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Olympic hero Leo Manzano in search of sponsorship

Leo Manzano (second from left) passed a host of runners late to earn a silver medal in London.

Leo Manzano (second from left) passed a host of runners late to earn a silver medal in London.

Running in blustery winds and temperatures approaching 90 degrees, Manzano controlled a rollicking 16-man heat from the front and powered home first, qualifying for Saturday's final. He wore a generic blue shirt and black shorts, like a guy in the Monday night all-comers meet. On his feet he wore Nike spikes, remnants from another day. And another swoosh in the house.

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