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Saturday, August 15, 2009
Day 1 Team USA quotes from Berlin - Mornining Session
Adam Nelson, Men’s shot put, Charlottesville, Va.
It was great out there. That’s how you like to get it done, with one throw. I’m in great shape. I’m expecting big things tonight.
Christian Cantwell, Men’s shot put, Columbia, Mo.
We had great weather. I feel good. I did what I wanted to do, and that’s all that matters. (Getting the qualifying mark on the second throw) I typically do that. I have only done it once on my first one. I don’t mind taking two throws. I usually take it safe on the first one, which I did. The second throw was just as easy. I got a little more flick on it. On the warm up track, I was throwing fine. I imagine I will add a little more distance to that tonight.
Dan Taylor, Men’s shot put, Mesa, Ariz.
The first throw was great. It was well over qualifying, but I guess I fouled it on the front. It went all downhill from there. The same thing happened at my first worlds.
Reese Hoffa, Athens, Ga.
It’s awesome to be in the finals. But I have to execute. I can’t just dilly-dally like I did this morning. I got through, and I’m happy about that. I may have struggled a little bit. I have to believe it was there. I don’t know what was going on out there. I think I was thinking too much. At the last couple of major championships, I went out there, first throw and I was gone. To go out there and barely just miss it, maybe it got too technical. It was 30 minutes between throws. That might wear you out just a bit as well.
Lindsay Anderson, Women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, So. Ogden,Utah
It’s definitely not what I was hoping for. As soon as the gun went off, I felt like I didn’t have it. I didn’t have anything there. It was kind of disappointing. Everything has been running great. It just wasn’t a good day.
Jennifer Barringer, Women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, Boulder, Colo.
I qualified. I gave everyone a heart-attack, but I qualified. I was a little nervous. With two laps to go, I changed the game plan, don’t try and take control of the race. It was getting a little aggressive up front. We weren’t running especially fast. I calmed down a little bit. I gave myself some room to see and know what I wanted to do. I was really confident with 100 meters that I was going to catch that qualifying pack. I think when I re-watch the race, I’m going to realize I was a little farther behind than I thought. It was a physical race for sure. I was ready for that. It was that way in China. It was that way in Japan. I definitely experienced that before. I got through today. I am really happy with qualifying. I will be ready to go.
Bridget Franek, women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, Hiram, Ohio
The first few laps, I definitely wanted to put myself in position, be ahead at the end and make finals, and that was the ultimate goal. Unfortunately, I ran out of gas or something. I felt awesome (when the race started). The first five laps, it felt so good. I don’t know what happened at the end. I’m so honored to make it. Nothing has changed. It has been a long season. I didn’t expect this going into the season. I have to make some adjustments. That’s something I will be working on for the future.
Jake Freeman, men’s hammer, Westbury, N.Y.
It was fun, a lot of fun out there. It was a great day to throw, we had great competition. I thought I did pretty good. The second throw was a good one. I just finished it right. That third throw, I needed a little more. But I kind of pulled it too much. I got some experience for my next one. I think I did ok. It gives me a little bit of confidence going into next year, and the next three years.
I would’ve like to have made it to the next day.
A.G. Kruger, Men’s Hammer Throw, Ashland, Ohio
Training, coaching and everything else felt great. I just didn’t put it together. It’s just as simple as that. I’m going to go home and figure out what to do next year. I will figure it out one of these years. When I do, I will throw it far.
Michael Mai, Men’s Hammer Throw, Santa Clara, Calif.
It started off pretty good. I was happy with my first throw. I kind of missed it at the finish. My second throw was really looking great. I just pulled it at the finish. It was a good day for the most part. I had the speed. Everything was ready to go. I just didn’t quite do what I was looking for. I haven’t had a lot of volume this year. I’m trying to work on things. It just takes a long time. Hopefully, I will have some more chances in the next year.
Jessica Beard, Women’s 400 Meters, Euclid, Ohio
I think it went pretty good. I got second in my heat. The top three automatically make it. Of course that was a big goal for me. I have to still work on some stuff in my race. I know that. I felt I ran pretty well, I’m happy with it. I know I have to run something better than I ran at USA Nationals. I think this is a perfect time for me. There is so much experience on this team especially when it comes to quarter-milers with what all they have done and accomplished. I’m just looking at them for experience and words of wisdom. Sanya (Richards) told me, “Jessica, just run your race.” That helped me calm down a lot.
Debbie Dunn, Women’s 400 Meters, Norfolk, Va.
It’s the first round, so the main goal is to go out there and get to the next race. I did that, so I am happy with my time. (Running style with right arm) I know. I have been happy with that for the longest time. I don’t know what to do with it. But I tried to work it. We’ll see for the next round. Hopefully, I will work it better for the next round.
Darvis Patton, Men’s 100 Meters, Grand Prairie, Texas
I miss my daughter Dakota Rae. She was born a little bit before the USA Championships, and my mom’s been doing a great job taking care of her while I’ve been away.
Rae Edwards, Men’s 100 Meters, Kansas City, Kan.
I learned today what it’s like to have to get back into the race.
Tyson Gay, Men’s 100 Meters, Clermont, Fla.
I just had to run and get the kinks out. I just played it safe and got through the=2 0round.
Erica McLain, Women’s Triple Jump, Menlo Park, Calif.
I felt like I was rushing through all three of my phases today. I had a lot of energy in getting ready to compete today, but it seemed like it wasn’t there this morning. In big meets like this, I have to learn how to be more of a competitor.
Sanya Richard, Women’s 400 Meters, Austin, Texas
I was happy that (Christina Ohuruogu) was there. I t gave me a little bit of extra motivation. Today I felt really relaxed. Coach (Clyde Hart) wanted me to go out and run my first 300 a little bit more aggressive. Coach might not be happy with where I was at 300, but my legs felt really strong coming home, and that’s how I like to feel.
I like to win all my races, so I can get the first pick of lanes.
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