It's a very, very important thing for San Diego. We've been struggling to get marquee events, but it seems this year we've gotten them all – the NCAA (Regional), the World Baseball Classic, and now the McDonald's Game. This legitimizes us as a city that can host good athletic events.

Al Kidd

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We're real saddened by these tragic events.

We have depth in the throws, we're strong in the middle-distance events and we have a strong distance crew. Our weakest event is the high jump. There's not a lot (of experience) in that event.

— Al Hostetler

They told us to try again next year.

Chase has a rare ability. (After watching him play), we hope people look at San Diego differently because of this event.

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There has been a lot of self-doubt and unwelcome events in my life.