Ex-OU sprinter falls at Olympics

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From staff reports
Published: August 19, 2008

Former Oklahoma sprinter Laverne Jones-Ferrette’s was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the women’s 200-meter dash at the Olympics on Tuesday. The Virgin Islands native finished seventh in the first heat with a time of 23.37.

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Former OU runner Aldwyn Sappleton begins competition for Jamaica in the men’s 800-meter run on Wednesday, while ex-Sooner Michael Blackwood runs Friday as a member of Jamaica’s 4x400-meter relay.


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Thanks, Mike, I realized that after looking at the headline a second time. I guess I was thinking about the hurdlers that actually did fall and was looking for something like that.
Jim, Arlington - Aug 19, 2008 8:40 PM
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"Falls from contention" is how I read it.
Mike, Norman - Aug 19, 2008 4:02 PM
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Headline says someone fell. In story, no one falls. Did anyone really fall?
Jim, Arlington - Aug 19, 2008 1:28 PM
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