J-Rod cruises to easy win in 1,500 Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED.

AP Photos By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) Jennifer Rodriguez has won another event at the U.S. speedskating trials, cruising to an easy win in the 1,500 meters.

Rodriguez, a three-time Olympian and two-time medalist, let up at the end and still crossed in 1 minutes, 58.45 seconds, more than 1 1/2 seconds ahead of runner-up Jilleanne Rookard (2:01.07).

Maria Lamb was third at 2:02.52 and Nancy Swider-Peltz claimed the fourth spot on the World Cup team at 2:01.65.

This meet is the first step toward earning a place on the U.S.

Olympic team, which will be picked based on the results of the next five World Cup meets.

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