Athlete Quotes - Men's 400m Finals

LaShawn Merritt – Winner Men’s 400M
 
On his strategy in the finals:
“I played it smart, I didn’t want to race hard the whole way. Because I knew the wind, I ran in it these past two days. I got through it – I got on the curve. Worked it and finished up strong.”
 
Karron Clement – Third Place Men’s 400M
 
On his finals race:
“It went well. I kind of waited too late, the last 150 meters. I’m just really happy that I made the team.”