2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 1

Posted on June 28, 2008 by AZRunning.com

The first three Olympians of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field were determined during the women’s 10,000 meter run, which was the final event of Day 1 competition.

American Record holder Shalane Flanagan outkicked 2007 World Championships bronze medalist Kara Goucher for the win, while Amy Yoder Begley ran a spirited race for both third place and against the clock to punch her ticket to Beijing.

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Kara Goucher (2nd, 31:37.72) and Shalane Flanagan (1st 31:34.81), on their way to Beijing