The plan called for him to qualify for the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, gain some experience among America's top quarter-milers, and, after running a round or two, bow out gracefully and return to the University of Florida to begin his junior year. ...more

August 4, 2008

Things were not looking good for Florida sophomore Calvin Smith as he came off the last curve in Thursday night's 400-meter final at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. ...more

July 5, 2008

Calvin Smith, the dad, spoke to Calvin Smith, the son, on the phone Wednesday. It was the eve of the most important race of young Calvin's career, tonight's 400-meter final at the United States Olympic Track and Field Trials at historic Hayward Field. ...more

July 3, 2008