Cheboyo of Kenya and Luke Watson and Bolota Asmerom of the United States. Lincoln and Goucher will target a 4:02 first mile, with an eye toward breaking Tim Broe's American record of 7:39.23, set in 2002.
And it is being televised. I'm looking forward to this.