INDIANAPOLIS - Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton were named the winners of the 2012 Jesse Owens Award on Monday by USA Track & Field. The Owens Award is presented annually to the most outstanding U.S. male and female track performers. This is Felix’s fourth time to win the award and Eaton’s first. … [Read more...]
Felix grabs Gold
LONDON - Led by gold medals from Allyson Felix, Aries Merritt and Brittney Reese, Team USA won a staggering 7 medals in a 90-minute span at Olympic Stadium Wednesday night, winning three of four possible golds and 7 of 12 possible medals overall. … [Read more...]
Team USA have London 2012 hopes
LONDON – Team USA brings a group of athletes with an incredible depth and diversity of talent to the 2012 Olympic Games. With a mix of seasoned veterans including Reese Hoffa, Meb Keflezighi, Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix along with Olympic newcomers like Ashton Eaton, Christian Taylor, Will Claye and Carmelita … [Read more...]
Gatlin edges Powell
American sprinters roll at Doha Diamond League Allyson Felix, Walter Dix and Justin Gatlin all raced to meet records while LaShawn Merritt recorded a meet record and established a world-leading time as Americans dominated the sprinting events in the opening meet of the Diamond League season Friday in Doha, … [Read more...]
Felix Take Four
DAEGU, South Korea - Team USA closed out the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships adding two more gold medals to its collection, while Allyson Felix and Bernard Lagat achieved milestones as multi-time medalists Sunday night. … [Read more...]