London will host the Olympics for a record third time, and the 2012 U.S. Olympic distance team – led by two-time Olympic 1500 meter medalist Bernard Lagat, 2004 Olympic Marathon silver medalist Meb Keflezighi and … [Read more...]
Manzano grabs silver in 1500
August 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON – Team USA had its biggest track & field night thus far at 2012 Olympic Games, bringing home three silver medals and one bronze – including some from unexpected sources – at Olympic Stadium. … [Read more...]
RRCA Announces 2012 Roads Scholars
August 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
ARLINGTON, Va. – (July 31, 2012) – Since 1996, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has awarded grants totaling more than $ 400,000 through the Roads Scholar® program. The goal of the program is to assist … [Read more...]
Lida sets record
August 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LISLE, Ill. – Robert Lida became the first man over the age of 75 to ever run under 13.50 seconds in the 100-meters in winning the event in 13.49 as fans on the campus of Benedictine University witnessed another world … [Read more...]
Suhr wins Olympic Gold
August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON – Long the best pole vaulter in the United States, Jenn Suhr officially became the best pole vaulter in the world Monday evening when she won the gold medal in a stirring competition at Olympic Stadium. On … [Read more...]
Flanagan, Goucher 10th and 11th
August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON – Team USA’s Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher of Portland, Ore. finished within 16 seconds of one another as they crossed the finish line in 10th and 11th place, respectively, in the Olympic women’s marathon … [Read more...]
Richards-Ross gets her gold
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON — In the showcase event of the Olympic Games, USA and Jamaica had it out in the fastest 100 meters in Olympic history, not long after Sanya Richards-Ross became only the second American to win the Olympic women’s … [Read more...]
Hoffa claims bronze
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON – The third time was the charm for Reese Hoffa in the men’s shot put Friday night in Olympic Stadium as the 2007 world champion won his first Olympic medal while competing in his third Games. Hoffa’s medal … [Read more...]
Rupp wins historic silver
August 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON — Not since Billy Mills’ storied sprint to win the 1964 Olympic Games has an American man graced the podium of the men’s 10,000 meters. That changed Saturday night at Olympic Stadium when Galen Rupp made his own … [Read more...]
Team USA have London 2012 hopes
August 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LONDON – Team USA brings a group of athletes with an incredible depth and diversity of talent to the 2012 Olympic Games. With a mix of seasoned veterans including Reese Hoffa, Meb Keflezighi, Sanya Richards-Ross and … [Read more...]
