US Track & Field Stars to Gather In Doha, Qatar
Posted May 9th, 2008 at 10:30 AM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner and triple World Outdoor champion Allyson Felix headline the American contingent for the 2008 Qatar Super Grand Prix Friday, May 9, in Doha, Qatar.
A two-time World Outdoor 400 meter champion, Wariner will step down in distance, looking to improve on his personal best of 20.19 in the 200m. He will face stiff competition from 2007 World Outdoor 400m silver medalist LaShawn Merritt, who has already run a windy 19.80 (+3.2 mps) so far this year.
Felix, a two-time World Outdoor champion over 200m, will officially open her outdoor season at Doha and will try to repeat her 100-400 win from 2007. This is the fourth year in a row that she has opened up her season at the Qatar Super Grand Prix.
Other athletes to watch for include reigning World Outdoor champion Reese Hoffa, who is entered in the men’s shot put and 2008 World Indoor champion Lolo Jones will be challenged by two-time U.S. Outdoor champion Ginnie Powell in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Fans can watch the meet live on www.wcsn.com beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 9. For more information, visit www.iaaf.org.
Via: USATF.
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Tags: allyson felix, doha, IAAF, Jeremy Wariner, LaShawn Merritt, LoLo Jones, Qatar, Reese Hoffa, super grand prix, track and field
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