Abdirahman won't attempt to make fifth Olympic teamย
Tucsonanย Abdi Abdirahmanย has abandoned his dream to become the first American track and field athlete to make five Olympic teams. The Pima College and UA All-American missed the Olympic marathon trials in February with a calf injury. His coach,ย Dave Murray, said last week that Abdirahman will not attempt to make the Olympic team in the 10,000 meters, his event at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Abdirahman has relocated to Flagstaff to begin training for the road running season.ย
