Runner-up good enough for London-bound Lagat

Tucsonan Bernard Lagat, finishing second to Galen Rupp in the 5,000, says making the Olympic team "was the most important thing. … I've been looking for something I don't have so far, and that is the Olympic gold medal."

Runner-up good enough for London-bound Lagat

UA's Brigetta Barrett and her flashy fingernails cleared 6 feet in the high jump prelims. "No reason why I can't go out there and do this," she said.

Runner-up good enough for London-bound Lagat

Bernard Lagat, left, and former NAU standout Lopez Lomong finished in the top three in the 5,000 meters to earn trips to the London Olympics.

Runner-up good enough for London-bound Lagat

EUGENE, Ore. - Wide-eyed and reaching, Tucsonan Bernard Lagat leaned into his last chance.

US Olympic track and field trials: Sprinter Gay showing no slowing by surgery

Justin Gatlin took another huge step in his comeback after a four-year drug ban, winning the 100 meters Sunday at the Olympic trials. The 2004 gold medalist and 2005 world champion was almost speechless afterward.

US Olympic track and field trials: Sprinter Tyson Gay showing no slowing by surgery

EUGENE, Ore. - A year after hip surgery that made it seem very unlikely, Tyson Gay is headed to London.

Olympic trials: UA jumper Barrett is high on life

Brigetta Barrett holds the UA women's record with a high jump of 6 feet 5 1/2 inches and has won back-to-back NCAA indoor and outdoor titles.

Olympic trials: UA jumper Barrett is high on life

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Olympic trials: UA jumper Barrett is high on life

She paused, inhaled and stared down at her left hand.

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