Wilson, Bell and Curry make Olympics' triple jump

Wilson, Bell and Curry make Olympics' triple jump

Aarik Wilson, winner of the men's triple jump final, leaps towards the sand pit at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, July 6, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Story Published: Jul 6, 2008 at 4:58 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 9:45 PM PST

By Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Aarik Wilson, Kenta Bell and Rafeeq Curry have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team in the triple jump.

Wilson, the 2007 indoor and outdoor U.S. champion, won the U.S. Olympic track and field trials with a leap of 57 feet, 2 1/4 inches (17.43 meters). Bell was second at 56-06 1/2 (17.23), and Curry recorded 56-05 3/4 (17.21).

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.

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