Walter Davis posted the best qualifying mark in the men’s triple jump, 55-3.
“I had a couple where I mis-timed my jump, but I’ll take 16.80 (meters) for today,” Davis said. “On Sunday, I just want to get the ‘W.’ All I need is the ‘W,’ so that I can go home, train and get ready for Beijing.”
Andre Black, from the University of Louisville, placed a non-qualifying 17th at 51-11.
First round of the women’s 200 was led by Shalonda Solomon in 22.51. Allyson Felix was next at 26.68.
Odysseus had Sirens to tempt him.
For me, the Olympics always call. Beijing 2008 marks my 10th Olympics as a writer and, no, I can’t get enough. 
