Russia’s Ivan Ukhov wins the gold medal after clearing the bar in the high jump. Erik Kynard of the United States won the silver medal. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
A frustrated Erik Kynard of the United States can’t clear the bar. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Australia’s Sally Pearson, left, defeats Nevin Yanit of Turkey, Kellie Wells and Dawn Harper, both of the United States, to win the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. Harper won the silver and Wells won the bronze. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kellie Wells, left, (bronze) and Dawn Harper, center, (silver) celebrate winning medals after crossing the finish line of the 100-meter hurdles. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Australia’s Sally Pearson falls to the track after winning the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kellie Wells, left, and Dawn Harber celebrate their medals in the 100-meter hurdles. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Algeria’s Taoufik Makhloufi wins the gold medal in the 1,500-meters race. Leo Manzano of the United States picks up the silver medal. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Leo Manzano won the silver medal in the 1,500m race. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Germany’s Robert Harting makes a gold-medal winning throw in the men’s discus final. (Adrian Dennis / AFP / Getty Images)
Robert Harting of Germany rips off his shirt after winning gold in the men’s discus throw. (Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images)
Carmelita Jeter sprints around the turn in the 200m semifinal on Tuesday. She was one of three Americans to qualify for the finals. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
