Mike Adamick contributed to this report. Not so Thursday afternoon at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field in Sacramento. Sometimes it's frustrating because we're out there working as hard as everybody else. But it was great to see this many people out. I hope the U.S. Track and Field people need to pay attention too.
People enjoy track AND field.
He opened with a throw of 232-5 and came up just six inches short of the automatic qualifing mark. Kevin McMahon, the 1997 U.S. champion, was the only other automatic qualifier with a toss of 235-5. But this will be his last pursuit of Olympic glory. He'll retire following the Games and spend more time with his wife Nancy and daughter Sarah. I was like 'Oh, this is the last time I'll use this ring as an athlete.