American running star, Shalane Flanagan, blazes half-marathon in 1:09:45, while earning first ever Remix Challenge medal; Andy Wacker of Boulder wins men’s race; NFL legend Roger Craig among notable finishers; Post race concert headlined by Cold War Kids caps an action packed Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Festival weekend … [Read more...]
Flanagan named Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS – Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she won the individual bronze medal and led the US women to a team bronze as well at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships Saturday in Punta Umbria, Spain. In the 8 km … [Read more...]
Flanagan Leads USA to Bronze
Kenyan teams win three of four races in Spain as well as three individual world titles From the IAAF and USATF PUNTA UMBRIA, Spain - At the 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kenya continued its dominance of world distance running by winning the Senior and Junior men's team titles, as well as the … [Read more...]
Flanagan takes bronze at World Cross
PUNTA UMBRIA, Spain - American record holder Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) took the individual bronze medal in the senior women's 8 km to lead the U.S. women to their second consecutive team bronze medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships Saturday in Punta Umbria, Spain. Flanagan … [Read more...]
Flanagan repeats, Vaughn surprises
Flanagan repeats, Vaughn surprises men's field at USA Cross Country Championships SAN DIEGO - Olympic Bronze medalist and American record holder Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) dominated the women's field to win her fifth USA Cross Country title, while Brent Vaughn (Blackhawk, Colo.) surprised the men's … [Read more...]