1972 Olympic Trials Track and Field News

[Peter Michaelson]

In the 1972 Olympic Trials issue of track and field news, there was an account of the men's 800 meters. There was a part talking about "Rick Wohlhuter coming down the final straight with a big smile on his face" or something like that.

If someone has that particular issue, would you mind posting the exact wording of that paragraph? Thanks in advance.

[Double R Bar]

Re: 1972 Olympic Trials Track and Field News

This is found on page 8 of 2 July, 1972 TFN (they use to print two issues each month). The article was written by Jim Dunaway.

Here is the part of the paragraph you mentioned:


<With the race for first over, it now became a case of "catch Ryun and make the team". First to make it was surprising Wohlhuter, who boomed down the straight on the outside with a broad grin on his face. Even more surprising was Swenson, although he later said, "I don't remember anything about the last 200 meters.">

[Peter Michaelson]

Re: 1972 Olympic Trials Track and Field News

Thanks Double R Bar! Exactly what I was looking for!

[Double R Bar]

Re: 1972 Olympic Trials Track and Field News

You are welcome.