Men's Triple Jump

LaMark Carter's 56-4 opener was not only the best jump by an American this year, it gave the Northwestern Louisiana alum his third national title and put him on his fourth straight World Championships squad.

Robert Howard, Olympic Trials winner last year, bounded a windy 55-7 on his third jump, fouled twice, and then closed with a 54-3 1/4 for second.

NCAA champ Walter Davis struggled in the first three rounds, using a curiously slow run-up. But the Olympian came through on his last attempt with a 55-6 1/4 for 3rd.

The trio heading to Edmonton is the same as last year's Olympic squad for the U.S.
/Dan Lilot/