Athletes try for Olympic team in Eugene, Oregon
Tyson Gay runs in the semifinals of the 100 meter at the U.S. track and field Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon on June 29, 2008. Gay ran a wind aided time of 9.68 seconds in the finals, the fastest time ever. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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BEIJING, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the Olympic gold medal Saturday in the men's 100-meter dash, lowering the world record in the process.
BEIJING, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- American Tyson Gay, who suffered a hamstring injury during the U.S. Olympic trials, said Monday he is fully recovered.
EUGENE, Ore., July 5 (UPI) -- Tyson Gay started his bid for a double gold medal performance Friday and Kara Goucher won the 5,000-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
EUGENE, Ore., June 28 (UPI) -- Sprinter Tyson Gay set an American record in the 100-meters Saturday with 9.77 seconds in the first quarterfinal heat at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Roger Federer is favored to again win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 22 (UPI) -- Tyson Gay Friday night ran the fastest 100-meter time in the world this year, capturing the highlight event at the USA Track and Field Championship.