TrackTown, USA: Another dark-sky day! Rain in the morning. We didn't have to be to the track until 4p, so spent a leisurely day - out to a nice lunch at the Excelsior Inn, followed by a nap (one of us) and needlepointing (the other one of us). Mary and Steve arrived late afternoon and we walked over to the track together.
A very exciting program this evening - all finals - for the conclusion of the men's competition. Tennessee's Christian Coleman won the 100m and 200m, but as he took his victory lap, Coleman never acknowledged thousands of (standing, cheering, clapping) admirers in the grandstands. He didn't smile, wave or nod. Coleman just kept on walking. I do not know if he was shy or rude, but it was completely odd behavior and no way to win-over a Hayward crowd.
But today belonged to the Florida Gators. In their attempt to beat favored Texas A&M, they kept racking-up points with wins in the high hurdles, 400m hurdles and the triple jump.

As always seems to be the case, the championship would be determined by the final event - the 4x400 relay. If the Gators could get fourth-or-better, they would clinch the title. Near the end of the meet, a steady rain began to fall.

As is customary during a big meet, the University of Oregon track alums, known as the Lame Ducks, get together for a reunion. Tonight 150 people attended the event. It is a time to catch-up with old friends, re-tell old tales and share camaraderie. The group donate to a scholarship fund. For the past four years, Edward Cheserek, the most gloriously titled NCAA distance runner in history, has been the recipient of the Lame Duck Scholarship. King Edward, injured, and not competing in the championships, will graduate in a few weeks.

Another great day of sport. Tomorrow we do it all again as the Women of Oregon fight for the NCAA title. It is within their reach. GO DUCKS!
Until my next update, I remain, your lame correspondent.
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Official results: Women
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