Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Google Track and Field Stories

L'Equipe Names Usain Bolt, Simone Biles Best Athletes of 2016

Latin American Herald Tribune - ‎6 hours ago‎
PARIS - French daily L'Equipe on Wednesday chose Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and United States gymnast Simone Biles as Athletes of the Year for 2016.
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Registration for 2017 Detroit marathon opens Jan. 1

Detroit Free Press - ‎6 hours ago‎
What: 40th Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon. When: Oct. 15. Where: Streets of Detroit and Windsor. Events: Marathon, half marathons (international and U.S.-only courses), five-person relay, 5k, kids fun run. Registration will open Jan. 1 with ...

2016 end-of-year reviews – long distance

International Association of Athletics Federations - ‎15 hours ago‎
It wasn't a slow race, but the athlete who finished closest to him was a shock. USA's Paul Chelimo, running in his first major outdoor championships, took the silver medal in a big PB of 13:03.90 behind Farah's 13:03.30.

Golden 25 - #8 - IAAF Prez Presses Forward

Around the Rings (subscription) - ‎7 hours ago‎
(ATR) IAAF President Sebastian Coe took a hard line against Russia at the 2016 Olympics. In 2017 the federation president must take the next steps towards rebuilding the torn relationship with All Russia Athletics Federation resulting from the drugs ...

Bronze medalist Galen Rupp makes a (mostly) permanent move to the marathon

OregonLive.com - ‎12 hours ago‎
Former University of Oregon distance runner Galen Rupp has changed his training to concentrate primarily on the marathon. "We're all convinced the marathon is Galen's best event," said Alberto Salazar, who coaches Rupp as part of the Portland-based ...
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Lebron James Is AP's Male Athlete Of 2016, Yet Still The Most Hated Of All Time

Forbes - ‎6 hours ago‎
LeBron James has never cheated. He's never gotten into any trouble off the court. He's not a dirty player or someone who has a bad reputation within the NBA.

Wheelchair athlete keeps pace, is determined to go beyond limitations

KSAT San Antonio - ‎9 hours ago‎
SAN ANTONIO - If you've ever played a sport you know that hard work, dedication and practice makes you a better athlete and that on each team there tends to be a star athlete that stands out amongst the rest. At Clark High School, that star is someone ...
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Golf Channel to air 15-hour Tiger Woods marathon on his birthday

GolfDigest.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
Getty Images 13 Apr 1997: Tiger Woods of the USA celebrates after sinking a 4 feet putt to win the US Masters at Augusta, Georgia.

2017 Track & Field Preview: Men's Sprints & Relays

LSUSports.net - ‎14 minutes ago‎
The Tigers earned a pair of top-five team finishes at the NCAA Championships during the 2016 season as they followed a trophy-winning fourth-place finish indoors by placing fifth nationally outdoors at Oregon's Hayward Field last June. Leading the way ...

Lexington High track and field squads open by beating Reading

Wicked Local Lexington - ‎9 hours ago‎
The Lexington High track and field teams defeated Reading to open their seasons on Dec. 20 in Boston. The LHS girls topped the Rockets, 55-31, and the boys won by a 53-33 over RMHS.

North Andover boys track and field team hungry for more head-to-head competition

Wicked Local North Andover - ‎2 hours ago‎
On Dec. 29, North Andover was set to line up with former Cape Ann League rival Triton to open the Scarlet Knights' head-to-head meet schedule for the 2016-17 season.

Dartmouth's track-and-field squads remain undefeated

SouthCoastToday.com - ‎Dec 27, 2016‎
On Dec. 19, the Dartmouth High School girls track and field team traveled to Wheaton College where they defeated crosstown rival Bishop Stang, 64.5-34.5.

Freeport, Pownal, Durham to vote on school track-and-field project

The Forecaster - ‎Dec 27, 2016‎
FREEPORT - Voters on Jan. 10 will be asked to approve borrowing more than $1.5 million to fund a turf field and track at Freeport High School. The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors in October scheduled the special election for residents of ...

Dec. 26 girls indoor track and field roundup

Times Herald-Record - ‎Dec 26, 2016‎
600: 41. Penny Greibesland (War) 1:51.57; 53. Sierra Walsh (War) 1:53.62; 63. Charlotte O'Connor (War) 1:55.41; 78. Kaeli Thompson (War) 1:59.18; 93.

TRACK AND FIELD: Himle named AA Assistant Coach of the Year

Crow River Media - ‎4 hours ago‎
Hutchinson assistant coach Lowell Himle talked with Tigers girls discus thrower Keerstin Viesselman during the 2016 state meet this past spring.

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