Here’s another photo in the series as we #countdowntodoha2019 —former Seattle high school standout and @lsutrackfield All American Cheryl Taplin (@thatgirltap) competing in a heat of the women’s 200 meters at the world championships in Athens, Greece. : From a personal standpoint, the 1997 world championships will go down as one of the best in terms of hospitality. The Greek organizing committee set the bar high, as they were also trying to get the 2004 Olympics. : © 1997, Paul Merca. All worldwide rights reserved. : #nikonsportsphotography #nikonsportsphotographer @fujifilm_northamerica #paulmerca @iaafdoha2019 #trackandfield #200meters @usatf @nikerunning @nike @usc.fb @usc_athletics #athens1997