Brian Fleischmann 4th in Olympic Trials

Jacksonville native Brian Fleischmann was at stop number two for the Olympic Trials this past weekend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Brian came out of the water in 3rd with Hunter Kemper who trailed Andy Potts. Once one on the bike Matthew Reed, a recent transplant from New Zealand, bridged up to the Fleischmann group...who then caught Potts. Brian knowing that he was in the company of some great runners tried a bold attack up a hill in the closing laps, but was brought back. In the end Brian ended up 4th, which still as him in the hunt for the coveted 3rd spot or possibly an alternate spot.

Here it is in his own words:
"Yeah, I was 100% the entire race and happy with that even though I fell short of qualifying. Yes, one more chance. If I am the top American at the Des Moines World Cup on June 22nd I will be going to the Games either as an alternate or taking the 3rd spot. I say this because if Hunter or Andy get second then they will take the third spot.
Going to do an 8 week run block and try to fix my run up a bit. "

It's frightening when a guy that can do a 32 minute 10k still needs to "fix his run up a bit"! Congrats to Brian and below are a couple pictures of him during the race. Once he gets back we need to buy him a burger and fries...he's skinny!




Here's an articles from Jacksonville's Florida Times Union on Brian.