University of Tennessee Athletics
Wright Fourth in 800 Meters
June 26, 2011 | Women's Track
June 26, 2011
By Eric Trainer, Associate Director of Media Relations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Phoebe Wright came narrowly close to a world championship berth in the women's 800 meters, and Evander Wells bowed out in the semifinal round of the men's 200 Sunday, as the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships came to a close in Eugene, Ore.
A former Lady Vol NCAA indoor and outdoor champion in the 800, Wright made a push to make the U.S. squad for the upcoming IAAF World Championships, but she came up short by a slim margin in her bid for a top-three outcome. Just 4/100ths of a second separated her from accomplishing her goal, as she placed fourth in 1:59.25, just behind the third-place effort of 1:59.21 from Alice Schmidt.
Wells, an ex-Vol who was fourth at last year's NCAA Outdoor meet in the 200, ran in the USA semifinals on Sunday. His 20.63 output left him third in heat two and 12th overall.
Results From Athletes With Lady Vol Ties At The USA ChampionshipsSunday
Women's 800m Final: 4. Phoebe Wright (Nike), 1:59.25
SaturdayJunior Women's 800m Final: 6. Kianna Ruff, 2:10.74; 9. Brittney Jackson, 2:17.84
Women's 400m Final: 6. DeeDee Trotter (Saucony), 51.17
Women's 1500m Final: 12. Jackie Areson (Unattached), 4:25.04
Junior Women's 800m First Round: Adv. Kianna Ruff (Tennessee), 2:09.78p/3rd, ht. 1 (5th); Adv. on appeal due to fall - Brittney Jackson (Tennessee), 2:44.59p/7th, ht. 1 (22nd); 19. Ty-Vonna Johnson (Tennessee), 2:19.01p/6th, ht. 3
Women's 800m Semifinals: Adv. Phoebe Wright (Nike), 2:02.00p/2nd, ht. 2 (6th)
Women's 400m Semifinals: Adv. DeeDee Trotter (Saucony), 51.75p/3rd, ht. 2 (6th)
Women's 400m Hurdles Semifinals: 13. Ellen Wortham (Tennessee), 57.92p/7th, ht. 1
Junior Women's Pole Vault Final: NH - Linda Hadfield (Tennessee)
Women's 10000m Final: 21. Liz Costello (Tennessee), 33:52.55
Women's 800m First Round: Adv. Phoebe Wright (Nike), 2:03.42p/1st, ht. 4 (1st); 22. Kimarra McDonald (Unattached), 2:06.36p/5th, ht. 1; 29. Chanelle Price (Tennessee), 2:36.05p/8th, ht. 2
Women's 400m First Round: Adv. DeeDee Trotter (Saucony), 51.87p/2nd, ht. 1 (5th)
Women's 1500m First Round: Adv. Jackie Areson (Unattached), 4:14.42p/6th, ht. 1 (11th); 22. Brittany Sheffey (Tennessee), 4:21.20p/12th, ht. 1
Women's 400m Hurdles First Round: Adv. Ellen Wortham (Tennessee), 57.79p/2nd, ht. 4 (13th)
Sunday
Men's 200m Semifinal: 12. Evander Wells (Unattached), 20.63pw (w: 2.6)/3rd, ht. 2
SaturdayJunior Men's Discus Throw Final: 5. Tavis Bailey, 178-3/54.34m!
Men's 110m Hurdles Final: 2. Aries Merritt (Reebok), 13.12 (w: 1.4)
Men's 110m Hurdles Semifinals: Adv. Aries Merritt (Reebok), 13.25 (w: 1.9)/1st, ht. 2 (5th)
Men's 200m First Round: Adv. Evander Wells (Unattached), 20.55pw (w: 3.3)/3rd, ht. 2 (11th); 27. Rubin Williams (Heritage Track Club), 21.15pw (w: 3.5)/7th, ht. 4
Men's 100m Dash Final: 2. Justin Gatlin (Unattached), 9.95 (w: 1.3)
Men's Decathlon (Final): 4. Chris Helwick (Unattached), 7,736 pts. (100m: 13th, 11.42; LJ: 10th, 22-7/6.88m;
SP: 10th, 43-8.50/13.32m; HJ: 10th, 6-5/1.96m; 400m: 13th, 51.19; 110mH: 11th, 15.36; DT: 4th, 147-3/44.89m; PV: 6th, 15-11/4.85m; JT: 2nd, 205-8/62.70m; 1500m: 4th, 4:29.00)
Men's 100m Dash Semifinals: Adv.. Justin Gatlin (Unattached), 9.99pw (w: 2.6)/1st, ht. 2 (3rd)
Men's 110m Hurdles First Round: Adv. Aries Merritt (Reebok), 13.27pw (w: 2.1)/1st, ht. 4 (4th)
Men's Hammer Throw Final: 6. Garland Porter (Unattached), 235-3/71.70m
Men's 100m Dash First Round: Adv. Justin Gatlin (Unattached), 10.08p (w: 1.9)/1st, ht. 1 (6th); 24. Rubin Williams, 10.36p (w: 1.5)/4th, ht. 3
Men's Decathlon (Day 1): 11. Chris Helwick (Unattached), 3,769 pts. (100m: 13th, 11.42; LJ: 10th, 22-7/6.88m; SP: 10th, 43-8.50/13.32m; HJ: 10th, 6-5/1.96m; 400m: 13. 51.19)
! - personal record, DNF - did not finish, DQ - disqualified, - foul, fr - facility record, FS - false start, h - heat, m - meters, mr - meet record, NM - no mark registered, NH - no height registered, p - preliminary round, sr - school record, w - wind-aided
