INDIANAPOLIS - Desiree Davila has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after she came within two seconds of winning the 115th Boston Marathon on Monday. Desiree Davila Davila ran in sixth place for much of the first half of the race, as New Zealand's Kim Smith ran ahead to a big lead. However, … [Read more...]
National Running Award Recipients 2010
April 19, 2011 By
RRCA Announces 2010 National Running Award Recipients Kennedy, Culpepper, Emmons Hall of Fame inductees Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals for their outstanding service to the RRCA and the sport of distance running and the oldest and largest distance running organization in the country … [Read more...]
USATF awards grants to athletes
April 14, 2011 By
USATF Foundation awards grants to 10 elite athletes INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to ten athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. "The USATF Foundation through its elite grant program … [Read more...]
Nixon named Athlete of the Week
April 14, 2011 By
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
April 13, 2011 By
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
April 11, 2011 By
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
April 7, 2011 By
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
April 7, 2011 By
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
April 4, 2011 By
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...]
Gomez, Cook Win Second Dallas Half Marathon
March 28, 2011 By
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...]
