EUGENE, Ore. – The U.S. Olympic Trials has a track record of producing unforgettable races – Monday’s women’s 800 meter final will go down as one of those contests.
Beyond the fact America has incredible depth in the event (all eight women in the final had previously broken two minutes), the race highlighted just what kind of drama can unfold when spots on the Olympic team, the biggest prize in track and field, are on the line.
Here are the stories of the eight women who lined up with their Olympic dreams on the line:
Kate Grace, 1st place, 1:59.