Davila named Athlete of the Week

Davila named Athlete of the Week

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...
National Running Award Recipients 2010

National Running Award Recipients 2010

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...
USATF awards grants to athletes

USATF awards grants to athletes

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....
Nixon named Athlete of the Week

Nixon named Athlete of the Week

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...
Colorado Running Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees

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...
Begley and Bairu Win Shamrock Shuffle 8K

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...