The 2012 Olympic Track and Field Trials continue in Eugene, Ore.
2012 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials: Men’s & Women’s 800 Meter Representatives Set
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At the end of the day Monday, the athletes have been set in the men’s and women’s 800-meter run. Three male and three female runners have now punched their tickets for the Summer Games in London at the 2012 Olympics.
In the women’s 800 meters, Alysia Montano came in first, with a time of 1:59.08. Geena Gall finished at 1:59.24 and Alice Schmidt placed third with a time of 1:59.46 to finalize the top three that will represent the United States in the event this summer.
The final race in Monday’s trials was the men’s 800-meter run. Nicholas Symmonds captured first place with a time of 1:43.92, Khadevis Robinson was second at 1:44.64 and Duane Solomon Jr. was immediately behind Robinson at 1:44.65. All three men will head to London.
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