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U.S. trio for Rio - Ashton Eaton, Jeremy Taiwo and Zach Ziemek (0)

July 04, 2016

Eugene, Oregon. Reigning Olympic champion Ashton Eaton breezed to another U.S. title, managed a world-leading 8750 points.

Jeremy Taiwo (8425) and Zach Ziemek (8413) finished second and third. Both will represent the United States, along with Eaton, in Rio.

2012 Olympic silver medalist Trey Hardee didn't finish after suffering a left hamstring injury on the 1st day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed results -  US Championships Eugene 2016

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