Previewing the Rest of the Trials: Part 1
An epic hammer throw competition started off the 2012 US Olympic Trials off on the right foot, but we still have more than a week of action ahead of us including the shot put, discus, and javelin throws. As the hammer throw competition showed, there will be drama even in events where the Olympic team is all but set already. Overall, the throwing events feature a mixture of known stars in established events and young guns trying to resurrect dormant events. Throwers rarely get a chance at the spotlight, so expect a week of surprises as they fight for a little glory. Below is a quick preview of the events that will have finals in the coming days. Check back next week for previews of the remaining events.
Women’s Discus Throw
Qualifying – 2:20pm on Friday, 22 June 2012 (Results)
Finals – 3:05pm on Sunday, 24 June 2012 (Start list)
Men’s Shot Put
Qualifying – 3:00pm on Saturday, 23 June 2012 (Results)
Finals – 3:30pm on Sunday, 24 June 2012 (Start list)
Men’s Javelin Throw
Qualifying – 12:30pm on Saturday, 23 June 2012 (Results)
Finals – 6:00pm on Monday, 25 June 2012 (Start list)
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