The 12 athletes — Pyka, Atwood, Tully, Crain, Dave McKenzie, the U.S. record holder in the hammer throw, triple - jumper Mike Marlow, shotputter Jesse Stuart, discus throwers Paul Bishop and Greg McSeveney,
hammer thrower John McArdle, long - jumper Randy Williams, and hurdler Mark Patrick — had put their trust in their coaches and the USOC staff.