LISLE, Ill. – While temperatures in the mid-90s greeted the nation’s top masters athletes Thursday for the first day of the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships, it did little to slow down Sherwood … [Read more...]
Cleveland Marathon Economic Impact
August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CLEVELAND – (July, 2012) – A recently completed economic impact study has concluded that the 2012 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon generated $ 18.25 million toward the City of Cleveland’s economy during … [Read more...]
Sweeney Enters 20th Disney Marathon
July 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Alison Sweeney Enters 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Biggest Loser host is first celebrity to be a part of milestone weekend that features new commemorative medal, new course twists, new post-race party and … [Read more...]
Sanchez, Jarzynska Win Chicago Half
July 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – (July 22, 2012) – With the countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony just five days away, it was only fitting that two London-bound athletes emerged victorious on the streets of downtown … [Read more...]
Alemayehu Shatters Course Record
July 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SONOMA, Calif. – (July 15, 2012) – Tesfaye Alemayehu of Antioch, CA and Ethiopia grabbed the lead of the 9th Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on Butt-Burner Hill and never looked back on Sunday … [Read more...]
Foundation Doubles Bonus
July 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – (July 6, 2012) – USA Track & Field Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld have announced that the Foundation, after its board meeting June 30, will double the … [Read more...]
Team USA London Roster
July 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS – Four reigning Olympic Champions and eight current world champions highlight the Team USA roster nominated to the U.S. Olympic Committee by USA Track & Field. A roster of 127 men and women stands … [Read more...]
Tarmoh withdraws from 100m
July 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
EUGENE, Ore. – Jeneba Tarmoh has withdrawn herself from consideration for one of three Olympic Team positions in the women’s 100 meters. In an email forwarded to USATF President and Chairman Stephanie Hightower at … [Read more...]
US athletes for Hall of Fame
June 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Five American athletes named to inaugural IAAF Hall of Fame ISTANBUL, TURKEY – The IAAF announced Thursday that Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Carl Lewis, Edwin Moses, Al Oerter and Jesse Owens will be among the initial 12 … [Read more...]
Rupp does the Double
June 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
EUGENE, Ore. – June 28, 2012 – Just as the record crowd Thursday night at legendary Hayward Field was settling down after a thrilling women’s 5000 meter final, 16 men took to the wet evening track in … [Read more...]
