As Olympic Trials reactions go, Matt Wilkinson’s was worthy of a gold medal.
Wilkinson, 25, finished second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Trials in 8:23.00, earning a trip to Paris in August for the Olympic Games. As he crossed the finish line, behind winner Kenneth Rooks (8:21.92), Wilkinson stretched out his arms and opened his mouth wide. Then he fell onto his back in celebration. When he stood up, his hands went up to his head, as if he was trying to keep his brain from exploding.
