Hoffa, Cantwell, Nelson qualify in men's shot put

Reese Hoffa, the reigning world outdoor champion, finished first Saturday at the trials to determine the roster for the Beijing Games.

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Story Published: Jun 28, 2008 at 5:00 PM PST

By Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Reese Hoffa, Christian Cantwell and Adam Nelson have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the men's shot put.

Hoffa, the reigning world outdoor champion, finished first Saturday at the trials to determine the roster for the Beijing Games.

Cantwell was second, and two-time Olympic silver medalist Adam Nelson was third.

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