The Tucson 11 for the Rio Olympics:
1. Sage Watson, hurdler, Canada. She grew up in Seven Persons, Alberta, near Medicine Hat. Population: about 200. She transferred from Florida State to Arizona when FSU’s hurdles coach left the school to coach at Georgia. Unfortunately, Watson won’t participate in the opening ceremonies in Rio on Aug. 5 because the Canadian Olympic Committee said it is too taxing for world-class athletes to stand idle in a stadium for a few hours. Watson’s first competition, the 400-meter hurdles, isn’t until 10 days after the opening ceremonies. Bad move.
