Athlete Quotes - Men's Shot Put

Christian Cantwell – Winner Men’s Shot Put
 
On the win:
“Yeah, I mean, I didn’t even throw that good today. I thought I was going to throw better than that. Nothing is done yet, we’re just getting started.”
 
What he was looking for today:
“I don’t know, 80 feet. Just making the team is all that matters. I knew that I had made it on my first throw. After that I said ‘screw it let’s get out of here.’”
 
On rebounding from being sick:
“Two weeks ago at the Pre, I was sick. I knew that once I got a little healthier that I would be just fine. I’ve been throwing a little bit better than I did there. That’s to be expected.”

Adam Nelson, fourth place men's shot put. Qualifies for fifth world team

It's an awesome honor. We have a great group of guys we have going this time. It's nice to qualify even though it's in the fourth position, thanks to (defending world champion) Reese (Hoffa, who was third). I'm finally coming back into form and looking forward to the rest of the summer. It was great out there. Christian (Cantwell) started it off with a big throw. Dan (Taylor) is backing up his big throws of earlier this year. We have a couple of really young guys that I really thought were going to step up. It didn't quite happen for them today. I think the shot put in the U.S. is in a great position. We have a good chance of doing some great things in the summer. I love seeing guys throw far. It pushes my farther. Hopefully, I can respond to it.