US elite throwers, jumpers in Tuscon; distance runners at Occidental for high-performance meets...

For most of America's top throwers, jumpers, and middle distance runners, this weekend will serve as a key benchmark for those with aspirations of competing in next month's US Olympic Trials, or the Olympics in London.

Thursday and Saturday, the University of Arizona hosts the Tuscon Elite meets, a two day competition involving many of the country's top throwers and jumpers in a competitive