Thursday, November 10, 2016

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Usain Bolt, Elaine Thompson shortlisted for IAAF awards

India.com - ‎11 hours ago‎
Paris, Nov 10: Five-time IAAF World Athlete of the Year Usain Bolt has made the shortlists for the awards alongside with some other gold medalists at the Rio Olympic Games.
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The World's Highest-Paid Athlete Is About to Get a Whole Lot Richer

Fortune - ‎10 hours ago‎
Cristiano Ronaldo, already #1 on Forbes' list of The World's Highest-Paid Athletes, inked a new “lifetime” deal with Nike nke on Tuesday that will swell his coffers—even after he retires.

Who is the United Kingdom's greatest ever track and field athlete?

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎8 hours ago‎
In athletics, the glory is singular. When a rugby player scores a try it is invariably the culmination of a team effort. Footballers pick up trophies thanks to the collective work embraced by them and their colleagues.
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IAAF World Athlete of the Year 2016 finalists announced

International Association of Athletics Federations - ‎Nov 9, 2016‎
*IAAF Family: IAAF member federations, IAAF Committee members, IAAF meeting directors, IAAF athlete ambassadors, athletes' representatives, top athletes, members of the international press, IAAF staff members and the IAAF's official partners.

My path to the New York City Marathon: The end

ESPN - ‎Nov 9, 2016‎
In February, six weeks before a marathon I had signed up for, I injured my hamstring. Then in March, I received a lottery spot in the Nov. 6 New York City Marathon. On Sunday, I unfortunately didn't achieve my Boston qualifying goal. I did, however ...

Kenyans Out of IAAF Awards

AllAfrica.com - ‎10 hours ago‎
Four Kenyan Rio Olympic gold medallists failed to make final list of the 2016 IAAF World Athlete of the Year Awards.

Street closures and traffic patters for Saturday's Richmond marathon

Richmond.com - ‎Nov 9, 2016‎
Hermitage Road northbound from Boulevard to Pope Ave will be closed from 7 to 10am for the American Family Fitness Half Marathon. - Brookland Parkway both eastbound and westbound from Hermitage Road to Lamont Street will be closed from 7-10 a.m. ...

Official: 45K to Run Marathon, Related Events on Vegas Strip

CBS Local - ‎49 minutes ago‎
As part of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Weekend, more than 43k runners rocked the strip at night on Saturday for the inaugural 5k and on Sunday for the half marathon and marathon. Runners were treated to musical performances by Chromeo at the 5k finish ...

How An American Woman In Afghanistan Trains For A Marathon

Deadspin - ‎22 hours ago‎
“Women can't walk outside at all, to say nothing of running,” Jessica Wright told me. They're not supposed to be seen.

This Gender Neutral Athlete Wants to End Sex Segregation in Sports

VICE - ‎1 hour ago‎
The athlete and filmmaker had relocated to work on a forthcoming documentary, titled We Exist, about the lives of individuals who do not identify as male or female—instead preferring the terms "non-binary" or "gender neutral" to indicate their ...

Mangas signs to attend OSU for track and field

Putnam County Sentinel - ‎3 hours ago‎
She went from hoping to play basketball at the next level to participating in track and field at the collegiate level. The Lady Big Green athlete - the 2-time defending high jump titlist - signed a national letter-of-intent Wednesday afternoon to ...

Athlete of the Week: Allie Zucker

Quad City Times - ‎4 hours ago‎
COACHES REASON FOR NOMINATION: Coaches Katie Rokusek, Brittany Kissel and Jamie Bice said "Allie brings so many things to the table when it comes to the success of our team.

South's Jones signs to pole vault at PSU

Williamsport Sun-Gazette - ‎14 hours ago‎
MARK NANCE/Sun-Gazette Katie Jones of South Williamsport, front middle, signed a letter of intent to pole vault for Penn State's Track team next year.

