Final U.S. Medal Predictions

It’s here. Two days until the start of the World Championships. – which means it’s time to make my final predictions for U. S. medal hopes in Daegu.

On the one hand, this list looks very good, as it contains a potential of 31 medals – one more than the stated goal of 30 for London.  At second glance, however, this medal count is highly dependent on multiple medals in several events – specifically the sprints and hurdles. If we fall to just one medal per multiple medal events, we’re looking at 25 medals – a much more realistic expectation. Then there is always the specter of injuries, fatigue, and underperformance – and dare I say, bobbled batons. 

That said however, I believe in every name that is on this list – 30 medals IS possible, but athletes have to bring their “A” Games.

U.S Medal Prediction List for Daegu

1.	Walter Dix	100
2.	Justin Gatlin	100
3.	Carmelita Jeter	100
4.	Marshevet Myers	100
5.	Walter Dix	200
6.	Carmelita Jeter	200
7.	Allyson Felix	200
8.	LaShawn Merritt	400
9.	Allyson Felix	400
10.	Sanya Richards Ross	400
11.	Morgan Uceny	1500
12.	Bernard Lagat	5000
13.	Shalane Flanagan	10,000
14.	Jason Richardson	110 Hurdles
15.	Danielle Carruthers	100 Hurdles
16.	Dawn Harper	100 Hurdles
17.	Angelo Taylor	400 Hurdles
18.	Bershawn Jackson	400 Hurdles
19.	Lashinda Demus	400 Hurdles
20.	Kimmons – Gatlin – Patton – Dix	Men’s 4x1 Relay
21.	Barber – Felix – Myers – Jeter	Women’s 4x1 Relay
22.	McQuay – Taylor – Berry – Merritt	Men’s 4x4 Relay
23.	McCorory – Felix – Demus – Richards	Women’s 4x4 Relay
24.	Brittney Reese	Long Jump
25.	Christian Taylor	Triple Jump
26.	Jesse Williams	High Jump
27.	Jenn Suhr	Pole Vault
28.	Kibwe Johnson	Hammer
29.	Christian Cantwell	Shot Put
30.	Reece Hoffa	Shot Put
31.	Tre Hardee	Decathlon