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2008 U.S. Olympic Trials
2008 U.S. Olympic Trials
LaShawn defeated rival Jeremy Wariner to win the 400 meters in Eugene, Oregon.

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08/18/2008 - 15:45
Set for the Semis
by Ruth Frantz
After cruising to a win in the preliminaries of the 400 meters, LaShawn is more than ready to suit up for the semifinals, which take place on Tuesday.
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08/17/2008 - 18:01
After Round One
by LaShawn Merritt
I've been here for awhile so it felt really good to finally run. I felt pretty good. I wanted to run around 45 flat or faster. That was the plan and that's what I did. So I felt good.
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08/16/2008 - 15:33
The Quest Begins
by LaShawn Merritt
With the 400 meters about to get underway, LaShawn wrote about getting ready to face his rival, Jeremy Wariner, and taking the gold medal. ON WARINER
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08/15/2008 - 15:09
A Marquee Matchup
by Ruth Frantz
In just days, LaShawn Merritt will suit up for the 400m prelims, hoping to best rival and fellow U.S. Olympic team member Jeremy Wariner. Again.
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08/14/2008 - 01:08
Waiting Game
by LaShawn Merritt
In his latest entry from Beijing, LaShawn writes about being at his first Olympics, getting ready to race, and more. BEING HERE
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08/12/2008 - 02:41
Taking It In
by LaShawn Merritt
LaShawn still has several days left before competition begins in the 400 meters, but he took a minute to talk about the opening ceremonies, and what he's doing while in Beijing.
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08/06/2008 - 02:59
A Brother's Spirit
by Eric Everett
The Philadelphia Daily News published a feature about LaShawn on Wednesday, telling the story of the man who inspires him -- his brother, Antwan.
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08/03/2008 - 19:43
His Time Has Come
by Eric Everett
If you ask LaShawn how he feels about his chances in Beijing, he'll tell you without hesitation that he has a vision, and it ends with him winning gold.
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07/31/2008 - 18:29
A Premier Rivalry
by Paul Kingston
According to the Savannah Morning News, LaShawn and Jeremy Wariner rank among the top rivalries to watch in Beijing. Scott Fowler writes:
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07/28/2008 - 18:06
Bound for Beijing
by LaShawn Merritt
Before leaving South Hampton Roads, I took some time to answer questions about the air quality in Beijing and the food, both of which people have been saying a lot about..
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