Wariner Makes U.S. Olympic Team by Winning 400
7/15/2004 12:00:00 AM | Track & Field
July 15, 2004
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Baylor sophomore Jeremy Wariner (Grand Prairie, Texas) ran the fastest time in the world this year by clocking 44.37 to claim the 400-meter title and earn a spot on Team USA Thursday at the United States Olympic Trials at Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex.
Junior teammate Darold Williamson (San Antonio, Texas) ran a 44.70, but was edged out by Derrick Brew for the third and final spot at 44.69. By virtue of his fourth-place showing, Williamson should still make the team as part of the pool for the 4x400-meter relay.
Wariner ran his usual race, getting out strong in the first 200 meters, then turning it on around the final curve and down the straightaway. Wariner won easily, beating out second-place Otis Harris, who came in at 44.67. Wariner's time is the second-fastest in school history behind the 44.21 set by Michael Johnson, who was in attendance Thursday night, back in 1990.
The 2004 Olympic Games take place in Athens, Greece, Aug. 17-29.
