Top 4 in each heat… that’s technically “why”, but philosophically why a guy so out of his prime and running such a slow time (with big tailwind) could get top 4 in a semi at US Nationals… you got me on that one.
Dix hurt his hamstring a couple weeks ago… said it was tight in the post-race interview yesterday and I am not sure what happened today.
This is not a heat- it’s the semi-finals and that’s how they are done everywhere. As for times, if someone gets injured who has better form going in or screws up or whatever, that’s your good or bad luck. The seeds going to the semis should be pretty equal. Williams finished up on Dix
World: W 43.18 8/26/1999 Michael Johnson, USA
American: A 43.18 8/26/1999 Michael Johnson, Nike
Hayward: S 43.74 1993 Michael Johnson, USA
Name Year Team Semis H#
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Semi-Finals
1 Kerron Clement Nike 45.08Q 1
2 LaShawn Merritt Nike 45.45Q 2
3 Gil Roberts Texas Tech 45.18Q 1
4 Darold Williamson Nike 45.97Q 2
5 Lionel Larry adidas 45.35Q 1
6 Miles Smith unattached 46.08Q 2
7 Calvin Smith Florida 45.44Q 1
8 David Neville Nike 46.18Q 2
9 Xavier Carter Nike 45.55 1
10 Bobby McCoy Tucson Elite A C 45.97 1
11 Jamaal Torrence Nike 46.03 1
12 Darius Law Charlotte 46.29 1
13 John Bailey unattached 46.42 2
14 Antione Drakeford Cincinnati 46.50 2
15 Jeremy Davis unattached 46.81 2
16 Reggie Witherspoon unattached 46.88 2
After seeing the race last night I have a better understanding of why williams qualified. lol Damn he got lucky gay didnt run, dix and marting pulled up. He only had to beat one person. Trindon looked like he damn near fell in his heat.
Absolutely!! A snake-pit filled with everyone who can go fast, multi rounds, a very hard track, hot weather that allows the muscle to move faster but also dehydrates if you’re not careful, and big tailwinds that stretch out the strides to places where they haven’t gone before, and you get what you see!!