CHICAGO - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon contributes an estimated $243.46 million in total business activity to the Chicago economy, according to a new economic impact report. The independent study was conducted by … [Read more...]
Nelson Awarded Athens Gold
August 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – The IAAF and the IOC has officially awarded Adam Nelson (Atlanta, Ga.) the 2004 Olympic gold medal in the shot put. The official results of the 2004 Athens Olympics list Nelson in first place with … [Read more...]
Kogo, Chepkirui Win Falmouth 2013
August 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
FALMOUTH, Mass. – Aug. 11, 2013 – Kenyan runners Micah Kogo and Joyce Chepkirui won the 41st New Balance Falmouth Road Race here with perfect conditions for running on Sunday, Aug. 11. On a beautiful morning, … [Read more...]
Quidditch World Cup in Kissimmee
April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Kissimmee, Florida hosted the 2013 Quidditch World Cup last weekend which was won by the University of Texas. Eighty teams and 1,600 athletes from across the United States, France, Canada and Mexico competed for the … [Read more...]
Felix named Athlete of the Year
November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Three-time London Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix was given the IAAF’s top annual honor Friday when she was named the organization’s Athlete of the Year. Felix was honored at the Athletes of the Year Awards Ceremony … [Read more...]
Cabada, Akor win in Los Angeles
October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES – (October 28, 2012) – Fernando Cabada arrived in California on Saturday from his altitude training base in Boulder, Colorado, so forgive him if he was a little excited to take advantage of the … [Read more...]
Maiyo, Guangul win Marine Corps
October 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28) – One week after the Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) made a statement at the Army Ten-Miler, its team made another statement in the nation’s capital at the 37th … [Read more...]
Beiseman, Olaru Win St. Louis Marathon
October 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
ST. LOUIS, MO (Oct. 21, 2012) – With ideal running weather setting the course for the day, participants of all levels rocked the streets of St. Louis at the 2nd TASK Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Marathon … [Read more...]
Curley, Woodring take Columbus titles
October 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio – (Oct. 21, 2012) – Near perfect running conditions, 25 patient champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 100-plus bands and entertainment along the course and a first-ever trip … [Read more...]
Return of the giants
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The world’s top two players, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, will head an all-star cast of the biggest names in golf at the eighth annual Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship – running January 17-20 at Abu Dhabi … [Read more...]
