2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 5

Athletes and fans returned from two rest days, as competition resumed on Day 5 of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field.

In the last event of the evening, Anna Willard set a new American Record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Sanya Richards and LaShawn Merritt claimed the 400 meter dash titles.

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Anna Willard, en route to a new American Record

Sanya Richards returned to form in the 400 meters

LaShawn Merritt defeated Jeremy Wariner in the 400 meters

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