Will C. Wood senior Tyler Sickler will lead his boys squad as well this season. (Joel Rosenbaum / The Reporter) The cross country season begins en masse on Saturday as runners hit the trails at Lagoon Valley Park for their first official trips up "Big Mama" and "Little Sister."
The Lagoon Valley
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Keith Conning: I will announce the Lagoon Valley Classic on Saturday.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Running USA wire 70, August 31, 2011
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In this edition:
Allan Steinfeld Development Award Applications Now Available
Schmitt, Lewy Boulet Win Giant Race Half-Marathon
Happiest City in USA Gives "Green Light" to Earth Day Destination Marathon
RRCA Announces Second Round of Runner Friendly Community Designations
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Running USA today and have your event listed here, as well as on www.RunningUSA.org
IAAF World Championships, Daegu, KOR, Aug 27-Sept 4
Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend, Anaheim, CA, Sept 3-4
Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon, VA, Sept 4
Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon, Dublin, OH, Sept 4
Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon, Carleton, OR, Sept 4
Eugene Women's Half-Marathon, Eugene, OR, September 4
Kaua'i Marathon, Kaua'i, HI, September 4
Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race, CT, September 5
USA 20K Championships
American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO, Sept 5
25th IAU 100K World Championship, Winschoten, NED, Sept 10
Hog Jog, Charolotte, NC, September 10
FASB Fitness Festival 5K, Denver, CO, September 10
Alta Peruvian Lodge Downhill Dash 8K, Alta, UT, September 10
World Mountain Running Championships, Tirana, Albania, Sept 11
La Sportiva EverGold Trail 5K & 10K, Vail, CO, September 11
Allan Steinfeld Development Award Applications Now Available
$25,000 training group grant deadline is September 30, 2011; winning team to be feted at Running USA 2012 on January 15 in Houston
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (August 31, 2011) - Running USA, the national industry non-profit organization, has announced that applications are now available for its annual Allan Steinfeld Development Award. The $25,000 training group grant will be presented at Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference during the Hall of Champions Dinner and Live Auction on Sunday, January 15 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.
"Like past years, we expect the top U.S. training groups to apply for this development award, and because all of them are worthy and deserving, we will face another difficult decision in selecting a winner. The Allan Steinfeld Development Award continues our decade-plus efforts to support outstanding American distance talent," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO.
At Running USA 2010, the inaugural development award was announced and named after Allan Steinfeld, a long-time leader in the sport, who jump-started the U.S. distance running resurgence when as head of the New York Road Runners he allocated $20,000 seed money ($1 per U.S. entry at the 2000 New York City Marathon) for the development program Team USA Distance Running launched in November 2000 that produced top training groups such as Team Running USA (two Olympic medals in 2004 and major marathon wins) and inspired others.
In February 2010, Team USA Minnesota was selected as the inaugural award winner, and in February 2011, Team USA Arizona was the second recipient of the award.
Established U.S. distance training groups are invited to apply for 2012 funding, and at its annual conference, Running USA will award $25,000 from its live and silent auction proceeds to one training group who will be represented and feted at the Hall of Champions dinner.
Applications for the third Allan Steinfeld Development Award are available now, and the deadline for submission is Friday, September 30, 2011. For an application or more information, contact award coordinator Bill Roe at: bill.roe@runningusa.org
About Running USA
Running USA advances, serves, promotes and celebrates the sport of running as a clearinghouse and resource center and though its popular annual conference, Running USA wire, Running USA E-News, website, annual marathon, half-marathon and State of the Sport reports, National Runner Survey and youth fitness portal RunningRocks.com and by supporting athlete development.
Running USA's more than 300 members includes events with 2-plus million finishers, race services companies, running-related media companies and organizations and the athletic industry.
In March 2009, the non-profit industry organization marked a decade of achievement to build and promote the sport. For more information, visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 696-6232 or ryan@runningusa.org
Schmitt, Lewy Boulet Win Giant Race Half-Marathon
Runners raise more than $115,000 for local charity - Project Open Hand; AT&T Park hosts more than 8,000 finishers on field of reigning World Series champions
SAN FRANCISCO - On Saturday, August 27, the 2011 Giant Race welcomed 8,000-plus runners onto the field of the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants. There were four distances to choose from including a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Races presented by FedEx, which created an opportunity for every participant level. All courses took runners through San Francisco's bay front streets and national parks and back to AT&T Park for a field finish and ballpark post-race party.
