Dunn 8th in Men’s 20k Walk; Dilling 11th in Men’s High Jump

In another day of action at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Carleton alum Philip Dunn, already Beijing-bound in the 50k Race Walk, took 8^th in the 20k Race Walk. The competition was held on a 1k loop outside of the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium.

Dunn, who currently resides in San Diego, specializes in the longer race. The 2008 Games will mark his third Olympics in the 50k. He placed 28^th in Sydney in 2000 and 35^th in Athens in 2004.

Jim Dilling, an alum of Minnesota State Mankato, fell short in a bid to defend his USA Outdoor championship in the high jump. His mark of 7-02.25 fell 4.25 inches shy of his best, and placed him 11^th in the Olympic Trials.

After nailing opening height on his first attempt, Dilling took all three of his attempts to clear 7-02.25 and was unable to better that mark. The Fond du Lac, Wisconsin resident is just 23 years old.

Final day tomorrow...

The USA Olympic Track & Field Trials conclude tomorrow with a full day of action, including finals of the men's and women's 1500 meters, featuring Will Leer and Jenelle Deatherage.


Full results and start lists are available HERE.