Manzano named Athlete of the Week

Manzano named Athlete of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS – Leo Manzano has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Emsley Carr Mile at the Aviva London Grand Prix Saturday. Manzano ran a smart race, starting near the back of the pack and gradually improving his...
Kogo, Kiros take Beach to Beacon Titles

Kogo, Kiros take Beach to Beacon Titles

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine – (August 6, 2011) – Kenyan Micah Kogo used his Olympic track speed to wear down a talented men’s field, while Aheza Kiros of Ethiopia cruised to victory on the women’s side in the 14th TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road...
Kipruto, Rotich Take Honors at Bix 7

Kipruto, Rotich Take Honors at Bix 7

  DAVENPORT, Iowa – Unlike most of the runners from Kenya who compete on the United States road running circuit, Silas Kipruto is tall enough to pass for a basketball player. And on Saturday, July 30, he pretty much slam-dunked the rest of the field in the...
State of the Sport 2011: Largest Events

State of the Sport 2011: Largest Events

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Each year Running USA releases statistics for the nation’s top road races including such popular lists as the Top 100 U.S. Timed, Largest Festivals, Largest by Distance, Largest by State, Women-Only, World’s Largest...
Lagat named Athlete of the Week

Lagat named Athlete of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS – Bernard Lagat has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after improving his own American Record in the 5,000m at the Herculis Monaco Diamond League meet on July 22. Lagat finished second to Mo Farah of Great Britain in a time of...
Lagat improves US 5000m Record

Lagat improves US 5000m Record

  Monaco – Bernard Lagat improved his own American Record from 12:54.12 to 12:53.60 in the 5,000m at the Herculis Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday. Lagat survived the tightly bunched pack that produced a very physical race, while fellow Americans Galen...