EUGENE – The 2011 Nike Prefontaine Classic got underway Friday night with three races underneath the lights of Hayward Field. “Distance Night in Eugene” made its debut, complete with world records, meet records and a European record. And no race featured more action than the men’s 10,000m. … [Read more...]
Robinson named Athlete of the Week
June 2, 2011 By
INDIANAPOLIS - Khadevis Robinson has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after capturing his first major European win since 2006, by winning the 800m at the Rome Golden Gala Diamond League event in a time of 1:45.09 last Thursday. … [Read more...]
Assefa, Chepkurui Capture BolderBOULDER
May 31, 2011 By
Ethiopia again sweeps International Team Challenge; Hastings (4th), Carney (5th) top Americans; Team USA second (women) and third (men); race record 54,554 entrants as well as millionth finisher at 33rd edition By Mike Sandrock, Running USA wire BOULDER, Colo. - (May 30, 2010) - After going out too fast in last … [Read more...]
US success in Rome
May 27, 2011 By
American women deliver at the Diamond League Allyson Felix ran a world-leader in the 400 meters and fellow Americans Kara Patterson and Sara Hall turned in A-Standard performances at the Rome Golden Gala, which served as the third stop of the Samsung Diamond League series. … [Read more...]
Hesch, Marley Win Santa Barbara Half
May 12, 2011 By
Hesch, Marley Win Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon. SOLVANG, Calif. - (May 7, 2011) - Late entries Christian Hesch and Tiffanie Marley led a strong elite field of runners at the 5th Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon on Saturday morning. Hesch from Hollywood, CA set the pace from the start and … [Read more...]
Gault named Athlete of the Week
May 12, 2011 By
INDIANAPOLIS - Masters phenom Willie Gault has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he set masters 50-54 world records in the 100 meter (10.88) and 200m (22.44) last weekend at the Occidental Invitational in Los Angeles. … [Read more...]
Hall for Mile Road Champs
May 6, 2011 By
Ryan Hall to run USA 1 Mile Road Championships Ryan Hall will change gears from the marathon to the mile next Thursday evening at the Medtronic TC 1 Mile which hosts the USA 1 Mile Road Championships. … [Read more...]
Shaheed named Athlete of the Week
April 28, 2011 By
INDIANAPOLIS - Masters athlete and noted jazz musician Nolan Shaheed has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after he broke his own world record in the M60 800 meter race in 2:08.56 Saturday in Los Angeles. Running at the Tommie "Tiny" Lister Classic, Shaheed lined-up next to collegiate athletes … [Read more...]
Running USA Annual Half-Marathon Report
April 28, 2011 By
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April, 2011) - If marathon mania exists, then, the half-marathon has reached hyper-mania. Last year, according to Running USA, U.S. half-marathons continued their upward trajectory as the “leader of the pack” repeated its phenomenal 24% growth rate, from approximately 1.1 million … [Read more...]
Huddle sets World Leader in 5000
April 21, 2011 By
DREAMY CALI WEATHER BOOSTS MT. SAC EFFORTS Carmelita Jeter and Molly Huddle raced to world-leading times at opposite ends of the track spectrum, and field eventers enjoyed spectacular Southern California weather that helped elicit six U.S.-leading performances at the Mt. SAC Relays. … [Read more...]
