Nelson realizes goal early

MEEKER — Ever since he became a serious runner, Billy Nelson dreamed of competing in the Olympics. But he figured his best chance of making the U.S. Olympic team would likely be 2012.
He realized his goal a little early.
Like, by about four years.
Nelson, son of Bill Nelson, a supervisor with Summit Industries in Meeker, turned in a stirring performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase July 12 at the Olympic trials at Eugene, Ore.,…