Team USA Begins Its Medal Count
Story by Jim Spier Photos by Joy Kamani Morning Session We are in South Florida, not far from Fort Lauderdale and Miami. It's hot and humid (but probably less so than the rest of the country!), and there has already been a lightening delay, taking 1:20 out of the morning session (day 1 of 3). This is one of the largest Pan Am Junior events ever, with 400 athletes from 34 nations. Most countries cannot field teams as large as the U.S. for a variety of reasons, but there are some outstanding non-US athletes here, including NCAA 400 meter champion Kirani James (Grenada) and 17 year old Puerto Rican 800 meter phenom (1:47.28) Wesley Vazquez. Women's Hammer
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