By Kevin Liao
June 24, 2017
I’ll be in the mixed zone for Citius Mag listening out for some of the best sound bytes and clips from athletes as they come through the mixed zone. For all the latest, be sure to follow us on Twitter during the meet for our live tweets as well as these clips!
Without further ado, here is what the pros and stars of Friday’s action at the USATF Outdoor Championships in Sacramento had to say.
Men’s 100 meter finals
WATCH: @__coleman nabs 2nd place in the 100m and punches his ticket to London. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/iSK0otRjhX
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WATCH: Sooo you can teach an old dog new tricks… 👀 @justingatlin #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/WmAuQYtIgi
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WATCH: 100m bronze medalist @Chris_Belcher24 thinks it's time for the new guard in the sprints to take over. #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/Rl76TC4nIQ
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WATCH: @ButDeajahSaid gets redemption from NCAA fall, makes USA 100m team. #USAOutdoors pic.twitter.com/krZKzdBOgR
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For Torie Bowie, 100m ✔️
200m next. #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/kLghKwfaqU
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400m Hurdles Heats
VIDEO: Sydney McLaughlin (@GoSydGo) now open to competing at Worlds if she qualifies. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/sJNPBhyn7l
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800m semifinals
WATCH: What's @DrewWindle thinking when he's wayyy back with 100 to go? #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/lA47nJwH53
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WATCH: @Clayton_Murph:
2 prelim races, 2 finals qualified. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/JVT7fdaeal— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 24, 2017
WATCH: Donovan Brazier navigates a wild last 50 meters to qualify for the 800 final. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/t06QwrLoEQ
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WATCH: Training partners @AjeeW & Charlene Lipsey twinning after going 1-2 in 800m semifinals. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/j5V6rtRdL5
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5,000 meters
WATCH: After dealing with injuries, @RyanHillNCState thought he was 50/50 to make the 5k team.
Spoiler: He did. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/zlqs0tBSpl
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WATCH: @Paulchelimo knows fans are sick of sit & kick races… #GiveThePeopleWhatTheyWant #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/zVmFravPdh
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WATCH: @_EricJenkins gets redemption from 2016 Trials with a huge last lap kick at #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/54KHqoa6xz
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WATCH: Another heartbreaking finish for Ben True to just miss the 5k World team. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/rns3uCSrxy
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WATCH: @ShannonRowbury on her epic last lap duel vs. Houlihan and Huddle. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/2awO4HkVFm
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WATCH: In her last track season, @MollyHuddle will attempt the 5k/10k double at Worlds. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/d1Gj18bB7P
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WATCH: @shelbo800's half-mile speed was on full display in her 5k victory. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/7EbACofCuG
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Steeplechase
WATCH: @EvanJager: "I still feel like I can make a couple of jumps before Worlds." #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/o8LwevjdTb
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Decathlon
No better place to plug your podcast than after finishing the decathlon at #USATFOutdoors. @Athletic_Exp pic.twitter.com/M830Bw1kiI
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WATCH: @treyhardee: "I didn't go anywhere so I'm not 'back.' I'm just old." #alwaysquoteable #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/peUf0ULMpy
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High Jump
WATCH: How has @vashtizzle_'s life changed since Rio? #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/ZVM2QxVH7t
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Kevin Liao
Sacramento-based amateur runner, photographer and writer. Once interviewed Taoufik Makhloufi in French. Enjoys politics a lot. Follow him on Twitter @RunLiao.