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The 100-meter dash begins with a pistols fire and ends just seconds later. But the road to the Olympics in this event is much, much longer.It takes years of practice and training and races. And as fast as you might be, to make the U.S. Olympic team, you must go to the track and field trials held barely a month ahead of the Games. You must run a race one afternoon against some of the best sprinters in the country and finish among the top three, or be among the very fastest who did not in five preliminary heats. And then you must run again the next day and also finish among the top qualifiers in the semis. And then, shortly afterward, you must go to the line again, take your position in the starting blocks, listen for that gun to fire -- then race down the track and finish among the top three.If you do, youre going to the Olympics to represent your country and try for a gold medal. If you dont, you can either give up your Olympic dreams or train and fight and run four more years to get to that starting line to hear that pistol fire again.Whats it like? Heres a look at the 100-meter run and the great athletes who ran it at the U.S. track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon. When English Gardner didnt make the Olympic team at the 2012 U.S. trials, she went to her car and cried her eyes out. As she positioned herself in the starting blocks at the current trials, she was determined to run fast -- and walk off happy, proud and an Olympian. Justin Gatlin won gold in the 100 at the 2004 Olympics. He is now 34, his hair is graying and his reputation has been tainted by two PED suspensions. But he is still running fast and shooting for gold in Rio. Joe Morris says you almost hold your breath during the 100. After advancing in a heat, he also probably was holding his breath in hopes that he would be one of the top three fastest sprinters so as to qualify for the Olympic team. The road to Rio is not an easy one. It is a road that begins many years before you place your feet in the starting blocks at trials, at which point your destination might be reached in 100 meters -- or your road ended. As we see the shadowy forms of women sprinters in one of the 100 semis, the questions are: Who will advance to the finals, and who will go on to Rio? Tyson Gay has the second-fastest time in history in the 100 and has been on two Olympic teams. But he has never medaled and he will not run the 100 in Rio after finishing fifth at these trials. Starting off fast is one thing in the 100, but finishing faster -- and stronger -- is more important. English Gardner had the form midway through the final. But did she have the finish, as well? Jenna Prandini had her fingers on the track and her hopes high in her heart, but she did not finish in the top three and qualify for the 100 in Rio. Shalonda Solomon crosses the finish line to advance in an early 100 heat. Unfortunately, she was not able to do so in the semifinals. Justin Gatlin says that, at 60 or 70 meters, its all about running strong, fast and tall. If you think too much, then Youre reaching for something that isnt there. Trayvon Bromell (bottom) says just keep your knees up and keep going. (Audio Trayvon Bromell) Justin Gatlin won the 100 final in 9.8, the fastest time in the world this year. I got down on one knee after I crossed the finish line and was crying inside. (Audio Justin Gatlin) Tori Bowie was happy when she advanced to the final in the 100. She was even happier when she finished third in the final to qualify for her first Olympic team. As glorious and happy as the Olympic trials can be for the qualifiers, it can be devastating for the ones who fall short. Jeff Demps knew that feeling after losing in a 100 heat. Yes, English Gardner did, winning the 100 final in 10:74, the second-fastest in the world this year, edging Tianna Bartoletta (center) and Tori Bowie (right). With the help of these ladies, we were able to give the show that we promised from the beginning. Tori Bowie reflects during a moment in the sun. Since 2012, Ive been saying that whatever happened today, Im going to be thankful. Is Justin Gatlin pointing to the crowd after his win or pointing toward Rio? My family had their tickets, so it put the pressure on me to make sure I punch my ticket. After crossing the line to win, English Gardner quickly thought back to crying in the car in 2012. This time, any tears were those of happiness. Marvin Bracy was clearly delighted to make the Olympic team with his third-place finish. It was so emotional, though, By the time I get back to the hotel, Ill probably break down in tears. (Audio Trayvon Bromell) Tianna Bartoletta not only qualified for Rio in the 100 but also will compete there in the long jump, something very few women have done in the Olympics. As hard as running the 100 is, adding the long jump might be even more impressive. Michael Conforto Mets Jersey . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Tom Seaver Jersey .C. -- Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said after all of these years in the NBA hes still amazed at some of the things LeBron James does. http://www.metsbaseballauthentic.com/noah-syndergaard-mets-jersey/ . Spiller left Week 3s 27-20 loss to the New York Jets with a thigh injury, but fully practiced with the team all week and expects to be ready to go on Sunday. Travis dArnaud Jersey . 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Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles is upbeat about the chances of the NBA soon staging an exhibition game in Australia.Ingles believes that given Australias record contingent of eight NBA players and the success of this years NBA Basketball Without Borders event in Victoria, the next step was to host a game Down Under.He floated the idea of an all-Australian team of NBA players taking on a U.S. select squad and predicted tickets would sell out within minutes by fans hungry to see the worlds best basketball players.I think it can happen, Ingles told Australian reporters on a conference call on Thursday.I think with eight of us playing over here it is a great time to do it.Play it however you want. Aussies versus Americans or split them up.I think it is a great idea and will sell out really quickly - within minutes really.The NBA has taken pre-season games around the globe and even regular-season games to Japan, England and Mexico, but are yet to reward Australias rabid NBA fanbase.Australias NBA players - Ingles, Dante Exum, Patty Mills, Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Thon Maker, Ben Simmons and Aron Baynes - are leading the way for a game in their homeland.In May, Dellavedova said a NBA game in Australia?could fill a football stadium.But Scott Levy, NBA Managing Director Asia, said the league had no immediate intention of bringing a game to Australia.We dont have any plans to bbring a game now and I dont think wed be willing to put a timeframe on that right now, but we do appreciate theres a lot of fans in Australia that are passionate about that, Levy said.ddddddddddddIngles said they pushed for Basketball Without Borders, which involved camps and promotions with NBA players and within months it became a reality.The Jazz are tipped by bookmakers and NBA analysts this season to make the playoffs for the first time since 2012.The team - despite stars Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors and Alec Burks out with injuries - was impressive early in Tuesdays opening game in Portland against the Trail Blazers, leading 83-77 going into the final quarter before falling 114-103.Portlands All-Star guard Damian Lillard was unstoppable in the last period, scoring 16 of his 39 points.Exum, who missed last season with a torn ACL suffered while playing for the Boomers, played just eight minutes in Portland and said coach Quin Snyder was easing him back in.They dont want to throw me into the deep end straight away, Exum, who joined Ingles on the conference call, said.I think it is just going to be a process of making sure Im ready to step into that.The Jazz play their next game on Friday (Saturday AEDT) in Utah against the Los Angeles Lakers. 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