Official Day 2 2015 USA Outdoor Live Discussion Thread

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ahhhh wrote:

is the camera stuck in a horrible angle for everyone?

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Rojo, how much time per day do you rub your nipples while thinking about how you can make a fool of yourself next?

That was good journalism precisely because they didn't mention anything other than the very basic facts.

I will give you some credit- you did quote Salazar yesterday for QOD, and you have presented every article on the homepage from both sides of the story. You've shown a fair amount of balance.

However, you lose some respect from readers when you start reffering to NOP fanboys like a common troll.

By the way, I don't think anyone who who has paid attention would accuse you yourself of leading a witch hunt, but rather some of the posters or trolls on this board who refuse to listen to facts on either side.

Please don't stoop to their level, Rojo.

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fuctdis wrote:
Why can't USATF just put out free live streaming of the race it makes it really hard to follow these meets and actually give a crap

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Second heat also to form: Price Vessey Montano Wilson.

The women's 800 final is going to be unreal. 6 Studs 3 spots.


Place Name Affiliation Time 200m 400m 600m 800m
1 Molly Ludlow Saucony 2:00.22 Q 28.08 [28.08] 58.42 [30.34] 1:29.15 [30.73] 2:00.22 [31.08]
2 Brenda Martinez New Balance 2:00.38 Q 28.41 [28.41] 58.68 [30.27] 1:29.26 [30.59] 2:00.38 [31.12]
3 Phoebe Wright NIKE 2:00.61 Q 28.36 [28.36] 58.81 [30.45] 1:29.54 [30.73] 2:00.61 [31.08]
4 Dana Mecke Unattached 2:00.76 Q 28.95 [28.95] 58.86 [29.91] 1:29.59 [30.74] 2:00.76 [31.17]
5 Hanna Green Virginia Tech 2:01.91 28.60 [28.60] 59.30 [30.71] 1:30.22 [30.92] 2:01.91 [31.70]
6 Kaela Edwards Oklahoma St. 2:03.69 29.19 [29.19] 59.55 [30.37] 1:31.01 [31.46] 2:03.69 [32.68]
7 Geena Lara Unattached 2:04.49 28.76 [28.76] 59.04 [30.29] 1:30.33 [31.29] 2:04.49 [34.17]
8 Charlene Lipsey adidas 2:04.91 28.22 [28.22] 58.65 [30.44] 1:29.48 [30.83] 2:04.91 [35.44]

and heat 2

Top 4 each semi to final

Place Name Affiliation Time 200m 400m 600m 800m
1 Chanelle Price NIKE 2:00.05 Q 27.13 [27.13] 58.37 [31.24] 1:29.82 [31.46] 2:00.05 [30.23]
2 Maggie Vessey Unattached 2:00.05 Q 27.60 [27.60] 58.52 [30.92] 1:29.73 [31.21] 2:00.05 [30.33]
3 Alysia Montano ASICS / N Y A C 2:00.11 Q 27.00 [27.00] 58.24 [31.25] 1:29.62 [31.39] 2:00.11 [30.50]
4 Ajee' Wilson adidas 2:00.14 Q 26.94 [26.94] 58.21 [31.28] 1:29.64 [31.43] 2:00.14 [30.51]
5 Lauren Wallace Oiselle / S R A 2:00.48 27.97 [27.97] 58.56 [30.59] 1:29.99 [31.44] 2:00.48 [30.49]
6 Mckayla Fricker Unattached 2:00.81 28.12 [28.12] 58.87 [30.76] 1:30.27 [31.40] 2:00.81 [30.55]
7 LaTavia Thomas N J N Y T C 2:02.41 27.51 [27.51] 58.72 [31.22] 1:30.03 [31.31] 2:02.41 [32.38]
8 Kenyetta Iyevbele Unattached 2:02.43 28.36 [28.36] 59.26 [30.90] 1:30.70 [31.44] 2:02.43 [31.73]


Can someone tell me something. WHy in God's name does USATF/IAAF do time qualifiers in the 1500 which is never ever run for time in the rounds but then does the 800 by place.


