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Suhr Breaks American Record at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:40:16 -0800

BOSTON – After failing to clear a height in the women’s pole vault last weekend at the U.S. Open, Jenn Suhr made the most of her opportunities at the New Balance Grand Prix Saturday night.

2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix: Kick it with Maggie Vessey

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:00 -0800

Courtesy of New Balance
Maggie Vessey is one of the most talented women in middle distance running. The folks at the NB Indoor Grand Prix caught up with her earlier this week! Here is what she had to say:

2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix: Silas Kiplagat Moves up to 3,000m

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:18:23 -0800

by Larry Eder
Silas Kiplagat is one tough miler. The 2010 Commonwealth champion at 1,500 meters, and in 2011, Silas rose to the silver medal at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, Korea, Silas has run 3:29.27 for 1,500 meters. Coached by Renuto Canova, famed coached of Moses Mosop, among others, Silas Kiplagat has the raw energy seen in runners such as the late Sammy Wanjiru.

Moore Wins 800m to Help Team USA at Five Nations Match

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:22:53 -0800

Team USA picked up an event win from Erica Moore in the women’s 800m en route to placing fifth overall Saturday at the Five Nations Match in Glasgow, Scotland.

Where is Our Sport Going?

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:35:39 -0800

by Larry Eder
So, this started as the beginning of Elliott Denman's piece on the U.S. Open, then I decided to rewrite and try and be more inclusive. I saw some good things at the US Open, and liked that Budweiser came in as a sponsor at end. I will be at NB, USA Indoor, World Indoor, and a few other events (Brooks PR invitational), writing about our sport and observing. Here are my observations so far, and my invitation for others to write about the sport that we all love, and want to see flourish.

YouTube Bringing Millrose Games To Masses

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:29:06 -0800

NEW YORK, January 30, 2012 - The Armory Foundation has announced a multi-year agreement with YouTube Sports to air its track & field season. The highlight will be a live HD production of the 2012 Millrose Games at the Armory beginning at 4 p.m. February 11, 2012 and ending with the famous Wanamaker Mile sponsored by the New York Road Runners at 10 p.m.

Roster Announced for Five Nations Match

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:28:52 -0800

USA Track & Field recently announced the list of athletes that will represent the United States in the annual Five Nations Match to be held Saturday, January 28, in Glasgow, Scotland.

2012 New Balance Indoor Games

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:17:58 -0800

The real opening of the Indoor season for many, is the NB Indoor Games, held at the NYC Armory, January 21. Some tremendous performances, lead by some fun indoor miles and Edward Cheserek, the 2011 FootLocker champion, running a fine 4:02.21 mile.

Fayetteville Returns to Visa Championship Series with 2012 USATF Classic

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:25:49 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS – A host of USATF’s Indoor Visa Championship Series for the past 10 years, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host the USA Track & Field Classic February 11 as part of the nationally televised series, USA Track & Field announced Tuesday.

Nunn Wins 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s 50 km Race Walk

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:45:27 -0800

SANTEE, CALIF. – John Nunn won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s 50 km Race Walk in 4:04:38 to lead a fast race that saw multiple American and course records set Sunday in Santee, Calif.

Flanagan Named USATF Athlete of the Week

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:59:14 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS - Shalane Flanagan has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the women’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon Saturday, Jan. 14 in a new Olympic Trials record time in Houston.

2012 NB Indoor Grand Prix: Rupp & Oliver Set to Compete in Boston

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:35:04 -0800

by Larry Eder
The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix has announced two more athletes: Galen Rupp & David Oliver.

Meb Keflezighi & Bob Larsen: the Gamblers

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:53:57 -0800

by Larry Eder
The race was fantastic. 111 men in the field, and 50 under 2:19.01. Nineteen personal bests, including best Olympic Trials marathon times for places two to fifteen! Meb Keflezighi's win was masterful, a stroke of real genius and also, amazingly lucky. Bob Larsen, Meb's coach, and Meb Keflezighi took a gamble, with their eyes open, and once again, the gamble paid off. Here is the behind the scenes' story that will show you just how amazing their coach-athlete relationship is and how great of gamblers Bob & Meb are.....

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials-Marathon: Meb, Ryan, Abdi, and Dathan, Oh so close

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:28:17 -0800

by Larry Eder

Keflezighi; Flanagan win U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:12:26 -0800

HOUSTON - Two of the fastest races in Olympic Marathon Trials history took place on the same day Saturday in Houston as the six men and women who will represent Team USA in London earned their way on the squad.

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials–Marathon program

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:09:13 -0800

It is USA Track & Field’s great pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, hosted by the Houston Marathon Committee. For the first time ever, this country’s finest men and women marathoners will run in the same city, on the same day, to compete for a total of six Olympic Team spots on Team USA.With this historic gathering of our nation’s most talented runners, Saturday’s race is sure to be one of the best ever run on U.S. soil.

World Champ Kirani James to Race Bershawn Jackson in Beantown

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:18:21 -0800

BOSTON (Jan 10) - For sixteen years, New England track fans have come to expect the world's best middle distance and distance runners to go head-to-head on the oval at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. This year those same fans will get an added treat. On Feb. 4, the world's top long sprinter, Kirani James, will take to the track at 400m at the 2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, organizers announced today.

Team USA Places Four on Medal Stand at Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:07:24 -0800

EDINBURGH – Team USA placed four athletes on the medal stand Saturday at the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Rivalries Old and New in U.S. Open Men’s 50m

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:06:27 -0800

Courtesy of USATF
NEW YORK – Five men with World Championship or Olympic experience will step to the start line of the men’s 50-meter dash at the U.S. Open Track & Field event January 28 at Madison Square Garden.

Farah, Suhr and Uceny Join Boston Indoor Fields

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:00:40 -0800

Courtesy of IAAF
Boston, USA - World champion Mo Farah, pole vaulter Jenn Suhr and 1500m ace Morgan Uceny have joined the field for the 2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on 4 February.