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Final U.S. Medal Predictions

Aug 25th, 2011
6:26 am PDT

It’s here. Two days until the start of the WorldChampionships. – which means it’s time to make my final predictions for U. S.medal hopes in Daegu.
On the one hand, this list looks very good, as it contains apotential of 31 medals – one more than the stated goal of 30 for London.  At second glance, however, this medal countis highly dependent on multiple medals in several events – specifically thesprints and hurdles. If we fall to just one medal per multiple medal events,we’re looking at 25 medals – a much more realistic expectation. Then there isalways the specter of injuries, fatigue, and underperformance – and dare I say,bobbled batons. 
That said however, I believe in every name that is on thislist – 30 medals IS possible, but athletes have to bring their “A” Games.
U.S MedalPrediction List for Daegu
1.
Walter Dix
100
2.
Justin Gatlin
100
3.
Carmelita Jeter
100
4.
Marshevet Myers
100
5.
Walter Dix
200
6.
Carmelita Jeter
200
7.
Allyson Felix
200
8.
LaShawn Merritt
400
9.
Allyson Felix
400
10.
Sanya Richards Ross
400
11.
Morgan Uceny
1500
12.
Bernard Lagat
5000
13.
Shalane Flanagan
10,000
14.
Jason Richardson
110 Hurdles
15.
Danielle Carruthers
100 Hurdles
16.
Dawn Harper
100 Hurdles
17.
Angelo Taylor
400 Hurdles
18.
Bershawn Jackson
400 Hurdles
19.
Lashinda Demus
400 Hurdles
20.
Kimmons – Gatlin – Patton – Dix
Men’s 4×1 Relay
21.
Barber – Felix – Myers – Jeter
Women’s 4×1 Relay
22.
McQuay – Taylor – Berry – Merritt
Men’s 4×4 Relay
23.
McCorory – Felix – Demus – Richards
Women’s 4×4 Relay
24.
Brittney Reese
Long Jump
25.
Christian Taylor
Triple Jump
26.
Jesse Williams
High Jump
27.
Jenn Suhr
Pole Vault
28.
Kibwe Johnson
Hammer
29.
Christian Cantwell
Shot Put
30.
Reece Hoffa
Shot Put
31.
Tre Hardee
Decathlon

4 Responses to “Final U.S. Medal Predictions”

  1. Brandon says:

    No Ashton Eaton? He is probably going to beat Hardee

  2. Conway Hill says:

    I thought a lot about Eaton .. It came down to the fact that he's awesome in the speed events, and needs work on the others .. In a meet with no pressure he's a lock to place high .. In a meet like Worlds, there's no room for error and usual one event that trips someone up ..

    I hope I'm wrong ..

  3. Anderson says:

    Still cant get over no Oliver. Richardson is on a roll, but man, its hard to just shoot Oliver down off 2 meets.

  4. Conway Hill says:

    Another tough call for me … Not so much just the two meets .. Combination of his history and the competition .. His style works well against most athletes, but in close quarters, which this is going to be, a hit or clipped hurdle is deadly .. That's what's done him in in the past .. Liu and Dayron aren't going to hit any .. And if he runs like he has the last two meets neither will Richardson …

    I have friends in Daegu and word from the practice track is that all three American hurdlers are looking really good in practice …

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