Neptune's Ajee Wilson Is On Her Way To The Olympics

Ajee Wilson did it.

She is on her way to the Olympics in Rio de Janiero in August.

Wilson, a former Neptune High School star and now a Temple University senior, took second place in the 800-meter U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon recently.

“My dream has come true,” she told app.com. “I’ve been thinking of this moment for a long, long time. At last it’s really happened. Wow, finally.”

Arkansas graduate Chrishuna Williams (1:59.59), finished third. But bad luck befell the event's other top choices.

Six-time national champion Alsyia Montano was tripped up on the second lap and fell to the track. She finished in 3:06.67.

“This race has been my goal for so very long,” said Montano. “To see it cut short like this is difficult to take. It’s very hard to describe my emotions at this time.”

Two-time NCAA champion Raevyn Rogers of Oregon, a hometown favorite, wound up fifth in 2:00.50, and another top contender, Brenda Martinez, finished seventh in 2:06.63. USATF spokesman Jill Geer said that the results would stand, with no chance of a rerun.

“Certainly I feel sorry for all the others,” said Wilson. “I know how they must feel right now. I’ve had some tough luck of my own in the past. But that’s this sport; that’s track.”

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