Track and Field World

We told you earlier that Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of the Jamaican sprinters to watch out for in 2012. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce edged out American sprinter Carmelita Jeter in the 100m to earn title of “world’s fastest woman” in the finals at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce defended her Olympic title and has won the gold in the women’s 100m in 2 straight Summer Olympics. In the 2008 Olympics, she became the first Jamaican woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100m sprint.

Here is a picture of the Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce:

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Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter to watch out for in 2012. Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986. He is listed at 6′ 5″ and 200 lbs. This track and field star athlete specializes in the men’s 100m and 200m sprints.

Usain Bolt is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch in London, England. Bolt holds the world records on the the men’s 100m and 200m. Bolt won gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4 x 100m relay events in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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Lolo Jones is a famous female olympic athlete even though she has not yet won a medal in the Olympics. She was favored to win the 100m hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but she tripped on the penultimate hurdle, finishing in seventh place. Lolo Jones was born on August 5, 1982 is currently listed at 5′ 9″ and 140 lbs. This track and field star athlete specializes in the women’s 60m and 100m hurdles.

Lolo Jones finished 3rd in the 2012 USA Olympic trials and is one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch in London, England. It would be a fascinating story if Lolo Jones goes on to win gold in the 2012 Olympics after her disappointing defeat in 2008.

Here is a video of hurdler Lolo Jones talking about the disappointing loss in the 2008 Olympics:

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a Jamaican sprinter to watch out for in 2012. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was born on December 27, 1986. He is listed at 5′ 3″ and 110 lbs. This track and field star athlete specializes in the women’s 100m dash.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Fraser-Pryce won a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics and took first place in the Jamaican Olympic trials this year. In the 2008 Olympics, she became the first Jamaican woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100m sprint.

Here is a video of sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce winning the 2012 Jamaican Olympic trials in the 100m:

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David Oliver is one of the top hurdlers to watch out for in 2012. David Oliver was born on April 24, 1982. He is listed at 6′ 2″ and 205 lbs. This track and field star athlete specializes in the men’s 110 meter hurdles.

David Oliver is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Oliver is a 3 time USA Outdoor champion and won a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics. Oliver is one of the best hurdlers in the world and will be someone to keep an eye on in the 2012 Olympics in London.

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Jessica Ennis is track and field athlete to watch out for in 2012. Jessica Ennis was born on January 28, 1986 in Sheffield, England. This English athlete specializes in the womens’s pentathlon, the women’s heptathlon and the women’s 110 meter hurdles. This talented track and field star athlete was unable to compete in the 2008 Olympics due to injuries.

Jessica Ennis is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Ennis was the 2009 World Heptathlon Champion and the 2010 World Indoor Pentathlon Champion. Ennis is one of the best multi event athletes and will be someone to keep an eye on in the 2012 Olympics in London.

Here is a picture of Jessica Ennis doing the long jump:

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Kenenisa Bekele is an Ethiopian long distance runner to watch out for in 2012. Kenenisa Bekele was born on June 13, 1982. This Ethiopian long distance runner specializes in the men’s 5,000 meter and the 10,000 meter. This legendary athlete is currently listed at 5′ 4” and 120 lbs. Bekele’s hometown is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Kenenisa Bekele is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Bekele set new Olympic records while winning the 5000 meters (12:57.82) and the 10,000 (27:01.17) in 2008. Bekele is one of the best long distance runners of all-time, with the championships and records to prove it

Here is a video clip of Kenenisa Bekele winning the 2011 Brussels 10,000m race:

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Walter Dix is a U.S. sprinter to watch out for in 2012. Walter Dix was born on January 31, 1986. This American sprinter specializes in the mens 100 meter and 200 meter sprints. This talented athlete is currently listed at 5′ 9” and 190 lbs and he is from from Coral Springs, Florida. Walter dix set a state record of 10.28 seconds in the 100m and broke the 200m Florida high school record with 20.62 seconds in his final year at Coral Springs High School in 2004.

Walter Dix is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Dix won bronze medals in both the mens 100m and 200m in the 2008 Olymbics Look for Dix to make his presence felt in the 2012 Olympics this year.

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Lolo Jones is a hurdler to watch out for in 2012. Lori “Lolo” Jones, more commonly known as Lolo Jones was born on August 5, 1982. The 29 year old American track star specializes in the 60 meter and 100 meter hurdles. This talented hurdler is currently listed at 5′ 9” and 130 lbs and she is from Des Moines, Iowa. Lolo Jones won gold medals at the World Indoor Championship in 2008 and 2010 in the womens 60 meter hurdles.

Lolo Jones is definitely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Although she was a favorite to win the womens 100 meter hurdles in the 2008 Olympics, Lolo tripped on the penultimate hurdle and ended up finishing in seventh place. Look for her to bounce back in the 2012 Olympics this year.

Watch Lola Jones as she trains for Olympic gold:

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LaShawn Merritt earned gold medals in both the 400-meter and 4 x 400-meter relay events at the 2008 Olympics. Merritt then tested positive for DHEA back in 2009 and was banned from the sport for 21 months. He was able to return in the 2011 World Championship meet where he won silver in the 400-meter and gold in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

LaShawn Merritt is definely one of the 2012 Olympic athletes to watch. Should Merritt win gold in the the 400-meter in London, he will become just the second man ever to win the event in consecutive Olympic Games. Michael Johnson was the first athlete to ever accomplish this feat in the 400-meters.

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