Jenny Adams, winner 100m hurdles
It felt good out there. The wind was not too crazy, and it was
nice and warm. The conditions were good. For my first big race,
I'm pleased where I'm at right now. I'm not going to do the
long jump this year. I am sad about that. No one else can do it
at a world level. My run (on the runway) is all over the place.
My rhythm is fast and hard. The events are not compatible to
each other. I will pick up the long jump at some point.Miesha McKelvy, second 100m hurdles
My training is going good. I am working on technical things.
Now I am more focused on getting it right than running fast and
winning. If I get it technically right, the fast time will take
place.
Laban Rotich, winner men's 1,500 meters
The race was fast. The weather was nice. My training is right
where I want to be.
Charlie Gruber, second men's 1,500 meters
I was happy with the
race. It's a slow start to the season, but I'm physically fit.
I just need to commit to the race from the gun. I think I ran a
3:38, which is good, but it's not the A standard. I just need
to focus and keep believing.
Gabe Jennings, men's 1500 meters
Regardless of the last 500m, I felt good. I don't have much to
say right now. Until I perform, there is no story, it's just
Gabe the myth. I feel great and I'm motivated. I have nine
races confirmed before the (Olympic) Trials. The fitness is
there, I just need to practice racing. My family support has
been great. I just want Gabe the myth to become Gabe the
reality.
Anjanette Kirkland, third, women's 100 meter hurdles
I didn't
feel good today. I can't feel anything on my left side. It's
just another race. I need to get my left side healthy before
the Olympic Trials.
I've proven in the past that I can run 12:98 and then come back
and run 12:60.
Allen Johnson, winner, men's 110 meter hurdles
I give myself a
C technically and an A in the way I competed. If I can turn my
technical part to an A, I will be happy. I had no problem with
the wind.
I didn't feel it at all. I am healthy. I did have some type of
bug a few days ago. I was tired and had a sore throat. But I am
fine now.
Terrence Trammell, second, men's 110 meter hurdles
This is the
fastest I've run in a consistent basis this time of year and
I'm happy about that. Mechanically, it felt good. There are
still a couple of things that I need to work on. This is the
fastest that I have run at this time of year. I am happy about
that.
Nicole Teter, winner women's 800 meters
I've been having some low back and mid back problems and I've
been really tight. I am really pleased and surprised with this
race. I thought someone would come and take it over, but they
let me lead wire to wire. It didn't feel that fast. I felt
Sasha come up on me and I thought I'd press a little more. At
200m to go I felt great, but my coach said to wait until 120
meters, so that's what I did. Each race will get progressively
better, not by time, but just finishing.
Grace Upshaw, winner women's long jump
It was great with the home crowd here. The weather was good. It
was a little windy, but I'll take it. Technically, nothing felt
brilliant. I have been working on my speed down the runway.
That's been my main focus. Technically, I'll give myself a B-
because my takeoff was off. Once I get comfortable with that,
it will be fine.
Elliot Blount, winner men's 800 meters
This is the first time that I received flowers after winning. I
won at the Brutus Hamilton meet and got a nice watch. At
Occidental, I won and got a plaque. This is the third time I
have won this year. At Home Depot, I finished second and got a
nice pat on the back. My season is going well for me. I am
looking forward to the Trials. I am very close to getting a
qualifying mark for the Trials.
Aretha Hill, winner women's discus
It's been really consistent this year. I don't want to push it
though. I felt great today, good weather, great meet. I love
throwing here. I started out flat, but the last 4-6 throws came
around to where I like them to be. I'
m just being patient and staying relaxed & getting ready for
the Olympic Trials. I love competing because it lets me know
where I'm at. I plan to go to Portland, take 3 weeks off, and
then maybe go to 1 or 2 meets before the Olympic Trials.
Stacy Dragila, winner women's Pole Vault
I felt good today. Got
great height and I'm where I want to be right now. I have four
meets coming up in Europe and I feel like everything will come
together. I know everything will come together. This is a great
meet and gives people in the local area a chance to see all of
the athletes who will be competing at the Trials. Everybody is
really fired up and excited going into Sacramento. My family
and friends already have tickets and I know a lot of people
from this area will be there.
Toby Stevenson, winner men's pole vault
I wanted to jump higher than I did, but Jeff pushed me, so I
felt I competed well. I don't take winning for granted. My main
goal is to get out there and jump well every time. My
confidence is as high as it's ever been. If anyone is gong to
beat me, they're going to have to jump damn high. If they do,
great. I'm right where I want to be.
Latasha Colander, winner women's 200
In the curve, it was a little windy. Then, down the straight
the wind was at our backs. I'm in the mix for the top three (at
the Olympic Trials.) There are a lot of us in the mix. Five
have gone 22 seconds. My times in practice have been
exceptional.
John Godina, winner, shot put
The crowd was into it the whole time. Most of the time, the
fans here are laid back. But this crowd was intense. This is a
good next step to the Trials. You can't make it in one huge
leap. I would like to have PR'd today.
But this was a good throw for me.
Sarah Schwald, second, women's 1,500
This was my first race of the year, and I didn't know what to
expect. I'm training for the Olympic Trials. I didn't have a
clear idea what type of time I would get. I'm happy with 4:09.
Justin Gatlin, second, men's 100
It was windy out there. I'm trying to get my technique down.
I'm young and I 'm learning something new every day. With no
wind, I have been running at 10 seconds. With wind, I'm in the
9.9 range.
Maurice Greene, winner men's 100
I'm pleased with the beginning of the race. I accomplished what
I wanted to do today. I was aggressive at the start. I'm in
great form and the races are showing it. When I'm in a race
with no wind, we'll see what happens. I am 100 percent healthy.
When I'm healthy, the sky's the limit. The Trials will be
great. I say everyone will be fighting for second.