Nixon named Athlete of the Week INDIANAPOLIS- 2010 Youth Olympics qualifier Gunnar Nixon (Edmond, Okla.) has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after he set the high school record for the decathlon using international implements at the Arcadia Invitational last weekend. … [Read more...]
Colorado Running Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees
Colorado Running Hall of Fame Announces 2011 Inductees 5th class includes Libbie Hickman, Steve Flanagan, John Meyer, Bette Poppers and Parthenia Jones DENVER - (April 5, 2011) - The Colorado Running Hall of Fame will hold its 5th annual induction ceremony for the 2011 class on Tuesday, April 19 at … [Read more...]
Begley and Bairu Win Shamrock Shuffle 8K
U.S. Olympian Amy Yoder Begley and Canadian national record holder Simon Bairu, outran the largest field in Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K history today posting wins in the 32nd edition of the iconic Chicago road race. An event-record field of 32,427 runners followed the champions across the finish line to … [Read more...]
St. Louis to host USA Cross Country Champs
St. Louis to host 2012 and 2013 USA Cross Country Championships INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field has selected St. Louis, Missouri as the host of 2012 and 2013 USA Cross Country Championships. The 2012 championships are scheduled for February 11, at Forest Park, the site of the 2004 Women's Olympic Trials … [Read more...]
Merritt named Athlete of the Week
Merritt named Athlete of the Week INDIANAPOLIS - Aries Merritt (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he ran a world leading time of 13:18.25 in the 110m hurdles at the Razorback Spring Invitational at the University of Arkansas on Saturday. Merritt raced against a … [Read more...]
Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000
Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000 Photocredit - Photorun.net Americans place third in each invitational race; age group records highlight perfect day for 26th annual 'Party by the Sea' By Bert Rosenthal CARLSBAD, Calif. - (April 3, 2011) - A confident Dejen Gebremeskel and a wispy Aheza Kiros gave Ethiopia a … [Read more...]
Nunn named Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS - Olympian John Nunn (San Diego, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after he lead Team USA to a second place finish at the Pan American Race Walk Cup held in Medellin, Colombia on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Gomez, Cook Win Second Dallas Half Marathon
Gomez, Cook Win Second Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon Hall of Fame Quarterback Troy Aikman completes race benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®; sold-out event attracts nearly 14,000 runners; Bret Michaels rocks post-race concert By Dan Cruz, Competitor Group DALLAS - (March 27, 2011) - Cool, overcast … [Read more...]
Flanagan named Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS – Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she won the individual bronze medal and led the US women to a team bronze as well at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships Saturday in Punta Umbria, Spain. In the 8 km … [Read more...]