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EUGENE, Ore. -- Allyson Felix had the star power to change the Olympic schedule.Now, its her schedule that needs adjusting.Felixs run at the 200-400 Olympic double, made possible after Olympics officials honored her request for a chance to run both races, came to an earlier-than-expected end Sunday. She finished fourth in the 200-meter final, one spot away from Rio, in a .01-second loss to a sprawling Jenna Prandini at U.S. Track and Field Trials.Honestly, disappointed, said Felix, who will not get a chance to defend her Olympic title in her signature event. The whole year, that has been what I was working for. When I look back and see everything that happened, I still think its quite amazing I was able to make the team.She did make the 400-meter lineup, and that is, indeed, quite an accomplishment considering the injury she suffered this spring. After landing awkwardly on an exercise ball while doing core work, she rolled her right ankle.The injury was so severe she avoided running around the track in the correct, counterclockwise direction until just before trials, for fear she would put too much outside pressure on her injured ankle.In track parlance, a sprinter doesnt necessarily have to be fast to succeed in the 400 -- a full lap around the track in which technique is more important than pure speed. But in the 200, it takes a more aggressive lean into the curve at the opening of the race -- just the sort of speed work Felix didnt get enough of during her slow comeback.I could only do what I could with the ankle, she said.And so, she started slow, never made up ground against winner Tori Bowie or second-place Deajah Stevens and could not hold off Prandini, the former University of Oregon star who had to wait about 30 seconds to see the result for third place go up on the board. Afterward, she was scraped-up but smiling.I dont know what happened, said Prandini, who finished in 22.53 seconds. But it got the job done.One of Felixs biggest fans made news earlier in the day: According to USA Track and Field, 16-year-old Sydney McLaughlin will be the youngest member to compete for the U.S. Olympic track team since 1972 after finishing third in the 400-meter hurdles.Not bad for the junior out of Union Catholic High School in New Jersey, who turned on the Beijing Olympics eight years ago, saw Felix winning the 4x400 relay and thought, Id like to be like her, someday.Asked what she liked most about Felix, McLaughlin said: She wasnt afraid to lose.Sometimes, I get so caught up in the fact that I hadnt lost a hurdles race, and I come here, and these girls are faster than me, said McLaughlin, who admitted to being so nervous earlier in the week she considered pulling out of the meet. Its realizing that sometimes you have to lose to get better.It happened to Felix plenty over the years, none more heartbreakingly than in Athens and Beijing, where she settled for back-to-back silvers in an event she had dominated.But she won gold in 2012.And with track and field -- and possibly NBC, as well -- desperate for some star power in a sport now headlined by Usain Bolt and a worldwide doping crisis, a scheduling change that would double the track time for one of Americas most popular runners was a no-brainer.But U.S. trials dont guarantee anything, and on Sunday, a few more potential medal contenders -- including 400-meter hurdlers Johnny Dutch and Bershawn Jackson -- also saw some dreams end early.Felix is still going to Rio de Janeiro. But with more free time on her hands than originally planned.Im pretty sure everyone expected to see her on the (200) team, Bowie said. Im pretty sure it wont be the same without her.Other happenings on the final day of track trials:DIVING FOR RIO: Prandini wasnt the only one who left her feet trying to get that last spot. Last weekend, Brenda Martinez was devastated when she got tripped in the 800-meter final and left behind at the finish. On Sunday, she wasnt going to miss her chance. She leaned, and then barreled over the finish line of the 1,500-meter final to take the third and final spot. Ricky Babineaux had a dive that didnt work out as well; he still came up .06 short of third in the 400 hurdles. I think it was worth the dive, if I wouldve made it, he said.THE SUHR THING: Jenn Suhr is about as close to a sure thing as there is in track and field. Still, the defending Olympic pole vault champion was in tears after she won to make her third Olympics. It doesnt get any easier when you get older, she said in an on-track interview. Im just happy that all the work was worth it.IF THE SHOE FITS: Kim Conley saw her first attempt at making the Olympics spoiled when her shoe came off in the 10,000 meters. No wardrobe malfunction this time. She finished third in the 5,000. I had my heart set on the 10 this year. That was disappointing. I feel like I turned the page really well, she said.OTHER WINNERS: Matt Centrowitz won, as expected, in the mens 1,500. Hell be joined by Robby Andrews and Ben Blankenship. Barbara Nwaba took the heptathlon title. Kerron Clement won 400-meter hurdles to make his third Olympics. He won silver in Beijing and finished eighth in London. Erik Kynard was the mens high jump champion, with a leap of 7 feet, 6 inches.QUOTABLE: When I give all I have and run 22.5, its just not there. -Felix, on her time (22.54 seconds) that landed her fourth in the 200.Joakim Nordstrom Bruins Jersey . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. John Moore Jersey http://www.thebostonbruinshockey.com/tuukka-rask-hockey-jersey/ . 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Coleman believes he can become one of the best British players to play overseas, eventually overtaking the likes of David Beckham and Kevin Keegan. Hes always been fond of running, hes got so much energy. Hes such an athlete but where he has improved is knowing when to run and when to rest and thats important not to burn himself out, he said on Monday Night Football. Gareth Bale can be the best British footballing export, says Chris Coleman His all-round understanding of the game has grown. I think hes been under such scrutiny at Real Madrid, every game he walks onto the pitch, theres pressure and he has to produce, which he has.He has grown in stature because of that experience and I think its only a matter of time before he surpasses everybody as an export as a foreign player from this country and going abroad and everything anybody has done.If you see some of the people on the list, hes in great company with some fantastic players but I think he will go above and beyond that. Coleman manages Bale for the Wales national side Bale is also in the running for this years Ballon dOr award alongside the likes of teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez.However, despitte some illustrious company in the running, Coleman believes his countryman is one of the best players on the planet and praised his contributions for Wales.dddddddddddd#160; Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! Its a matter of opinion but in my opinion is that hes still getting better, the Dragons boss added. For me, if hes not the best, there can only be one in front of him but hes an absolutely amazing player.He had one year at Real Madrid where he was heavily criticised. He was playing with injuries and he was missing games but he came back stronger for that experience.He scores incredible goals, he creates fantastic opportunities and his all-round general team play with Wales is absolutely extraordinary. Coleman praised the forward for his contributions for Wales The trick with someone like him is trying to get him to believe in what you are trying to do. We changed our formation really because of the abilities hes got along with Aaron Ramsey.It seems to have got the best out of him when he comes to play for his country. Hes got over 60 caps now and hes going to be the record goalscorer. Hes a fantastic role model.Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4!Also See:Carra on underrated MataWATCH: Palace’s problemsSporting v Real Madrid previewChelsea and Wales 3-4-3 ' ' '