FALMOUTH, Mass. – (August 14, 2011) – For some time now, it has been a rare occurrence for an American runner to win a prestigious U.S. road race. The last American woman to win here was Jen Rhines in 2003 and the last … [Read more...]
Lagat named Athlete of the Week
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – Bernard Lagat has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after improving his own American Record in the 5,000m at the Herculis Monaco Diamond League meet on July 22. Lagat finished … [Read more...]
State of the Sport 2011: Largest Events
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Each year Running USA releases statistics for the nation’s top road races including such popular lists as the Top 100 U.S. Timed, Largest Festivals, Largest by Distance, … [Read more...]
Kipruto, Rotich Take Honors at Bix 7
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Unlike most of the runners from Kenya who compete on the United States road running circuit, Silas Kipruto is tall enough to pass for a basketball player. And on Saturday, July 30, he … [Read more...]
Kogo, Kiros take Beach to Beacon Titles
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine – (August 6, 2011) – Kenyan Micah Kogo used his Olympic track speed to wear down a talented men’s field, while Aheza Kiros of Ethiopia cruised to victory on the women’s side … [Read more...]
Manzano named Athlete of the Week
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – Leo Manzano has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Emsley Carr Mile at the Aviva London Grand Prix Saturday. Manzano ran a smart race, starting near the … [Read more...]
Team USA for Daegu
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Eight reigning world champions will lead Team USA into the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships. USA Track & Field on Wednesday announced its roster for the 13th edition of the Championships, which … [Read more...]
Oliver wins in Glasgow
February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Oliver, Anderson, Huling & Williams win in Glasgow U.S. stars David Oliver, Alexandria Anderson, Dan Huling and Jesse Williams were all victorious in their respective events Saturday at the 2011 Five Nations Match in … [Read more...]
Jackson for New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
February 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Batman” coming to Beantown Bershawn “Batman” Jackson, world #1 at 400m hurdles in 2010, won’t have any hurdles to clear at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, but he will be flying around the oval at the Reggie Lewis … [Read more...]
