July 27, 2000
SACRAMENTO -
California was well represented at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, July 14-23, in Sacramento. There were many strong performances by Golden Bears from the past and present, but in the end, two Cal athletes placed in the top three to earn spots on the U.S. Track and Field team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Chris Huffins, a 1993 alum, finished second in the decathlon with 8,285 points, earning a trip to his second-consecutive Olympics. In 1996, Huffins placed 10th in the decathlon in Atlanta with 8300 points. Sheila Hudson, a 1990 alum, also placed second in the triple jump (45-8.5), but she must meet the Olympic "A" standard of 46-5.25 by Sept. 11 to be eligible to also compete in consecutive Olympics. In 1996, Hudson took 11th in the triple jump with a mark of 46-0.
Following are the complete results from all Cal competitors at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Finals Prelims
Bolota Asmerom - 5000m DNF 13:47.18
Ross Bomben - Decathlon DNF
Richie Boulet - 1500 11th, 3:43.88
Brent Burns - Pole Vault 6th, 18-1.75
Bevan Hart - Decathlon 6th, 7873 pts.
Sheila Hudson - Triple Jump 2nd, 45-8.5
Chris Huffins - Decathlon 2nd, 8285 pts.
Robyne Johnson - Triple Jump 42-11
Maria Lopez - Pole Vault no height
John Lally, Javelin 222-8
Travis Nutter, Hammer 9th, 215-5
Grace Upshaw - Long Jump 9th, 20-11.25
Missy Vanek - Heptathlon DNF
