Transcript: Analysis: Results of the US Olympic track and field trials

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Analysis: Results of the US Olympic track and field trials

Host: BOB EDWARDS Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

BOB EDWARDS, host:

The US Olympic track and field trials began over the weekend in Sacramento, California. Many regard this track meet as the toughest in the world. Only the top three athletes in each event will compete in the Sydney Olympic Games in September. One bad day can leave a medal contender at home watching the Games on television. Nancy Greenleese reports.

NANCY GREENLEESE reporting:

Here are a few names that you'll soon recognize: Marla Runyan, Lawrence Johnson and Yueling Chen. They're heading to the 2000 Olympic Games. ...

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