2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)

The 2012 United States Olympic Trials for track and field were held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Organized by USA Track and Field, the ten-day competition lasted from June 21 until July 1 and served as the national championships in track and field for the United States.

2012 United States Olympic Track And Field Trials
DatesJune 21–July 1
Host cityEugene, Oregon, U.S.
VenueHayward Field
LevelSenior
TypeOutdoor
Events40 (men: 20; women: 20)

The results of the event determined qualification for the American Olympic team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, to be held in London. 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 and women's marathon were held January 14 in Houston and the trials for the men's 50 km race walk were held January 22 in Santee, California. The hammer throw competitions were held at the Nike facility in Beaverton, Oregon.[1]

Men's results

Key:  Athlete without "A" standard, not selected.

Men track events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 metres Justin Gatlin9.80 Tyson Gay9.86 Ryan Bailey9.93
200 metres
(Wind: +2.3 m/s)
Wallace Spearmon19.82w Maurice Mitchell20.14w Isiah Young20.16w
400 metres LaShawn Merritt44.12 Tony McQuay44.49 Bryshon Nellum44.80
800 metres Nick Symmonds1:43.92 Khadevis Robinson1:44.64 Duane Solomon1:44.65
1500 metres Leonel Manzano3:35.75 Matthew Centrowitz3:35.84 Andrew Wheating3:36.68
5000 metres Galen Rupp13:22.67 Bernard Lagat13:22.82 Lopez Lomong13:24.47
10,000 metres Galen Rupp27:25.33 CR Matt Tegenkamp27:33.94 Dathan Ritzenhein27:36.09
110 metres hurdles Aries Merritt12.93 Jason Richardson12.98 Jeff Porter13.08
400 metres hurdles Michael Tinsley48.33 Angelo Taylor48.57 Kerron Clement48.89
3000 metres steeplechase Evan Jager8:17.40 Donald Cabral8:19.81 Kyle Alcorn8:22.17
20 km walk Trevor Barron1:23:00.10 NR, CR Tim Seaman1:27:29.48 Nick Christie1:29:47.30

Men field events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
High jump[a] Jamie Nieto2.28 m (7 ft 5 34 in) Erik Kynard2.28 m (7 ft 5 34 in) Nick Ross2.28 m (7 ft 5 34 in)
Pole vault[b] Brad Walker5.67 m (18 ft 7 in) Jeremy Scott5.60 m (18 ft 4 14 in) Scott Roth5.60 m (18 ft 4 14 in)
Long jump Marquise Goodwin8.33 m (27 ft 3 34 in) Will Claye8.23 m (27 ft 0 in) George Kitchens8.21 m (26 ft 11 in)
Triple jump Christian Taylor17.63 m (57 ft 10 in) Will Claye17.55 m (57 ft 6 34 in) Walter Davis16.69 m (54 ft 9 in)
Shot put Reese Hoffa22.00 m (72 ft 2 in) Ryan Whiting21.66 m (71 ft 34 in) Christian Cantwell21.28 m (69 ft 9 34 in)
Discus throw[c] Lance Brooks65.15 m (213 ft 8 in) Jarred Rome63.35 m (207 ft 10 in) Jason Young62.15 m (203 ft 10 in)
Hammer throw[d] Kibwe Johnson74.97 m (245 ft 11 in) Chris Cralle74.36 m (243 ft 11 in) A. G. Kruger73.93 m (242 ft 6 in)
Javelin throw[e] Sam Humphreys81.86 m (268 ft 6 in) Sam Crouser80.80 m (265 ft 1 in) Craig Kinsley79.92 m (262 ft 2 in)
Decathlon[f] Ashton Eaton9039 WR, CR Trey Hardee8383 Gray Horn7954

Notes

a As a result of Nick Ross not having the "A" standard of 2.31 m, fourth-place finisher Jesse Williams was included on the Olympic team as he had an "A" standard.
b As a result of Scott Roth not having the "A" standard of 5.72 m, fourth-place finisher Derek Miles was included on the Olympic team as he held an "A" standard.
c Brooks was the only individual to throw over the "A" standard of 65.00 m in the competition. However, Rome and Young threw the "A" standard in earlier competitions.
d Johnson and Kruger were selected for the Olympic team as both had achieved the "A" standard (78.00 m) from earlier competitions.
e Kinsley was included on the Olympic team as he previously held the "A" standard of at least 82.00 m. In addition, fourth-place finisher Sean Furey (77.86 m) and fifth-place finisher Cyrus Hostetler (77.63 m) was included as they held the "A" standard beforehand.
f Marks for Eaton were: 10.21 (+0.4 m/s) for 100 metres, 8.23 m (+0.8 m/s) for the long jump, 14.20 m for the shot put, 2.05 m for the high jump, 46.70 for 400 metres, 13.70 for the 110 metres hurdles, 42.81 m for the discus throw, 5.30 m for the pole vault, 58.87 m for the javelin throw, and 4:14.48 for the 1500 metres run. Eaton's performance in the 100 metres and long jump were decathlon bests. He placed first in seven of the ten events. He is now only the second decathlete (after Roman Šebrle) ever to break the 9,000-point barrier. Note Eaton's 8.23 m in the long jump would have tied for second in the men's long jump final.

