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

By Associated Press Published: Jun 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 10:23 PM PDT
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.

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.