The half-marathon competition was led by top performances from two local Cal Berkeley alums. In the women's race, 2008 Olympian Magdalena Lewy Boulet, 38, (Lakewood HS, CA 1993; California 1997; Saucony; Poland 2001; U.S. 9/11; Oakland) held off Clara Horowitz Peterson, 27, (Head Royce HS, Oakland; Duke; San Anselmo, CA) in a photo finish. Both received the same time of 1 hour, 14 minutes, 31 seconds and each was under the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying standard of 1:15:00. Another Bay Area local Jake Schmitt, 24, (Redwood HS, Larkspur; California; Washington; Kentfield, CA) ran away with the men's half-marathon in his debut at the distance. Schmitt covered the 13.1 miles in 1:04:51, also qualifying for 2012 Olympic Trials next January in Houston.
At the second event edition, Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain, a long-time supporter of Project Open Hand, served as the official starter for the 5K participants. Runners were later greeted by the surprise appearance of Giants closer Brian Wilson, who greeted half-marathoners at the 5 mile mark. Wilson provided high fives and words of encouragement to each passing runner.
The Giant Race is a benefit for the San Francisco-based charity Project Open Hand. Together, participants and sponsors such as AT&T, Safeway, Vaska, PG&E and FedEx raised more than $115,000 for Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.
2nd Giant Race Half-Marathon
San Francisco, CA, Saturday, August 27, 2011
MEN
1) Jake Schmitt (CA), 1:04:51
2) Chris Chavez (CA), 1:05:28
3) Armen Vartanian (CA), 1:05:46
WOMEN
1) Magdalena Lewy Boulet (CA), 1:14:31
2) Clara Peterson (CA), 1:14:31
3) YiOu Wang (CA), 1:16:58
For complete results, photos and more, go to: www.race-sfgiants.com
Happiest City in USA Gives "Green Light" to Earth Day Destination Marathon
San Luis Obispo, California hosts inaugural marathon, half-marathon & 5K on April 22, 2012
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - (August 31, 2011) - The lush hills and premier wine country surrounding charming downtown San Luis Obispo (halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the Central Coast of California) will provide an aptly green-themed backdrop for the City's inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half, slated for Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Registration is now open through Active.com.
Recently designated the "Happiest Place in the USA" by National Geographic author Dan Buettner, San Luis Obispo, or "SLO," offers visiting racers a happy setting in which to experience a runner's high: scenic views, clean air, crisp ocean breezes, and before and after-race farm-fresh wine tasting, dining, and live entertainment at the event's three-day "SLO Life Expo."
Founded by Get Off the Couch Potato Sports Productions LLC, with title sponsorship from the City of San Luis Obispo's Tourism Business Improvement District, the inaugural event will feature a full and half-marathon benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training and a 5K race benefiting the local Special Olympics Chapter.
Honoring Earth Day, the event coordinators plan to take extra measures to ensure a "green" race environment by asking racers to participate in the "BYOB" (bring your own bottle) initiative and by using recycled paper and plastic for marketing and vendor materials.
Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, April 20 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday, April 21 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the SLO Life Expo at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. On race day, the SLO Life Expo will open at 7:00am and conclude at 4:00pm. Each finisher receives a technical t-shirt, medal, inaugural commemorative program as well as a "green" virtual goodie bag.
San Luis Obispo hotels offer the ideal home-base for vacationing runners to experience the area's lively downtown shopping district, endless outdoor adventures, and one-of-a-kind historic and cultural attractions such as Hearst Castle, Mission San Luis Obispo, world-class wine country and the famous Thursday Evening Farmer's Market.
For more information and updates on the inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, visit: www.SLOMarathon.com
For information on downtown San Luis Obispo's centrally located lodging and activities, go to: www.SanLuisObispoVacations.com
RRCA Announces Second Round of Runner Friendly Community Designations
Ten cities across the country met the program's criteria
ARLINGTON, Va. - (August 30, 2011) - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the oldest and largest distance running organization in the United States, has announced the second round of selections for the Runner Friendly Community designation: Allen Park, MI; Carson City, NV; Decatur, IL; Knoxville, TN; Lawrence, KS; Lynchburg, VA; Missoula, MT; Reading, PA; Salem, MA and The Woodlands, TX.
These communities have shown that they meet the program's criteria, which includes community infrastructure, community support and local government support for running. Each community has an infrastructure that can foster physical activity in a safe environment; a proven track record that organizations and businesses work together to promote running as a healthy exercise and sport; and there are positive relationships between the running community and local government.
The goals of the Runner Friendly Community program are to shine a national spotlight on communities that standout as runner-friendly and to provide incentives and ideas for communities to work towards becoming runner friendly communities. Runner friendly communities can increase the quality of life, improve physical activity for residents as outlined in the National Physical Activity Plan, and provide for increased economic impact for the community.
"In 2010, after the Missoula Marathon won the award for the Best Overall Marathon in the country from Runner's World magazine, the event doubled in size, bringing thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators to the community," said John Engen, Mayor of Missoula, MT. "The University of Montana's Business School did a study on the economic impact of the event and found that it pumped $1.3 million into the economy."
