Aretha Throwing in the Olympic Trials 2008

GO Mommy GO!!!

Making my 3rd Olympic Team today was more exciting than ever.  I had my number ONE fan cheering me on today, as you can see in the picture.  I am truly enjoying motherhood and feel very blessed to have great support from family and friends.  After giving birth last year to my son, I wasn’t sure if a comeback was possible.  But with all of you believing in me, it gave me the will power to try.  I was super excited after finishing in 1st place today, but I was even more excited when taking the victory lap and getting High 5’s and Hugs from everyone.  It was great knowing everyone was cheering me on.

I told the media today that this possible because of the strong team of family and friends I have behind me.  So let’s keep the momentum going and start preparing for Beijing.  Visit this website for the track and field Olympic Schedule,  http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicGames/schedule.asp

Olympic Trials 2008

We had a packed house at Hayward field today and the crowd was electrifying.  I have been waiting for this meet all season. We had a great women’s discus competition today.   We had several ladies in position with Olympic A Standards and we had to narrow it down to three today.  And I am happy to say that I am one of the three.  I finished in 1st place with a throw of 65.20meters.  Also joining me on this Beijing Olympic team, my good friend and longtime competitor, Suzy Powell-Roos and Stephanie Brown-Trafton.  I know we will represent the USA well in Beijing.

For full results click here, http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/results/F34.asp