The U.S. team was supposed to shine at the track and field world championships in Beijing this week.
It hasn't worked out that way. At least, not so far.
On Tuesday, for the second time in four days, the Americans failed to reach the podium, leaving their medal count at a mediocre six with only one gold. That puts them in sixth place, well behind Kenya with its nine overall and four golds.
Among the frustrated U.S. athletes was Jeff Henderson, who entered the long jump competition as one of the favorites and finished ninth.
"It’s a hard pill to swallow," he said.