USC track star Tynia Gaither can take your breath away with her sprinting skills. Unfortunately for Gaither, she took her own breath away when an asthma attack forced her to use an inhaler and rest several minutes Thursday night after she qualified for three finals in the NCAA track and field championships.
No sooner had Gaither recovered — “When I come here, it’s really bad for some reason” — the diminutive senior’s effervescent personality was on full display when she declared her intention to win all three of her finals when women’s competition resumes Saturday.
“We don’t ever settle for second,” Gaither explained.