By Kevin Liao
June 25, 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 Saturday’s action at the USATF Outdoor Championships in Sacramento had to say.
Women’s 1,500
WATCH: @MomVaughn takes a line from her toddler: "No, my turn."
It was definitely Sara's turn in the spotlight today. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/oIfpzoUj2S
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: How does it feel to win a fourth straight U.S. 1500 title? For @trackjenny, it feels pretty damn good. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/JHkyFjtKAj
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: @fastk8 on when nerves turn into excitement…
…Hint: "Good things usually happen." #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/iKtEFnSDNA
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
Men’s, 1500
Why did @MattCentrowitz dye his hair?
Hint: It had something to do with @justinbieber.
WATCH: pic.twitter.com/U4xDTLh83U
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 24, 2017
WATCH: @RA_Andrews wants people to know he was at the front of the pack early…and at the end. #USATFoutdoors pic.twitter.com/Rj2yDkM8c8
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
How did @JohnnyGregorek pull of his 3rd place finish at #USATFOutdoors?
"I never gave up." pic.twitter.com/F7TXmv0Duh
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: @craigathor: "I thought I had gotten him," after nailbiter 1500 final at #USATFOutdoors. pic.twitter.com/A3B6Ob9jUb
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: @drewhunter00 reflects on his first U.S. champs final. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/5rFdwIx4Rj
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: Would Ben Blankenship done anything differently with his big move in the 1500 final? #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/FBZvxmBedO
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
Women’s steeplechase
WATCH: What's @emmajcoburn have planned this summer after yet another U.S. title? #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/TdmU663iBe
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: @steeple_squigs got the job done at #usatfOutdoors, but wanted a little more. pic.twitter.com/RLr639jCIe
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
WATCH: After making her first World team, what will @courtfrerichs8 take from her Rio experience to prep for London? #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/pGYhi9Doyr
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
400 meters
WATCH: Your new U.S. 400 meter champ Quanera Hayes (@PrettyQuinn1908)! #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/CK29Kr5Uiz
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 24, 2017
WATCH: Fred Kerley: A man of few words. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/5RqXnBfqqU
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 24, 2017
WATCH: What does @lashawnmerritt think about Fred Kerley and the young guys running fast? #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/uL1zvrMj7h
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 24, 2017
Pole Vault
WATCH: @samkendricks reflects on the tough competition after clearing 6 meters for the first time. #USATFOutdoors pic.twitter.com/sWO11npTAi
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 25, 2017
110 hurdles
WATCH: How is @DevonAllen13 able to come back from injury so strongly? #usatfoutdoors pic.twitter.com/DwsJHZswJj
— CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) June 24, 2017
Kevin Liao
Sacramento-based amateur runner, photographer and writer. Once interviewed Taoufik Makhloufi in French. Enjoys politics a lot. Follow him on Twitter @RunLiao.