June 2012
Bob Roggy: A Great One
By Elliott Denman
The shadow of Steve Prefontaine hovers all over "Tracktown USA." Thirty-seven years after his passing, the great "Pre" - who left us on the 30th of May 1975, the victim of a horrendous auto accident - eerily seems to be more alive than ever.
Slaney to Introduce Al Buehler Film at South Eugene High School
National Track & Field Hall of Famer Mary Slaney will introduce a special screening of “Starting at the Finish Line: the Coach Buehler Story,” which will be show at 5 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, June 27) at South Eugene High School.
Geena Gall Shows Audacity in Gaining Women's Olympic 800m Spot
By Roy Stevenson
After clear pre-race favorite Alysia Montano, the women's 800m places appeared to be open to whoever could muster the best sprint. And last year's fifth placer, OTC's Geena Gall, had the fastest final 200m of everyone to crash into second place and make her first Olympic team, 0.14 behind gun-to-tape tearaway leader Alysia Montano, and 0.22 ahead of veteran Alice Schmidt. "It's my first Olympic team; It's been my dream", an elated Gall said.
Ryan Bailey is an Improbable and Inspirational Addition to the U.S. Sprint Team
To say that 100m third-placer (9.93) Ryan Bailey was a dark horse for the men's 100-meter team for London would be a major understatement. "I'm truly blessed to be here. Hayward Field is like my home field. I'm happy to make the team. I really can't find the words to describe how I feel", said a humble Ryan at yesterday's interview.
Dead-Heat Procedures Announced
USA Track & Field and the United States Olympic Committee announce the following procedures, to be applied to the women’s 100 meters and any other running event for which there may be a dead heat for third place at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field.
How A Coin Toss May Decide Who Goes To 2012 Olympics With Jeter and Madison
Here is how USATF plans to work out the 100 meter dead heat in the third position. By Elliot Denman.
Future Stars Take Track at USA Youth Championships
ARLINGTON- Over 2500 of the country’s top young athletes will compete at the 2012 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 26 – July 1, 2012 in Arlington, TX at Maverick Stadium on the campus of University of Texas, Arlington.
Runcoach Reveals Training Habits of Marathon & Half Marathon Runners
SAN MATEO, Calif. - (June 20, 2012) - Each summer, tens of thousands of competitive and recreational runners take part in road races around the country. Runcoach, a leading provider of interactive training for runners of all levels, has announced the results of a new gender comparison study of runners training for the marathon and half-marathon.
Gill Athletics and USA Track & Field Announce 2012 National High School Track & Field Coach of the Year Award Winners
CHAMPAIGN-- Gill Athletics and USA Track & Field (USATF) announced the 2012 Gill Athletics National High School Track & Field Coaches of the Year today.
Cosby, Vogel Named USATF Athletes of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field has named two individuals as Athletes of the Week. Jessica Cosby has received the honor after establishing the American record in the women’s hammer throw Friday at the Prefontaine Classic, along with high school athlete Meghan Vogel, who showed selfless sportsmanship at the Ohio High School Division III state meet.
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