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Javelin Throwers Show Their Personality
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"It's all about having fun," Bradstock said. "People would start challenging me. I'd say, 'Bring it on.' "
But Bradstock, who also fancies himself an artist who has "no medium," said this was his final javelin throw. He's retiring to focus on his artwork, which earned him the nickname "The Olympic Picasso." Since gaining his citizenship, he has lived in Marietta, Ga., a place he calls "a tropical England."
"He's a stud, man," Greer said. "He's goofy, but he's good. I don't know how his body can take it year after year."
Gay, Felix Win 200 Heats
The preliminary heats of the men's and women's 200 meters went according to script, with no upsets before Saturday's quarterfinals and semifinals.
Tyson Gay, the U.S. record-holder in the 100, coasted to the second-fastest time, 20.43 seconds, despite easing up for about the final 25 meters.
Shawn Crawford ran the best time at 20.18 seconds. Bernard Williams and Walter Dix ran 20.65 and 20.66, respectively.
Allyson Felix, the 2007 world champion and 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the 200 meters, rebounded after failing to qualify earlier in the week in the 100, with a time of 22.68. Shalonda Solomon clocked the best preliminary time at 22.51. . . .
Chaunte Howard took first place in the women's high jump with a leap of 6-5 1/2 , beating out three-time Olympian and 2007 U.S. outdoor champion Amy Acuff. Howard won the 2006 outdoor title, and took 2007 off after giving birth to her daughter, Jasmine.
