ST. LOUIS – (April 15, 2012) – On Sunday morning, Kenyan Julius Kosgei, 32, from Searcy, AR captured his first GO! St. Louis Marathon title in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 38 seconds. On a day when start temperatures … [Read more...]
True repeats Boston 5k win
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
BOSTON – April 15, 2012 – A 60 degree Sunday morning with light winds meant that the scene was set for some fast running at the fourth B.A.A. 5K, held the day before the 116th Boston Marathon. With the … [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...]
Ethiopians rule Carlsbad
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CARLSBAD, Calif. – (April 1, 2012) – The 27th Carlsbad 5000 had a familiar ring with repeat champions, fast times and windy conditions. When it ended Sunday, Dejen Gebremeskel of Ethiopia won the men’s … [Read more...]
Atmani, Lucas Win Shamrock Shuffle
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The 33rd Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K lived up to its billing as the world’s largest timed 8K road race as a record 34,372 runners crossed the finish line in Grant Park, beating the previous record set last … [Read more...]
Kiplagat, Suver win Dallas Half Marathon
March 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DALLAS - (March 25, 2012) - Under bright blue skies and sunny conditions, more than 14,500 entrants took to the start line for the 3rd Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. … [Read more...]
Collins, Daprano shine
March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
BLOOMINGTON, IND. – Bill Collins etched his name next to a pair of world marks while Jeanne Daprano left little doubt in setting her second world record is as many days as the Masters Indoor Track & Field … [Read more...]
Bradosky, Petrick win Sarasota Half
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SARASOTA, Fla. – March, 2012 – More than 3,000 runners and walkers took part in Sunday’s 7th First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay, making the race one of the largest single day event … [Read more...]
Team USA sets medal record
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Team USA left the Atakoy Athletics Arena Sunday after the final day of the World Indoor Championships with the most gold medals in team history. Brittney Reese (long jump) and Bernard Lagat (3,000m) each defended their … [Read more...]
Gilbertson, Kinne, Rocha win multiple titles
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NORMAL, Ill. – More than fifty national champions were crowned on the first day of competition of the USATF National Youth Indoor Track and Field Championships, with Zoe Gilbertson, Zachary Kinne and Phillip Rocha … [Read more...]
