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Johnson pulls up in 110m hurdles; qualifying bid over

Associated Press

Saturday, July 5, 2008

EUGENE, Ore. -- Three-time Olympian Allen Johnson's run at one last games came to an end Saturday when he pulled up about halfway through the qualifying round of the 110-meter hurdles at U.S. track trials. The 37-year-old 1996 Olympic champion had hoped to qualify for Beijing, saying last month he'd run at trials this week even with a broken leg. Starting in the outside lane, he got off to a decent start, keeping pace with two-time Olympic silver medalist Terrence Trammell. But after clearing ...

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