Aug. 15, 2008
In the Fast Lane with Jose Acevedo
Going the Distance with David Freeman
Clearing Hurdles with Mikel Thomas
On the Moooooove with Coach Tucker
Beijing, China – Competing in his first Summer Olympic Games, former University of Kentucky middle distance runner David Freeman set a season-best time in the 1500 meter run at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, Friday.
Running under the flag of Puerto Rico, Freeman crossed the finish line with a season-best time of 3:39.70. The 2004 Wildcat alum finished 10th overall in his heat. The competitors with the top five times in each preliminary heat automatically qualified for the semifinals on Sunday. Freeman will remain in Beijing with his team through the end of competition where he will cheer on his UK brethren.
Current Wildcat seniors Jose Acevedo and Mikel Thomas will compete in their respective events on Monday. Acevedo will race for Venezuela in the 200m dash and Thomas will run the 110m hurdles for Trinidad and Tobago.
Big Blue fans can follow the progress of the Kentucky track and field contingent in Beijing by clicking the UK Olympics button on the UKathletics.com homepage. The special Wildcat Olympians webpage contains bios and features blogs frequently updated by each of the track athletes and UK assistant coach Erin Tucker during their 2008 Summer Games experiences.
Stay tuned to UKathletics.com for Olympic Games updates and more post-season news.
University of Kentucky 2008 Summer Olympic Games Track and Field Participants
Jose Acevedo (Venezuela) — 200m dash
David Freeman (Puerto Rico) — 1500m run
Mikel Thomas (Trinidad and Tobago) — 110m hurdles
Coach Erin Tucker (Venezuela) — Guest coach
