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Patterson and Kreiner Lead Team USA Javelin Team

Posted June 30th, 2008 at 11:31 AM by Jay Hicks

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics

The women’s javelin competition saw University of Oregon junior throw 185 feet, one inch but it wasn’t far enough. It was good enough for third place but did not reach the Olympic A standard meaning she will not make the U.S. Olympic team.

In a rule change for this Olympics, athletes have to make the A standard either before or at the Olympic Trials. Therefore, fourth place finisher Kim Kreiner (183 feet, 5 inches) will make the trip to Beijing because she has met the A standard.

The winner Kara Patterson of Purdue threw 191 feet, 9 inches to win the U.S. Olympic Trials and the two will make the trip to Beijing.

This article was written by TheFinalSprint.com guest contributor Jay Hicks of the popular running blog PreraceJitters.com.