While runners do not require a lot of expensive equipment, there are several ways that local communities can invest to ensure that running is safe, affordable, accessible and enjoyable for anyone that wants to run.
"Carson City currently has an extensive network of trails and paved paths with no motorized vehicle access that allow for quiet and safe running experiences," said Janice Brod, Carson City Park and Recreation Commissioner. "Running is not only an inexpensive way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but an activity available to people of all ages and abilities."
Learn more about the program including detailed information about these and other Runner Friendly Communities at: www.rrca.org/programs/runner-friendly-community
About RRCA: The mission of the RRCA is to promote the development and growth of running clubs and running events throughout the country and to support the common interests of runners of all abilities during all stages in life. Through the RRCA, we provide a national infrastructure for the development of adult and youth running clubs and events that have boomed into a robust sporting activity. Visit RRCA.org for more information.
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In this edition:
Allan Steinfeld Development Award Applications Now Available
Schmitt, Lewy Boulet Win Giant Race Half-Marathon
Happiest City in USA Gives "Green Light" to Earth Day Destination Marathon
RRCA Announces Second Round of Runner Friendly Community Designations
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Running USA today and have your event listed here, as well as on www.RunningUSA.org
IAAF World Championships, Daegu, KOR, Aug 27-Sept 4
Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend, Anaheim, CA, Sept 3-4
Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon, VA, Sept 4
Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon, Dublin, OH, Sept 4
Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon, Carleton, OR, Sept 4
Eugene Women's Half-Marathon, Eugene, OR, September 4
Kaua'i Marathon, Kaua'i, HI, September 4
Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race, CT, September 5
USA 20K Championships
American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO, Sept 5
25th IAU 100K World Championship, Winschoten, NED, Sept 10
Hog Jog, Charolotte, NC, September 10
FASB Fitness Festival 5K, Denver, CO, September 10
Alta Peruvian Lodge Downhill Dash 8K, Alta, UT, September 10
World Mountain Running Championships, Tirana, Albania, Sept 11
La Sportiva EverGold Trail 5K & 10K, Vail, CO, September 11
Allan Steinfeld Development Award Applications Now Available
$25,000 training group grant deadline is September 30, 2011; winning team to be feted at Running USA 2012 on January 15 in Houston
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - (August 31, 2011) - Running USA, the national industry non-profit organization, has announced that applications are now available for its annual Allan Steinfeld Development Award. The $25,000 training group grant will be presented at Running USA 2012: The Industry Conference during the Hall of Champions Dinner and Live Auction on Sunday, January 15 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.
"Like past years, we expect the top U.S. training groups to apply for this development award, and because all of them are worthy and deserving, we will face another difficult decision in selecting a winner. The Allan Steinfeld Development Award continues our decade-plus efforts to support outstanding American distance talent," said Susan Weeks, Running USA CEO.
At Running USA 2010, the inaugural development award was announced and named after Allan Steinfeld, a long-time leader in the sport, who jump-started the U.S. distance running resurgence when as head of the New York Road Runners he allocated $20,000 seed money ($1 per U.S. entry at the 2000 New York City Marathon) for the development program Team USA Distance Running launched in November 2000 that produced top training groups such as Team Running USA (two Olympic medals in 2004 and major marathon wins) and inspired others.
In February 2010, Team USA Minnesota was selected as the inaugural award winner, and in February 2011, Team USA Arizona was the second recipient of the award.
Established U.S. distance training groups are invited to apply for 2012 funding, and at its annual conference, Running USA will award $25,000 from its live and silent auction proceeds to one training group who will be represented and feted at the Hall of Champions dinner.
Applications for the third Allan Steinfeld Development Award are available now, and the deadline for submission is Friday, September 30, 2011. For an application or more information, contact award coordinator Bill Roe at: bill.roe@runningusa.org
About Running USA
Running USA advances, serves, promotes and celebrates the sport of running as a clearinghouse and resource center and though its popular annual conference, Running USA wire, Running USA E-News, website, annual marathon, half-marathon and State of the Sport reports, National Runner Survey and youth fitness portal RunningRocks.com and by supporting athlete development.
Running USA's more than 300 members includes events with 2-plus million finishers, race services companies, running-related media companies and organizations and the athletic industry.
In March 2009, the non-profit industry organization marked a decade of achievement to build and promote the sport. For more information, visit: RunningUSA.org or contact Ryan Lamppa at (805) 696-6232 or ryan@runningusa.org
Schmitt, Lewy Boulet Win Giant Race Half-Marathon
Runners raise more than $115,000 for local charity - Project Open Hand; AT&T Park hosts more than 8,000 finishers on field of reigning World Series champions
SAN FRANCISCO - On Saturday, August 27, the 2011 Giant Race welcomed 8,000-plus runners onto the field of the 2010 World Champion San Francisco Giants. There were four distances to choose from including a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Races presented by FedEx, which created an opportunity for every participant level. All courses took runners through San Francisco's bay front streets and national parks and back to AT&T Park for a field finish and ballpark post-race party.