Women's results

Key:  Athlete without "A" standard, not selected.

Women track events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 metres[g] Carmelita Jeter10.92 Tianna Madison10.96 Jeneba Tarmoh
Allyson Felix
11.07
200 metres Allyson Felix21.69 CR Carmelita Jeter22.11 Sanya Richards-Ross22.22
400 metres Sanya Richards-Ross49.28 DeeDee Trotter50.02 Francena McCorory50.43
800 metres Alysia Montaño1:59.08 Geena Gall1:59.24 Alice Schmidt1:59.46
1500 metres Morgan Uceny4:04.59 Shannon Rowbury4:05.11 Jennifer Simpson4:05.17
5000 metres Julie Culley15:13.77 Molly Huddle15:14.40 Kim Conley15:19.79
10,000 metres[h] Amy Hastings31:58.36 Natosha Rogers31:59.21 Shalane Flanagan31:59.69
100 metres hurdles Dawn Harper12.73 Kellie Wells12.77 Lolo Jones12.86
400 metres hurdles Lashinda Demus53.98 Georganne Moline54.33 Ti'erra Brown54.81
3000 metres steeplechase Emma Coburn9:32.78 Bridget Franek9:35.62 Shalaya Kipp9:35.73
20 km walk[i] Maria Michta1:34:53.33 Miranda Melville1:34:56.92 Erin Gray1:35:40.05

Women field events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
High jump Chaunte Lowe2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Brigetta Barrett2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Amy Acuff1.95 m (6 ft 4 34 in) W35 AR
Pole vault Jenn Suhr4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) Becky Holliday4.55 m (14 ft 11 in) Lacy Janson4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)
Long jump Brittney Reese7.15 m (23 ft 5 14 in) Chelsea Hayes7.10 m (23 ft 3 12 in) Janay DeLoach7.08 m (23 ft 2 12 in)
Triple jump[j] Amanda Smock13.94 m (45 ft 8 34 in) Sheena Gordon13.83 m (45 ft 4 14 in) Andrea Geubelle13.79 m (45 ft 2 34 in)
Shot put Jillian Camarena-Williams19.16 m (62 ft 10 14 in) Michelle Carter18.57 m (60 ft 11 in) Tia Brooks18.34 m (60 ft 2 in)
Discus throw[k] Stephanie Brown Trafton65.18 m (213 ft 10 in) Aretha Thurmond62.23 m (204 ft 2 in) Suzy Powell-Roos60.20 m (197 ft 6 in)
Hammer throw Amber Campbell71.80 m (235 ft 6 in) Amanda Bingson71.78 m (235 ft 5 in) Jessica Cosby70.77 m (232 ft 2 in)
Javelin throw[l] Brittany Borman61.51 m (201 ft 9 in) Kara Patterson59.79 m (196 ft 1 in) Kimberley Hamilton58.04 m (190 ft 5 in)
Heptathlon Hyleas Fountain6419 pts Sharon Day6343 pts Chantae McMillan6188 pts

Notes

g Tarmoh was initially declared the winner for third. However, upon further review, officials announced it was indeed a dead heat between her and Felix. At the time of the race, there was no procedure for settling such a tie. After deliberation, USA Track & Field stated that either athlete will have the option of deferring the spot. In that case, the relinquisher will automatically be named an alternate and the other will have the spot. If neither athlete decides to defer, they will have the option of a coin toss or run-off to determine the winner. If the athletes cannot reach a consensus on which method to utilize, a run-off will take place. In the event that both athletes have no preference, a coin toss will occur. If one athlete has a preference and the other does not, the preference will occur. Included on the USATF leadership, inventing the procedure was USATF President Stephanie Hightower, herself the odd person out of perhaps the previous closest race decision in trials history; the 1984 women's 100 m hurdles. Ultimately, Tarmoh decided to defer, thus giving Felix the spot.
h As a result of Rogers not having an "A" standard (31:45.00) and Flanagan opting to compete in the marathon instead (although she holds an "A" standard), fourth-place finisher Lisa Uhl (32:03.46) and seventh-place finisher Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (32:17.06) was included on the Olympic team as both were the only other runners in the race to have achieved the "A" standard from earlier competitions.
i Michta was the only American representative in the 20 km walk as she held the "B" standard (1:38:00) previously.
j Smock was the only American representative in the triple jump as she held the "B" standard (14.10 m) previously.
k Sixth-place finisher Gia Lewis-Smallwood (58.78 m) was included on the Olympic team as she held an "A" standard (63.97 m, with the standard being 62.00 m) from May.
l Fourth-place finisher Rachel Yurkovich (56.85 m) was included on the Olympic team as she held the "A" standard of at least 61.00 m.

References

  1. Gordon, Ed (2012-06-23). Rupp and Hastings battle through heavy rain in Eugene - USA Olympic Trials, Day 1. IAAF. Retrieved on 2012-06-23.
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