3:30 p.m., Men’s shot put final
This event will pit Georgia native Reese Hoffa against Christian Cantwell, who was a silver medalist in Beijing in 2008, and Ryan Whiting,@@checked@@ who claimed first place at the 2012 World Indoor Championships. To date, Hoffa had the best throw of any competitor in the preliminaries (21.22m) but will surely be challenged by Cantwell and Whiting. Cantwell’s personal best is 22.54 meters, while Whiting’s career-best effort is 21.97.
4:20 p.m., Men’s 400m final
Sunday’s 400 meter final has several storylines that are sure to captivate. The favorite in the event is LaShawn Merritt, a grizzled veteran who earned gold in Beijing in 2008. Tony McQuay, a junior from the University of Florida who claimed an NCAA title in 2012, will challenge Merritt. Jeremy Wariner, a 28-year-old Texan and longtime rival to Merritt, has won four Olympic medals and also figures to be near the front of the pack.@@names all correct@@
4:35 p.m., Women’s 400m final
Sanya Richards-Ross, who won bronze in Beijing and is the reigning 2012 World Indoor Champion, is the clear favorite in the 400. Richards-Ross’ main adversary will be Francena McCorory, a former NCAA champion and American indoor record holder. Natasha Hastings also has an opportunity to push to the front and represent the U.S. in London.@@names all correct@@
4:48 p.m., Men’s 100m final
Before this weekend, American record holder Tyson Gay seemed destined to top the list of American sprinters headed to London. That was before Justin Gatlin ran a 9.90 to top his heat on Saturday. Gatlin won gold in the 100 in Athens in 2004 but was forced to miss the 2008 Olympics as a result of a failed drug test.@@ouch@@ Gay, whose personal best is 9.69, is almost a sure bet to finish in the top three. Can Gatlin surge past Walter Dix (an Olympic bronze medalist in 2008) or Michael Rodgers (2009 USA Outdoor Champion) to claim a spot on Team USA? Only time will tell.@@names all correct@@