Summer Throws Camps: The John Godina World Throws Center
Demonstrating it's continuing efforts to grow Throwing and Track & Field in America the World Throws Center is proud to announce the John Godina Summer Throws Camps at BOTH Sac State in Sacramento, CA and Tiffin University, in Tiffin, Ohio.
This year's camp at Sac State will be held July 2th to July 6th and the Tiffin, Ohio camp will be held July 9th to July 13th.
Devers, O’Brien, Temple, Connolly Selected to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
DALLAS - Four track and field greats are among the 10 individuals and one team to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate Class of 2012.
Dayron Robles' Excellent Adventure
by Larry Eder
Dayron Robles, the world record holder in the 110m hurdles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medalist, will be visiting the US in the coming weeks. Robles is one of the most popular athletes in track & field and also one of the most traveled Cuban athletes of his generation.
American Athletes to Compete in Saransk, Doha
Many of Team USA’s finest including Jesse Williams, Allyson Felix and LaShawn Merritt are slated to compete in Doha, Qatar, Friday as the Samsung Diamond League kicks off its third annual series.
Brown-Trafton Named USATF Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS - Stephanie Brown-Trafton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the American record in the discus with a throw of 67.74m/222-3 last Friday in Maui, Hawaii.
adidas Grand Prix to Feature Top 1500-Meter Americans
Nine athletes who have won a total of 26 World Championships medals have been added to the field for the adidas Grand Prix on June 9, organizers have announced. Among them are Jenny Simpson, the reigning women’s 1500-meter world champion, along with Matthew Centrowitz, Bernard Lagat and Leo Manzano, the top three American men at the distance.
Four World Leading Performances in Jamaica
Courtesy of IAAF
Kingston, Jamaica - World Champions Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Carmelita Jeter lived up to their billings on Saturday as they highlighted the JN Jamaica International Invitational with electrifying performances to spark a nearly packed national stadium in Kingston.
Strike the Usain Bolt Pose: IAAF and Usain Bolt Launch Exclusive Online Contest
Monaco - The International Association of Athletics Federations in partnership with World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt are pleased to announce a brand new online contest open to all fans around the world with only one week to go to the Samsung Diamond League series.
USA vs. the World Broadcast
While more than 49,000 fans packed Franklin Field for USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays, more than one million tuned in through their TVs. The broadcast for the first stop of the 2012 Outdoor Visa Championship Series was carried live on NBC and enjoyed the highest rating for this event since 2003.
Launch of the ‘New Interval Training’ website - how to create an overnight sensation in 35 years
Eugene, Oregon, USA- June 7 2011 – After many years of development, a revolutionary new training method suitable for everyone, from recreational to Olympic and professional athletes, becomes freely available through the launch of the ‘New Interval Training’ website.
ULTRAMARATHON RUNNER SCOTT JUREK and CHERIBUNDI TART CHERRY JUICE TEAM UP FOR THE CHERIBUNDI MARATHON CHALLENGE
ASPIRING MARATHONERS GET OPPORTUNITY TO RUN IN THE ROCK N’ ROLL MARATHON WITH ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO LAS VEGAS - New York, NY -- Cheribundi tart cherry juice along with ultra-marathon runner Scott Jurek announce the Cheribundi Marathon Challenge, an opportunity for aspiring marathon runners to compete online for a great opportunity to win a trip and a coveted spot in the Rock & Roll
US Olympic Team Facebook page reaches 1 million fans on third day of "Join Team USA" initiative
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Today, just three days into the U.S.
RUNNER CLARA GRANDT SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH MIZUNO USA
Norcross, GA (June 8, 2011) – Mizuno USA, Inc., a leader in high-performance running footwear and apparel, announced today that they have signed an endorsement deal with runner Clara Grandt through 2013.
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