SAN FRANCISCO – On Saturday, August 27, the 2011 Giant Race welcomed 8,000-plus runners onto the field of the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants. There were four distances to choose from including a … [Read more...]
Merritt takes silver in Daegu
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEAGU, South Korea – LaShawn Merritt became just the fourth athlete to earn three career medals in the men’s 400-meter dash after earning a silver medal in the finals at the 13th IAAF World Championships … [Read more...]
Rupp, Flanagan place 7th in Daegu
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DAEGU, Korea – (Aug 27 – Aug 28, 2011) – In the first final at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Daegu on Saturday morning, the Kenyan women made history in the marathon as … [Read more...]
Jeter, Richardson win gold
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DAEGU, South Korea – Jason Richardson’s silver medal was upgraded to gold in the men’s 110 meter hurdles, while Carmelita Jeter won her first World Championships title in the women’s 100 meter and Jillian … [Read more...]
2 gold, 2 silver on Day 2
August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DAEGU, South Korea – Trey Hardee and Ashton Eaton scored a historic 1-2 finish in the decathlon, Brittney Reese defended her world title in the women’s long jump, and Walter Dix claimed a silver in a shocking men’s … [Read more...]
Moody top US finisher in Daegu
August 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DAEGU, South Korea – Tera Moody (Colorado Springs, Colo.) ran her second fastest ever marathon to finish 17th in 2:32:04 in the first final of the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Team … [Read more...]
US markets may avoid major shock
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Washington – Despite Friday’s downgrade of the US government’s top-notch credit rating, the first in history, US markets may avoid a major shock, as the rating decline came as no surprise and may … [Read more...]
Moderate drinking cuts risk of Alzheimers
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Moderate drinking cuts risk of Alzheimer’s – study Light to moderate social drinking, a glass or two of wine or beer a day, can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to American … [Read more...]
Team USA wins nine medals
August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Team USA concluded competition in the 2011 World University Games (WUG) Sunday in Shenzen, China. When the track and field portion came to a close, Team USA finished in a tie for the third-most medals won over the six … [Read more...]
Akor Wins Finest City Half Marathon
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO – (August 21, 2011) – A sold-out field of more than 8,000 professional and recreational runners from 44 states and 16 countries participated in the 34th edition of the America’s Finest City … [Read more...]
