Shot put throwers Adam Nelson, Andy Bloom and John Godina have shot put qualifying with finals to follow that evening. Donning his 24-karat gold shoes, Michael Johnson will run the first round of the 400 as he tries to become the first man in history to defend successfully his Olympic gold medal in the event. Alvin Harrison, showing excellent form of late, and Antonio Pettigrew will join Johnson in the event. Also defending his Olympic title is high jumper Charles Austin, who with Kenny Evans and Nathan Leeper will go through qualifying Friday evening. Below is the schedule of Olympic track and field events for Friday, Sept. 21.
Times listed are local Sydney time.
M Shot Put Qualifying Adam Nelson, Andy Bloom, John Godina 10 a.m. 1st round L. Colander-Richardson, M. Collins, M. Hennagan 8 p.m. W Triple Jump Qual. Olympic Stadium is the largest outdoor venue in modern Olympic history with a seating capacity of 110,000.