Athlete Quotes - Men's 200m Prelims

Bernard Williams – Winner Men’s 200M (Heat 1)
 
On his race:
“I felt good out there. I felt young again. The next round I just need to push out a lot harder and stay relaxed.”
 
On if he’s tired from running in the 100 and the 200:
“I’m always tired at 31, so it’s all the same.”
 
Charles Clark – Winner Men’s 200M (Heat 2)
 
On his race:
“It was nice and smooth and relaxed. I don’t want to use too much energy and just try and make it through the rounds.
 
On running against post-collegiate athletes:
“No, no intimidation at all. I just have to focus on me and just do what I do.”
  
Chris Lawson – Winner Men’s 200M (Heat 4)
 
On his prelim race:
“I got all pushed off for the first 40 real well. I just tried to maintain that. Saw the guys on the inside start to go. Coach is always telling me to wait until you get your sweet spot. I hit it and came out on top.”
 
Shawn Crawford – Winner Men’s 200M (Heat 5)
 
On his prelim race:
“I feel tired. It was good conditions, but I’m just tired.”
 
On the next round:
“Right now, I don’t feel ready for it, because I’m tired, but I’ll catch my breath and I’ll be cool.”
 
Xavier Carter – Winner Men’s 200M (Heat 6)
 
On his prelim race:
“It’s the first round so I basically wanted to get out and be comfortable, but not too comfortable. Not run too fast because I  have too more rounds. I strided on through and came in with a reasonable time and came in first in my heat so I feel good.”
 
On what he is looking to improve on in the next rounds:
“Nothing really, just looking to maintain and do the same things but at a faster pace. Tomorrow I’ll get out a little harder and then relax and see where I am and figure out what I need to do at the end of the race.