Press Release - U.S. Olympic Trials - 12/13/04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


            Top U.S. Marathons Express Interest in Hosting 
                      2008 Olympic Marathon Trials 

INDIANAPOLIS - (December 13, 2005)- USA Track & Field announced Tuesday 
that official expressions of interest have been received from cities or 
organizers wishing to host the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon, which 
will select the men's and women's 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon Teams.

With the success of U.S. marathoners since 2004 including two Olympic 
medals (silver by Meb Keflezighi and bronze by Deena Kastor), several high 
profile events and cities have expressed the desire to be the stage on 
which the 2008 Olympic Marathon Team is selected.

Among the interested bidders are legendary U.S. marathons including the 
B.A.A. Boston Marathon, ING New York City Marathon and Twin Cities Marathon 
and up-and-coming marathons such as the Road Runner Akron Marathon. 

"Each of the interested events is well known for their ability to appeal to 
mass participants while still shining a spotlight on the athletic 
performances of the top U.S. athletes," said USA Track & Field President 
Bill Roe. "We are thrilled with the quality of interested hosts for these 
Olympic Trials."

Final bid proposals are expected to be received by USA Track & Field on 
Monday, January 9, 2006. The announcement of the Trials site(s) is expected 
to be mid-April 2006. 

For more information, visit: www.USATF.org



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