Posted: February 27, 2006

Athletics: AT&T USA Indoor Championships Quotes, Day 3

Women's Triple Jump winner, Tiombe Hurd

It was a familiar day for me, I fouled too many jumps. I'm so lucky to have pulled out a win (Hurd's fourth Indoor title). I need to find a meet for next week so that I can try to hit the qualifying standard and go to world's.

It was only my second competition of the year, so I was still a little rusty after being out last year with a foot injury.

Women's 400 Meter winner, Sanya Richards

I wanted to put up a good time today so I'd put myself in position to have a chance to win the Visa Series. I got out good at the start so that helped me relax and concentrate on my race. This isn't the fastest track for 400 meter runners, but I was pleased with my time (51.28-Facility Record)). I think I'm capable of running 50 flat or high 49's indoor in the 400. I'm feeling very strong right now.

It's really important for me to represent my country well in Moscow at the World Indoors. Even though I've had more success outdoors, I hope today's race will be the beginning of a successful indoor career.

Women's Pole Vault winner, Kellie Suttle

It was stellar (the competition), I was stoked. This is my first Indoor National Title. I knew it was going to be tough because we have some great vaulters here. I just wanted to come out and have fun because it's my last year competing.

Women's 3,000m RW winner, Joanne Dow

I'm pleased. I wanted to win another national championship. My goal this year is to have a year where I feel good.

Women's 800 Meter winner, Alice Schmidt

Obviously I'm very excited with winning here. This is my best time (2:01.93) Indoors. This is my first indoor title so I'm very excited. I changed my training regime this year, moving to San Diego after finishing school at NC State. This has helped to really boost my confidence. I'm really beginning to feel much more sure of myself in competition now.

Men's 400 Meter winner, Milton Campbell

I'm just glad it's over, but I am definitely pleased. My one goal coming in today was to make the team (for the IAAF World Indoor Championships). I was very happy, that was great (on when they changed his second place finish to first after reviewing the tapes to the thousandth of a second).

Women's 55mHurdles winner, Danielle Carruthers

I wasn't looking around at all. Just trying to stay focused on the finish. This was pretty much a good technical race for me. I was a bit surprised when Joanna (Hayes) didn't show up for the start. Sometimes you expect these things to happen. This has been my best year for getting off to a good start in races. I'm looking forward to Moscow.

Men's 60 meter dash winner, Leonard Scott

This is what it's all about, getting out and running your own race. I was not sure I had won until I heard my name announced. This will be my first World Championships so I'm very excited.

Men's Long Jump winner, Brian Johnson

I did good enough (to win), but not what I wanted. I was trying to go for that check (for winning the Visa Championship Series). I really wanted to win that $25,000.

Men's 60 meter hurdles winner and Visa Champion, Terrence Trammell

It's going pretty good. I'm happy with today. I'm just glad to be on the team in the 60 meters. I tried to keep my momentum going to get ready for the dash. My focus was to make the team.

I'm glad I won. That's an added bonus (the $25,000 Visa Championship bonus money).

Women's 60 meter winner and Visa Champion, Lisa Barber

I knew before the race that I had to run 7.06 (to win the Visa Championship) and I said, 'please run 7.06, please run 7.06,' and I did it. That's the best part of all of this. I've stayed consistent all year and I hope to come back from Moscow with the gold medal. My start wasn't that good and part of that is because it was nerve racking.

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