Athlete Quotes - Day 1

Women's Discus

Melissa Faubus, winner: (18, Bakersfield, Calif., University of California-Berkeley signee): "I was shooting for the mid-160s. I would have like 170, but I was happy with my throw.

Men's Hammer Throw

Nick Owens, winner (19, Shelton, Wash., University of North Carolina, freshman): "I really wasn't expecting it (to break the junior record). I knew I had it in me, but it really just depended on if I did the things I needed to do. Today, I just happened to do them.

"Today I was on and I'm thrilled to make the World Junior Championships team to compete against the top international competition in Italy. This is a dream and the goal I wanted to accomplish since last year."

"Track and field is all about expression and I like to express myself without going overboard, of course."