Olympic 400m champion and gold medalist LaShawn Merritt gives himself a trip to Berlin for his birthday. Merritt booked his ticket to the upcoming World Championships with a world best-equaling victory at the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Merritt, who turned 23 on Saturday, defied blustery and tricky winds to win in 44.50sec, matching the season's best time he set May 1. This sets the stage for the 400 meter showdown in Berlin between Merritt and Jeremy Wariner. Gil Roberts (below left) placed second in 44.93, followed by Kerron Clement (below right).
WHEN YOU JUMP, more photos of the birthday boy, who certainly looks fit in the right places.
Beautiful nice
Posted by: nahtans | 29 June 2009 at 08:12
such a gracious man!
Posted by: Brien | 29 June 2009 at 09:40
I love these track stars
god bless America!
and god bless theiur mama lol
Posted by: Baby Phat | 29 June 2009 at 10:49
i caught some of this but missed LaShawn. He should change his last name to Mmmerritt
Posted by: ff | 29 June 2009 at 18:04