Gay to run Wednesday in Japan

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Contact:
Vicky Oddi
USA Track & Field
Communications Coordinator
317-713-4670; Vicky.Oddi@usatf.org


News and Notes, Volume 9, Number 49

Gay to run Wednesday in Japan

Two-time world 100m medalist Tyson Gay will return to the track on Wednesday, just days after setting an American record in the 100 meters, to run the 100 at the Super Track and Field meet in Kawasaki, Japan.

A three-time national champion in the 100, Gay broke his own American record on Sunday in Shangai, China, when he ran 9.69 seconds. His main competition in Japan will come from 2009 World Championships team member Rae Edwards and Mark Jelks. 2008 Olympic bronze medalist David Neville will run the men's 400m.

In field event action in Kawasaki, 2007 world champion Reese Hoffa will square off against 2009 USA Indoor champion Dan Taylor. 2008 Olympic Trials champion Derek Miles and 2009 USA Indoor champion Jeremy Scott are entered in the men's pole vault.

Three times the world champion over 200m, Allyson Felix will be stepping down in distance in Kawasaki to run the women's 100m. Two-time USA Outdoor champion Ginnie Powell is entered in the women's 100m hurdles, and two-time USA Outdoor champion Tiffany Williams will take on 2008 Olympic silver medalist Sheena Tosta in the women's 400m hurdles.2008 Olympians Funmi Jimoh and Kara Patterson will compete in their respective events, the long jump and the javelin.

For more information and complete results on the the Super Track and Field meet in Kawasaki, Japan visit www.iaaf.org.

Maurice Greene to Receive Major Taylor Award

Former "World's Fastest Man," Olympic gold medalist and sprinting legend, Maurice Greene will receive the Major Taylor Award in conjunction with the 26th Annual American Family Insurance Circle City Classic in Indianapolis.

Presented in honor of prominent Indianapolis cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor, the Major Taylor Award has been presented to African-American athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and officials annually since 1987. Recipients not only make a significant local and national contribution to youth but also encourage excellence in future generations. Greene will join such past recipients as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Muhammad Ali and Tony Dungy.

"We are excited to welcome Maurice back to Indianapolis and recognize him with the 2009 Major Taylor Award," said Marc Williams, Circle City Classic executive director/chief marketing officer. "Maurice, through his work in Los Angeles and Kansas City through his Foundation, is a tremendous advocate for the youth of our nation and greatly exemplifies what the Major Taylor Award is all about."

Greene will be recognized for his achievements at the Indianapolis Colts Classic Coaches Luncheon on Friday, October 2, and will be presented with the Major Taylor Award at halftime of Saturday's game. He joins Olympic gold medalist Cullen Jones as a 2009 recipient, marking only the third year with multiple recipients.

"I'm honored to receive this award," said Greene. "Major Taylor was a trailblazer as an African-American athlete and the Circle City Classic is a great event that promotes HBCU football and educational opportunities. I look forward to returning to Indianapolis, the home of USA Track & Field and a place I have competed several times, to be part of Classic Weekend."

The Alabama A&M University Bulldogs play the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University in football action at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, October 3 in the 2009 Circle City Classic. The Classic is co-presented annually by Indiana Black Expo and Indiana Sports Corp.

For more information on the 26th Annual American Family Insurance Circle City Classic, visit www.circlecityclassic.com and www.indianasportscorp.com.



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