■ Khadevis Robinson will be looking for his shot at Olympic glory in the next few days. A sprinter in the 800-meter event, the 28-year-old finished second at the Olympic trials in the 800. Though he was born in Texas and attended Texas Christian University, Robinson currently resides in Santa Monica.
The first round of the 800-meter race takes place today, with the semifinals scheduled for Thursday. If Robinson makes it to the finals, he’ll compete on Saturday for a medal, earning a spot on national television in the process.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 25, 2004. Read the original PDF.