Athlete Quotes - Jr. Men's 800m Final

Joe Abbott – Winner Jr. Men’s 800M
 
On his late move to win the race:
“I actually intended to move earlier, but I was boxed in pretty bad, so I ended up not taking the lead until the last twenty yards or so. I really thought I was stuck, but the pack slowed down and I was able to swoop outside on the last curve and pass them on the straightaway.”
 
On the Pan Am Games:
“I intend to go. That was my goal coming in here, and it wasn’t a great time, but a championship race win is a championship race win. This is a huge confidence booster.”