Thursday, February 09, 2017

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Usain Bolt leads his all-stars to relay win in Nitro meet

Sport24 - ‎6 hours ago‎
Melbourne - Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell helped the Bolt All-Stars win the 4x100-metre mixed relay on Thursday on the second of three nights of the Nitro Athletics meet.
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Athletes struggle with new IAAF online registration

New Vision - ‎11 hours ago‎
Countries are struggling to get to grips with IAAF's new online World Cross Country registration. Local organisers of the March 26 event said that many countries were finding it hard to adopt to the new format.
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World Cross memories – Sonia O'Sullivan

Athletes struggle with new IAAF online registration

New Vision - ‎11 hours ago‎
Countries are struggling to get to grips with IAAF's new online World Cross Country registration. Local organisers of the ... Athletes will stay at Imperial Royale and Africana hotels while IAAF officials will be at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel ...
World Cross memories – Sonia O'Sullivan
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FDA approves Marathon Pharmaceuticals DMD drug

Reuters - ‎2 hours ago‎
REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Marathon Pharmaceuticals' Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drug, Emflaza, to treat patients aged 5 years and above.
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Steve Young Is an Athlete Who's Actually Good at Finance

Bloomberg - ‎10 hours ago‎
Steve Young Is an Athlete Who's Actually Good at Finance. The next time you see him on ESPN, remember: He's probably thinking about private equity.
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IAAF freezes transfer of allegiance process

International Association of Athletics Federations - ‎Feb 6, 2017‎
RusAF also continues to face practical and legal difficulties in enforcing provisional doping bans and there continues to be very limited testing of Russian track and field athletes at the national level as well as troubling incidents at what testing ...

The Real Couple In Boston Marathon Bombing Movie To Divorce

Huffington Post - ‎5 hours ago‎
The Real Couple In Boston Marathon Bombing Movie To Divorce. The couple, who will be portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany, decided to “move forward as friends.

The Complete True Story of the First Marathon

Men's Journal - ‎5 hours ago‎
Author and ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes ran 153 miles from Athens to Sparta powered only by figs, olives, and cured meats - the endurance diet you might have found in 490 B.C.
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Death of Teen Athlete a Reminder That Flu Can Kill Anyone

NBCNews.com - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
Kayla Linton was a healthy, all-around athlete, but being fit did not protect her from the flu. Linton, who died last week in Baltimore, is among the dozens of often perfectly healthy children who die from influenza every year in the U.S.. Play ...

The Donna Marathon: Q&A with race founder Donna Deegan

Florida Times-Union - ‎1 hour ago‎
Founded in 2008, the Donna Marathon Weekend enters its 10th year of raising funds for the fight against breast cancer. The Florida Times-Union's Clayton Freeman spoke with race founder Donna Deegan about starting the event from the ground up, what ...

Saipan marathon course now IAAF/AIMS-certified

Marianas Variety - ‎3 hours ago‎
AFTER 12 years of holding long distance races, Saipan now has a marathon course certified by the International Association of Athletics Federation and Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.
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Springfield High School athlete dies after playing hockey

6abc.com - ‎22 hours ago‎
"He was small for an athlete and certainly small for a football player or a lacrosse player He played big and he played tough and he was tenacious," Rittenhouse said.

LOC website opens - IAAF World Cross Country Championships Kampala 2017

International Association of Athletics Federations - ‎10 hours ago‎
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) unveiled the official communication tools that will be used for interaction and access to information about the IAAF World Cross Country Championships Kampala 2017. The official website, www.iaafkampala2017.org, ...

Jamie Hawkins-Gaar, 32, dies after collapsing during a half-marathon

Tampabay.com - ‎17 hours ago‎
Jamie was running a half-marathon - his second in three weeks - when he collapsed less than a mile away from the finish line.

The Secret to Running a Faster Marathon? Slow Down

WIRED - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
It was 4 pm and still blazing hot. We were at 8,000 feet of altitude. The atmosphere was jovial. Philemon Rono, a relentlessly cheerful athlete known to his friends as askari kidogu—“Small Police”—cracked jokes at my expense for at least the first 20 ...

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alexis Mulvehill

Quad City Times - ‎7 hours ago‎
Coaches reason for nomination: “She consistently works hard at practices and games. I appreciate her toughness and ability to rebound, not to mention she has a great attitude, is coachable and a quality teammate,” says coach Papish.

Track and field preparing for coast-to-coast weekend meets

UTDailyBeacon.com - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
Fletcher finished third at the Virginia Tech Elite Meet with a personal best of 15.01m in the triple jump. Meanwhile, Sullivan finished first among collegians in the high jump ... with the conference and national leagues,” Alford-Sullivan said. With ...

Athlete of the Week

Bouldercityreview - ‎22 hours ago‎
Each week the coaches at Boulder City High School nominate an athlete to spotlight for contributions made to his or her team.

Oregon track and field teams looking for more NCAA qualifers

The Register-Guard - ‎2 hours ago‎
The indoor regular season has reached its final weekend of competition for the Oregon track and field team and that means the pressure's on for anyone still trying to secure a qualifying time or mark for the NCAA Indoor Championship meet ...

Track and field teams show out at Ted Nelson Classic

MSU Reporter - ‎5 hours ago‎
The Minnesota State men's and women's track and field teams found success in the Ted Nelson Classic this past weekend.

Learn the Dos and Don'ts of Running Your First Marathon

Lifehacker - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
Marathons are already intimidating, so the more you know about training, preparation, and what to do after the race the better. If you want to run a marathon, but you're feeling lost, this visual guide can help get you started. This visual guide, from ...