In the 1500 yesterday, it was top 3 and next 3. I personally think for all races 1500 and up, all of the qualifier races should be done by place only. Probably the 800 like they do it.

But someone at USATF/NCAA, etc, please change this. Coaches it makes no sense.

alriiiiiiiiiiiiiighty then

those who can't see NBCSN see page 2

The eight finalists all finished between 2:00.05 and 2:00.76.

that what I was saying. If they had only top two, it was risky for A.E. and others to run for place after the first heat went out very fast.

Loxsom under 1:45 to qualify for the final. What has Symmonds got?

NO Martinez needs to lose 5-7 pounds to reach her potential

Alexa got lost in Lane 2 - ran a very long route - never looked comfortable - understandably unwilling to take the lead when she needed to.

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1500 events wrote:

that what I was saying. If they had only top two, it was risky for A.E. and others to run for place after the first heat went out very fast.

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Vessey doing much better now she's back with her old coach. Sometimes it just works.

Cazzy Lox!!! Prs in the semis.

Very imperssive. Duane Bang looked good as well. Should be a fun final.

Can Symmonds make it out of heat 2?


Place Name Affiliation Time Heat (Pl)
1 Casimir Loxsom Brooks 1:44.92 Q 1 (1)
2 Erik Sowinski NIKE 1:45.30 Q 1 (2)
3 Michael Rutt Hoka / N J N Y 1:45.47 Q 1 (3)
4 Duane Solomon Jr Saucony 1:45.56 Q 1 (4)
5 Jesse Jorgensen Unattached 1:45.76 1 (5)
6 Julian Parker L S U 1:47.52 1 (6)
7 Brannon Kidder Penn St. 1:48.26 1 (7)
8 Christopher Low Long Beach St 1:52.01 1 (8)

Kudos to Jesse Jorgensen. Washington State dude, didn't even make finals of NCAAs but got a huge PB for 5th.

Jesse Jorgensen's previous pb was 1:46.49 .

Berian looks great. You get hungry after working those low paying jobs! Pulling for him.

Symonds doing his DFL thing for 1st lap, and then just gliding in - looked real good, Berian out

wrote to soon. he went out too fast. he'll be back.

How come Symmonds gets interviewed, but not Shaquille Walker who won the semi

Shocking. Berian is out.

Wow.


Place Name Affiliation Time 200m 400m 600m 800m
1 Shaquille Walker B Y U 1:45.58 Q 24.55 [24.55] 50.96 [26.41] 1:17.96 [27.01] 1:45.58 [27.63]
2 Clayton Murphy Akron 1:45.78 Q 24.87 [24.87] 51.56 [26.70] 1:18.47 [26.91] 1:45.78 [27.31]
3 Nicholas Symmonds BROOKS Beasts 1:45.95 Q 25.40 [25.40] 51.79 [26.39] 1:18.32 [26.54] 1:45.95 [27.64]
4 Ryan Martin ASICS 1:46.19 Q 24.76 [24.76] 51.31 [26.56] 1:18.35 [27.04] 1:46.19 [27.85]
5 Boris Berian NIKE 1:46.28 24.43 [24.43] 50.72 [26.30] 1:17.78 [27.07] 1:46.28 [28.51]
6 Harun Abda Nike / Nike OTCE 1:47.05 24.65 [24.65] 51.09 [26.45] 1:18.07 [26.99] 1:47.05 [28.98]
7 Mark Wieczorek Brooks 1:47.16 25.01 [25.01] 51.46 [26.45] 1:18.15 [26.70] 1:47.16 [29.01]
8 Joe Abbott Unattached 1:48.46 25.16 [25.16] 52.04 [26.88] 1:19.94 [27.91] 1:48.46 [28.52]

Symmonds, who says he's at about 90% fitness, had a great quote "

"In my 20s, I could get away with firing at about 90%, I'm about to find out if I can do it my 30s"