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The 100-meter dash begins with a pistols fire and ends just seconds later. But the road to the Olympics in this event is much, much longer.It takes years of practice and training and races. And as fast as you might be, to make the U.S. Olympic team, you must go to the track and field trials held barely a month ahead of the Games. You must run a race one afternoon against some of the best sprinters in the country and finish among the top three, or be among the very fastest who did not in five preliminary heats. And then you must run again the next day and also finish among the top qualifiers in the semis. And then, shortly afterward, you must go to the line again, take your position in the starting blocks, listen for that gun to fire -- then race down the track and finish among the top three.If you do, youre going to the Olympics to represent your country and try for a gold medal. If you dont, you can either give up your Olympic dreams or train and fight and run four more years to get to that starting line to hear that pistol fire again.Whats it like? Heres a look at the 100-meter run and the great athletes who ran it at the U.S. track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon. When English Gardner didnt make the Olympic team at the 2012 U.S. trials, she went to her car and cried her eyes out. As she positioned herself in the starting blocks at the current trials, she was determined to run fast -- and walk off happy, proud and an Olympian. Justin Gatlin won gold in the 100 at the 2004 Olympics. He is now 34, his hair is graying and his reputation has been tainted by two PED suspensions. But he is still running fast and shooting for gold in Rio. Joe Morris says you almost hold your breath during the 100. After advancing in a heat, he also probably was holding his breath in hopes that he would be one of the top three fastest sprinters so as to qualify for the Olympic team. The road to Rio is not an easy one. It is a road that begins many years before you place your feet in the starting blocks at trials, at which point your destination might be reached in 100 meters -- or your road ended. As we see the shadowy forms of women sprinters in one of the 100 semis, the questions are: Who will advance to the finals, and who will go on to Rio? Tyson Gay has the second-fastest time in history in the 100 and has been on two Olympic teams. But he has never medaled and he will not run the 100 in Rio after finishing fifth at these trials. Starting off fast is one thing in the 100, but finishing faster -- and stronger -- is more important. English Gardner had the form midway through the final. But did she have the finish, as well? Jenna Prandini had her fingers on the track and her hopes high in her heart, but she did not finish in the top three and qualify for the 100 in Rio. Shalonda Solomon crosses the finish line to advance in an early 100 heat. Unfortunately, she was not able to do so in the semifinals. Justin Gatlin says that, at 60 or 70 meters, its all about running strong, fast and tall. If you think too much, then Youre reaching for something that isnt there. Trayvon Bromell (bottom) says just keep your knees up and keep going. (Audio Trayvon Bromell) Justin Gatlin won the 100 final in 9.8, the fastest time in the world this year. I got down on one knee after I crossed the finish line and was crying inside. (Audio Justin Gatlin) Tori Bowie was happy when she advanced to the final in the 100. She was even happier when she finished third in the final to qualify for her first Olympic team. As glorious and happy as the Olympic trials can be for the qualifiers, it can be devastating for the ones who fall short. Jeff Demps knew that feeling after losing in a 100 heat. Yes, English Gardner did, winning the 100 final in 10:74, the second-fastest in the world this year, edging Tianna Bartoletta (center) and Tori Bowie (right). With the help of these ladies, we were able to give the show that we promised from the beginning. Tori Bowie reflects during a moment in the sun. Since 2012, Ive been saying that whatever happened today, Im going to be thankful. Is Justin Gatlin pointing to the crowd after his win or pointing toward Rio? My family had their tickets, so it put the pressure on me to make sure I punch my ticket. After crossing the line to win, English Gardner quickly thought back to crying in the car in 2012. This time, any tears were those of happiness. Marvin Bracy was clearly delighted to make the Olympic team with his third-place finish. It was so emotional, though, By the time I get back to the hotel, Ill probably break down in tears. (Audio Trayvon Bromell) Tianna Bartoletta not only qualified for Rio in the 100 but also will compete there in the long jump, something very few women have done in the Olympics. As hard as running the 100 is, adding the long jump might be even more impressive. Ryan Kalil Jersey . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Sam Mills Youth Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. 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TORONTO -- Hitless in 10 at-bats against the Blue Jays, Victor Martinez came through at the perfect time for the Detroit Tigers.Martinez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Tigers stopped Torontos seven-game winning streak, beating the Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday.Hampered by an injured left knee for much of 2015, when he hit .245 with 11 home runs, Martinez has returned to his productive self this season. Hes hitting a team-high .309 with 17 home runs and 52 RBI.It just shows you how much we missed him last year, manager Brad Ausmus said.Justin Upton had two hits and Andrew Romine reached base three times for the Tigers, who had lost seven of their previous nine against Toronto.Bruce Rondon (3-1) earned the win despite allowing a tying home run to Devon Travis in the seventh. Rondon missed the first two games of the series with flu-like symptoms.Justin Wilson pitched the eighth and Francisco Rodriguez finished for his 24th save.Martinez broke a 2-all tie with a one-out drive off Jason Grilli (3-3).While hes happy to be healthy again, Martinez said hes focused on more than just his own statistics.Im worried more about the team, he said. I dont really pay attention to the numbers. I just want to win.Matt Boyd allowed one run and four hits in five innings for Detroit. He was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start in place of Daniel Norris, who has a strained right oblique.He did an excellent job, Ausmus said. He did exactly what we needed him to do.The Tigers loaded the bases against Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez with nobody out in the second but Toronto got a double play to limit the damage.Left fielder Ezequiel Carrera caught Steven Moyas fly ball and threw home in time to retire Martinez, who was attempting to tag up from third.Ausmus said Martinez made the decision to run on hhis own.ddddddddddddIt took a perfect throw to get him, Ausmus said. I think he was using little a bit of stealth there.Jarrod Saltalamacchia walked to load the bases a second time before Romine drove in the games first run when he was hit by a pitch.Saltalamacchia made it 2-0 in the fourth with a two-out RBI single. Carrera cut it to 2-1 with an RBI triple in the fifth.Sanchez had pitched eight innings in each of his previous two starts, both victories, but wasnt as sharp against the Tigers. He allowed two runs and five hits in five innings.Following the game, Sanchez was named to the AL All-Star team, replacing injured Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel.Thats a huge accomplishment, Sanchez said. There were so many other guys deserving of this award and to be mentioned with those people is a huge honor for me.BLESS THIS MESSThe Tigers have won six of the seven games in which theyve made multiple errors.START ME UPBlue Jays starters have held the opposition to three earned runs or fewer in 11 straight.TRAINERS ROOMBlue Jays: OF Jose Bautista (left big toe) has begun hitting off a tee, manager John Gibbons said. Bautista has not played since June 16. There is no timetable for his return. ... INF Ryan Goins, who went on the DL with a strained forearm after pitching an inning of relief in Torontos 19-inning loss to Cleveland on July 1, has resumed throwing.UP NEXTTigers: RHP Anibal Sanchez (5-9, 6.52) allowed a season-worst seven runs in 4 1/3 innings in a 12-1 loss at Cleveland on July 5. Sanchez has not won as a starter since April 28 against Oakland.Blue Jays: RHP R.A. Dickey (6-9, 4.10) has allowed at least one home run in each of his past six starts, surrendering 11 in that span. ' ' '