Exec: Tabor better athlete, more competitive than Hargreaves

NFL.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Florida CB Teez Tabor spent two years playing in the shadow of former Gators star Vernon Hargreaves. Hargreaves is now in the NFL, but the two are still being compared, and one evaluator sees Tabor as the superior player in a couple categories.

Local pastor runs longest marathon of life for charity

Hartford City News Times - ‎19 hours ago‎
On Sunday, Oct 9, Rediger participated in the Chicago Marathon, a 26.2 mile event with 45,000 runners and 1.7 million spectators.

Nine prep athletes commit to NDSU track and field teams

INFORUM - ‎1 hour ago‎
The NDSU track and field teams signed nine athletes to letters of intent. Forum photo. FARGO—The North Dakota State men's and women's track and field teams continued their quest to reload during the NCAA early signing period. The women signed six ...

Elizabeth track and field, football standout Jaquan Mial commits to Rutgers

NJ.com - ‎Nov 8, 2016‎
The Rutgers track and field program received a boost Monday when it landed a commitment from 6-4, 190-pound Elizabeth (N.J.

High School Athlete Fatally Shot In Attempted Carjacking « CBS ...

CBS Local - ‎15 hours ago‎
(CBS) - A Chicago high school student who had dreams of playing college football was fatally shot this week during an attempted carjacking.
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Keitany And McFadden Extend Winning Streaks In NYC Marathon

NPR - ‎Nov 6, 2016‎
Mary Keitany of Kenya won her third consecutive New York City Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 24 minutes, 26 seconds, and leaving her closest competitors in the dust.

Mom Completes Half Marathon While Pushing Her Triplets in a Stroller

PEOPLE.com - ‎Nov 8, 2016‎
Suzy Goodwin has completed over 50 marathons and ultramarathons, and now that she's a mom-of-four, she's turned her running career into a team sport.
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Aerial views of the 2016 New York City Marathon - ESPN.com

ESPN - ‎Nov 8, 2016‎
What makes this marathon unique? The five boroughs, the iconic cityscape, the attractions, the people. Take a tour of New York along with the runners -- from up ...

Mangas signs to attend OSU for track and field

Putnam County Sentinel - ‎2 hours ago‎
She went from hoping to play basketball at the next level to participating in track and field at the collegiate level. The Lady Big Green athlete - the 2-time defending high jump titlist - signed a national letter-of-intent Wednesday afternoon to ...

Nine prep athletes commit to NDSU track and field teams

INFORUM - ‎1 hour ago‎
The NDSU track and field teams signed nine athletes to letters of intent. Forum photo. FARGO—The North Dakota State men's and women's track and field teams continued their quest to reload during the NCAA early signing period. The women signed six ...

Elizabeth track and field, football standout Jaquan Mial commits to Rutgers

NJ.com - ‎Nov 8, 2016‎
The Rutgers track and field program received a boost Monday when it landed a commitment from 6-4, 190-pound Elizabeth (N.J.

Four future Longhorns sign with Track & Field

TexasSports.com - ‎20 hours ago‎
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Track & Field has signed four future Longhorns to National Letters of Intent with the men's team pulling in a trio of recruits who rank among the best of the best in the U.S.

TRACK AND FIELD: BHS senior Alex Vollen will run for MSUM next season

Bemidji Pioneer - ‎14 hours ago‎
Bemidji High School senior Alex Vollen (center) signs his National Letter of Intent with Minnesots State University Moorhead, where he will be a member of the indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Pictured are, front row, from left, head BHS track ...

Prep signing day notes: Big day for Canon City track and field

Colorado Springs Gazette - ‎16 hours ago‎
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference school announced the expansion of its women's track and field program in September 2015.

PV 400-meter standout pledges to Hawkeyes

Quad City Times - ‎21 hours ago‎
She'll reunite with Donahue, who graduated last spring after winning four state championships. The two have been running together since Swanson was 8 years old with the Mississippi Valley Track and Field Club. "It'll be 13 or 14 years we run together ...

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