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2008 United States Olympic trials (track and field)

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Name2008 United States Olympic trials
Colour#A9F5A9
LogoLogo olympic trials 2008.png
Size150px
Host cityEugene, Oregon, United States
DatesJune 27–July 8
StadiumHayward Field
Stadium image[[File:HaywardFieldPano.jpg200px]]
LevelSenior
TypeOutdoor
Events40 (men: 20; women: 20)
Previous[2007 USA Championships](2007-usa-outdoor-track-and-field-championships)
[2004 trials](2004-united-states-olympic-trials-track-and-field)
Next[2009 USA Championships](2009-usa-outdoor-track-and-field-championships)
[2012 trials](2012-united-states-olympic-trials-track-and-field)

2004 trials 2012 trials The 2008 United States Olympic trials for track and field were held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Organised by USA Track and Field, the ten-day competition lasted from June 27 until July 8 and served as the national championships in track and field for the United States.

The results of the event determined qualification for the American Olympic team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing. Provided they had achieved the Olympic "A" standard, the top three athletes gained a place on the Olympic team. In the event that a leading athlete did not hold an "A" standard, or an athlete withdrew, the next highest finishing athlete with an "A" standard was selected instead.

The trials for the men's marathon were held November 3, 2007, in New York City, the women's marathon were held April 20 in Boston, and the trials for the men's 50 km race walk were held February 9 in Miami, Florida.

Medal summary

Key: .

Men

Men track events

[20 km walk](20-nbsp-km-walk)Kevin Eastler1:27:08.00Matthew Boyles≠1:28:20.00Patrick Stroupe≠1:29:17.00

Men field events

DecathlonBryan Clay8832 **CR**Trey Hardee8534Tom Pappas8511

Notes

: As a result of Bobby Smith and Brian Chaput not having the "A" standard of 77.00 m, fifth-placed Leigh Smith and Breaux Greer who was eliminated in the preliminary round were included.

Women

Women track events

[20 km walk](20-nbsp-km-walk)Joanne Dow1:35:11.00Teresa Vaill≠1:36:35.00Susan Armenta≠1:42:12.00

Women field events

HeptathlonHyleas Fountain6667 ptsJacquelyn Johnson6347 ptsDiana Pickler6257 pts

Notes

: As neither Dana Pounds or Rachel Yurkovich met the "A" standard of 60.50 m, fourth-placed Kim Kreiner was included.

References

References

  1. "Events - 2008 U.S. Olympic Team trials - Men's marathon". USATF.
  2. (2008-04-20). "Events - 2008 U.S. Olympic Team trials - Women's marathon". USATF.
  3. (2008-02-09). "Events - 2008 U.S. Olympic Team trials - Men's 50 km race walk". USATF.
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