Going nuts for World Pistachio Day on February 26th? Let’s celebrate the day and reflect on the amazing history and modern day health benefits of this wonderful nut. Did you know the word pistachio comes from a mix … [Read more...]
Eaton sets Decathlon World Record
June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Eugene, Ore. – Ashton Eaton brought a record capacity crowd to full roar Saturday at Hayward Field as the Oregon graduate set a world record in the decathlon, scoring 9,039 points to break the previous record of … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Marathon Course Change
June 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Runners in the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2013 will have the unique experience of running along a speedway and through a baseball stadium – in addition to … [Read more...]
World Race Walking Cup kicks off in Russia
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A total of 17 men and women will compete for Team USA Saturday and Sunday in the 2012 IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Saransk, Russia. The 25th edition of the World Race Walking Cup, competition will include junior men’s … [Read more...]
USA vs. the World brings the best
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays was first held in 2000, it created a platform to bring together the best track and field athletes in the world into the middle of one of the sport’s premier annual events. When … [Read more...]
Three world records fall at World Masters
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
JYVASKYLA, Finland – Over the first two days of the World Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships, Team USA set three world records en route to a total of 12 medals. Competition continues Thursday and runs through … [Read more...]
World record, four gold in Indoors
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ashton Eaton easily bettered his own world record in the men’s heptathlon to lead a four-gold, three-bronze medal charge for Team USA as the 14th edition of the World Indoor Championships continued Saturday from the … [Read more...]
World Juniors 2014 for USA
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – An IAAF World Athletics Series event will come to the U.S. for the first time in more than 20 years when Eugene, Ore., hosts the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics. USA Track & Field and … [Read more...]
World Champs Distance Recap
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DAEGU, Korea – (Sept 1 – Sept 4, 2011) – The 13th IAAF World Track & Field Championships came to a close over the weekend with thrilling competition and ended with an emphatic world record by the … [Read more...]
Records at World Masters 2011
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Patricia Peterson and John Altendorf set world records early in the morning on the ninth day of the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.Peterson (Albany, N.Y.), who already set American records … [Read more...]
