As Harun Abda loosened up before a warm-up jog Wednesday around the University of Oregon's track, he glanced over at another athlete nearby.
The most decorated University of Minnesota track All-American and 800-meter record holder was ready to size up the competition in preparation for the big race the next day -- but this time he had to smile.
The guy in the other lane just happened to be his friend and ex-Gophers teammate, Goaner Deng. Two of the best 800 runners in school history could face each other at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships starting Thursday in Eugene, Ore.