Tired Gay succumbs to Dix in 200 meters

Reuters ^ | 7-3-10 | Gene Cherry

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Oregon (Reuters) - Olympic bronze medalist Walter Dix edged out Tyson Gay in the former world champion's hotly-anticipated return to the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

In the 110 meters hurdles, American David Oliver recorded the fourth fastest 110 meters hurdles of all time with a 12.90 second run.

Gay, who has been battling a nagging hamstring problem for seven weeks, ran his first 200 of the year in 19.76 seconds to finish just shy of Dix, who took control coming off the bend and stayed in front to win in 19.72.

"It wasn't bad, but I was a little fatigued toward the end," Gay said. "I tried to stay relaxed and bring it home, but it wasn't enough."

Dix, who won the 100 meters and placed second at the U.S. nationals last weekend, said his race experience had helped, "but I'm a little beat up, too."

"I was a little sloppy out of the blocks, but I was able to hold on," he added. "Tyson gave me great competition."

Oliver, the Olympic bronze medalist, equaled Dominique Arnold's national record with his second consecutive lifetime best. He ran 12.93 to win the U.S. championships last Sunday.

Only world record holder Dayron Robles (12.87) of Cuba and China's Liu Xiang have run faster.

"I didn't get a great start but I brought it home," Oliver said.

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[Allegra]

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12-hour workdays, 120-degree heat - it's taking its toll. And I think I have a hilum on one of my typing fingers.

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[The_Victor]

So, Dix erupted in the final seconds to pull ahead at the finish?

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Tired Gay succumbs to Dix in 200 meters

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What the ?????

Well for once, no one can claim this is Bush’s fault.

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It’s a match made in San Francisco.

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I’m awake now.

[TheOldLady]

I’m awake now.

Are you sure? [ducks, runs]

[Slings and Arrows]

No. Perhaps this is all just a dream.

[Sloth]

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[WayneS]

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