LASHAWN MERRITT RUMORS
Merritt pulls up during 400-meter qualifying
Defending champion LaShawn Merritt of the U.S. pulled up in the backstretch of his 400-meter preliminary heat, stopped in his quest for a second straight Olympic title by an ailing left hamstring.
Merritt got off to a bad start, fell behind early and stopped running after about 200 meters. He limped slowly off the track, an unsatisfying end to a tumultuous four years for the sprinter...
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August 04, 2012
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LaShawn Merritt's coach: Hurt hamstring pain free
LaShawn Merritt's coach says ''it's difficult to tell'' if the Olympic 400-meter champion will be completely healthy to race, even though the American's injured left hamstring is ''pain free.''
Merritt pulled up shortly before the homestretch at a tuneup meet in Monaco on July 20. He hopped around and held the back of his left leg, before...
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August 02, 2012
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Team USA Track & Field Star, Lashawn Merritt: “I Train to Win”
Team USA track star Lashawn Merritt will be looking to defend his Gold medal from Beijing.
The 2012 Olympic Games in London are just a few days away now. Actually, some soccer events begin this afternoon but the official opening ceremonies do not take place until Friday night. One of the more popular and exciting events in the summer Olympics is Track & Field, particularly...
Merritt pulls up in 400m after hamstring twinge
Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt pulled up shortly before the home stretch in the men's 400 meters at the Herculis meet on Friday after feeling a twinge in his left hamstring.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was challenging for the win in the Diamond League event before suddenly stopping after entering the final bend. The American runner then hopped up and down and held the...
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July 20, 2012
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LaShawn Merritt Reflects on Olympic “Gold Medal Moments”
As part of the US Olympic Committee’s web series, “Gold Medal Moments,” Team USA takes a look back at some of the most history “Gold Medal Moments” from previous Summer Olympic Games. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, LaShawn Merritt of USA Track & Field reminisces on his experience from his first Olympic Games in 2008 winning two gold medals and shares his personal journey...
''I just put it all in God's hands'
LaShawn Merritt might have won the race but the real victory Sunday in the men's 400 meters at the US Olympic trials belonged to Bryshon Nellum.
Nellum, a senior at USC, finished third in the event, behind Merritt and Tony McQuay, for a trip to the London Games -- something that was unthinkable in 2008 when Nellum was shot in the legs while leaving a Halloween party.
A high...
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June 25, 2012
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Merritt, Richards-Ross return to the Olympics
LaShawn Merritt might have won the race but the real victory Sunday in the men's 400 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials belonged to Bryshon Nellum.
Nellum, a senior at Southern California, finished third in the event, behind Merritt and Tony McQuay, for a trip to the London Games - something that was unthinkable in 2008 when Nellum was shot in the legs while leaving a Halloween...
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June 24, 2012
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Merritt wins 400m at US trials
Olympic gold medalist LaShawn Merritt ran the 400 meters at the US track trials in 44.12 seconds, best in the world this season, for a chance to defend his title in London.
Tony McQuay, winner at the NCAA championships earlier this month, was second in 44.49, and Bryshon Nellum of Southern California was third in 44.80 to earn the other two spots on the Olympic team.
Jeremy Wariner...
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June 24, 2012
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Natasha Hastings and LaShawn Merritt On Top Of Their Games at Penn Relays
Natasha Hastings, was part of the 4x400m relay team that took the win at this weekends Penn Relays in Philadelphia.
The US vs. the World has become the most exciting highlight of the Penn Relays in recent years. This track and field event, which now has worldwide recognition, features some of the world’s best since it was introduced at Franklin Field. During any Olympic year...
He’s back and he’s not Intimidated; LaShawn Merritt
When LaShawn Merritt stepped into the spotlight at the World Junior Championship in 2004, he made a very bold statement. The statement seemed to echo in bold caps, “I am a force to be reckoned with.” He walked away with nothing but gold. He also emphasized that statement with his 4x100m relay team and his 4x400m relay team to set Jr world records respectively. Since his...
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