Oregon track and field teams looking for more NCAA qualifers

The Register-Guard - ‎2 hours ago‎
The indoor regular season has reached its final weekend of competition for the Oregon track and field team and that means the pressure's on for anyone still trying to secure a qualifying time or mark for the NCAA Indoor Championship meet ...

PLYMOUTH NORTH TRACK AND FIELD: Double titles for Blue Eagles

Wicked Local Plymouth - ‎1 hour ago‎
PLYMOUTH - Wednesday was a night of celebration for the Plymouth North track and field program. With a pair of wins over Silver Lake the Blue Eagles boys and girls squads wrapped up undefeated dual meet seasons with a Patriot League championship.

Indoor track and field: Lou Molino Invitational results

NorthJersey.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
55: 1. Shaheem Maple, Wayne Valley, 6.6; 2. Kyle Woodward, Hawthorne, 6.7; 3. Habacue Toupuissant, St. Joseph, 6.7; 4. Cedric Martin, Englewood, 6.8; 5. Gage Poindexter, St. Joseph's, 7.0; 6. Gianni Lisa, St. Joseph, 7.0.
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Track & Field takes on Tyson Invitational, Husky Classic

TexasSports.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Track & Field splits up again for a pair of meets this weekend that have earned a reputation as two of the best each year for certain disciplines.

Cummings girls try for four-peat in indoor track and field

Burlington Times News - ‎2 minutes ago‎
Cummings High School will aim for its fourth straight girls' indoor track and field state championship Friday at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem.

Track and Field Readies for FasTrack National Invite in New York

Penn Athletics - ‎3 hours ago‎
PHILADELPHIA - With the Ivy League Heptagonal Indoor Track and Field Championships looming just two weeks away, the University of Pennsylvania men's and women's track and field teams will begin their final preparations this weekend, competing for the ...

Track and field preparing for coast-to-coast weekend meets

UTDailyBeacon.com - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
With Christian Coleman now holding world records in the men's 60m race, as well as Shania Collins grabbing MVP honors last week, it is safe to say the sprint core of Tennessee's track and field squad could be something to keep an eye on as the SEC ...
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World Track And Field Body Maintains Russian Suspension From Competition

NPR - ‎Feb 6, 2017‎
That means Russia's national track and field team will not be able to compete in the August IAAF World Championships in London, although wiggle room in the ban could allow Russian athletes who are approved individually by the IAAF and submit to drug ...

Ohio Track and Field Prepares for Chipotle Marshall Invitational

Ohio University Athletics - ‎5 hours ago‎
ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio track and field team hits the road again to this weekend's Chipotle Marshall Invitational at the Jeff Small Track at the Chris Cline Indoor Complex.

Track and field teams compete at Mount Union Invite

The Campus - ‎7 minutes ago‎
The men's and women's track and field teams competed in the Jim Wuske Invitational at the University of Mount Union on Saturday, Feb. 4, earning multiple personal records and top finishes.

Men's track and field looks for second straight Liberty League indoor title

RIT Athletics - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
ROCHESTER, NY - The RIT men's track and field team is vying for its second straight title and fourth in six seasons, as they host the 2016-17 Liberty League Indoor Track and Field Championship from the Gordon Field House at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Girls place second at league track and field championships

Harvard Press - ‎17 hours ago‎
The Bromfield girls indoor track team placed a decisive second with a score of 90 points at the Midland-Wachusett League Division D championships on Friday Feb. 3. Littleton won the meet with 118 points.

North Point places at Class 4A East Region indoor track and field championships

So Md News (subscription) - ‎4 hours ago‎
Several Southern Maryland Athletic Conference athletes garnered region titles and several others enjoyed top finishes that catapulted them to states at the Class 4A East Region indoor track and field championships Wednesday evening at the Prince ...

Chopticon, Leonardtown place at Class 4A East Region indoor track and field championships

So Md News (subscription) - ‎4 hours ago‎
Several Southern Maryland Athletic Conference athletes garnered region titles and several others enjoyed top finishes that catapulted them to states at the Class 4A East Region indoor track and field championships Wednesday evening at the Prince ...

Seniors lead the way at boys track and field league championships

Harvard Press - ‎16 hours ago‎
In spite of strong performances by two of its runners, the Bromfield boys indoor track team finished in last place among the six teams competing at the Midland-Wachusett Division D League Championships on Friday, Feb. 3, at Fitchburg High School.

Track and field teams show out at Ted Nelson Classic

MSU Reporter - ‎5 hours ago‎
The Minnesota State men's and women's track and field teams found success in the Ted Nelson Classic this past weekend.

Georgia track and field to use Music City Challenge as postseason preview

Red and Black - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
Georgia track and field head coach Petros Kyprianou set out to compete at at least one postseason site this season. His team will have that chance this weekend at the Music City Challenge, hosted at Vanderbilt's multipurpose facility, which will also ...
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Missouri State withdraws as host of conference track and field championships

Springfield News-Leader - ‎Feb 8, 2017‎
Two days, two announcements from Missouri State University's athletics department about cuts because of budget woes. A day after the school announced a work group with the goal of reducing athletics department expenses by $750,000, the school ...

Alex Bloom wows UC's track and field community

The News Record - ‎8 hours ago‎
Alex Bloom is a name you'll see in University of Cincinnati's track and field record books for the foreseeable future.

Fauquier wins boys, girls championships at Conference 22 track and field meet

Fauquier Times - ‎22 hours ago‎
The Fauquier Falcons finished first in 17 events en route to winning the boys and girls championships at Conference 22 indoor track and field meet Wednesday at home in Warrenton. They scored 122 points in the boys competition to beat runner-up John ...

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