First Batch of USA vs. The World Athletes

By Rich Sands

Allyson Felix at the 2008 Penn Relays; photo by Kim Spir

Here is the first wave of athletes expected to complete in Saturday’s USA vs The World races.

From the United States:

• LaShawn Merritt
• Terrence Trammell
• Leonel Manzano
• Sanya Richards
• Allyson Felix
• Lauryn Williams

And from Jamaica:

• Asafa Powell
• Michael Frater
• Shelly-Ann Frasier
• Melaine Walker

If you can’t get to Franklin Field, the races will air during ESPN2′s live telecast on Saturday, April 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm/ET.

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