Alysia Johnson Wins US 800m Title

Alysia Johnson is on her way back.

The former Cal star, who has worked to regain her form since the lead-up to the 2008 Olympics, captured the national title in the 800-meter run Sunday at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Des Moines, Iowa.

Johnson, who swept the NCAA and USA outdoor titles as a Cal junior in 2007, ran 1 minute, 59.87 seconds to hold off Soquel native Maggie Vessey (2:00.43). Johnson was just seventh at this meet a year ago after being sidelined by a foot injury during the '08 Olympic trials.

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