The half-marathon competition was led by top performances from two local Cal Berkeley alums. In the women's race, 2008 Olympian Magdalena Lewy Boulet, 38, (Lakewood HS, CA 1993; California 1997; Saucony; Poland 2001; U.S. 9/11; Oakland) held off Clara Horowitz Peterson, 27, (Head Royce HS, Oakland; Duke; San Anselmo, CA) in a photo finish. Both received the same time of 1 hour, 14 minutes, 31 seconds and each was under the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying standard of 1:15:00. Another Bay Area local Jake Schmitt, 24, (Redwood HS, Larkspur; California; Washington; Kentfield, CA) ran away with the men's half-marathon in his debut at the distance. Schmitt covered the 13.1 miles in 1:04:51, also qualifying for 2012 Olympic Trials next January in Houston.
At the second event edition, Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain, a long-time supporter of Project Open Hand, served as the official starter for the 5K participants. Runners were later greeted by the surprise appearance of Giants closer Brian Wilson, who greeted half-marathoners at the 5 mile mark. Wilson provided high fives and words of encouragement to each passing runner.
The Giant Race is a benefit for the San Francisco-based charity Project Open Hand. Together, participants and sponsors such as AT&T, Safeway, Vaska, PG&E and FedEx raised more than $115,000 for Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.
2nd Giant Race Half-Marathon
San Francisco, CA, Saturday, August 27, 2011
MEN
1) Jake Schmitt (CA), 1:04:51
2) Chris Chavez (CA), 1:05:28
3) Armen Vartanian (CA), 1:05:46
WOMEN
1) Magdalena Lewy Boulet (CA), 1:14:31
2) Clara Peterson (CA), 1:14:31
3) YiOu Wang (CA), 1:16:58
For complete results, photos and more, go to: www.race-sfgiants.com
Happiest City in USA Gives "Green Light" to Earth Day Destination Marathon
San Luis Obispo, California hosts inaugural marathon, half-marathon & 5K on April 22, 2012
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - (August 31, 2011) - The lush hills and premier wine country surrounding charming downtown San Luis Obispo (halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the Central Coast of California) will provide an aptly green-themed backdrop for the City's inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half, slated for Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Registration is now open through Active.com.
Recently designated the "Happiest Place in the USA" by National Geographic author Dan Buettner, San Luis Obispo, or "SLO," offers visiting racers a happy setting in which to experience a runner's high: scenic views, clean air, crisp ocean breezes, and before and after-race farm-fresh wine tasting, dining, and live entertainment at the event's three-day "SLO Life Expo."
Founded by Get Off the Couch Potato Sports Productions LLC, with title sponsorship from the City of San Luis Obispo's Tourism Business Improvement District, the inaugural event will feature a full and half-marathon benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training and a 5K race benefiting the local Special Olympics Chapter.
Honoring Earth Day, the event coordinators plan to take extra measures to ensure a "green" race environment by asking racers to participate in the "BYOB" (bring your own bottle) initiative and by using recycled paper and plastic for marketing and vendor materials.
Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, April 20 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday, April 21 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the SLO Life Expo at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. On race day, the SLO Life Expo will open at 7:00am and conclude at 4:00pm. Each finisher receives a technical t-shirt, medal, inaugural commemorative program as well as a "green" virtual goodie bag.
San Luis Obispo hotels offer the ideal home-base for vacationing runners to experience the area's lively downtown shopping district, endless outdoor adventures, and one-of-a-kind historic and cultural attractions such as Hearst Castle, Mission San Luis Obispo, world-class wine country and the famous Thursday Evening Farmer's Market.
For more information and updates on the inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, visit: www.SLOMarathon.com
For information on downtown San Luis Obispo's centrally located lodging and activities, go to: www.SanLuisObispoVacations.com
RRCA Announces Second Round of Runner Friendly Community Designations
Ten cities across the country met the program's criteria
ARLINGTON, Va. - (August 30, 2011) - The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the oldest and largest distance running organization in the United States, has announced the second round of selections for the Runner Friendly Community designation: Allen Park, MI; Carson City, NV; Decatur, IL; Knoxville, TN; Lawrence, KS; Lynchburg, VA; Missoula, MT; Reading, PA; Salem, MA and The Woodlands, TX.
These communities have shown that they meet the program's criteria, which includes community infrastructure, community support and local government support for running. Each community has an infrastructure that can foster physical activity in a safe environment; a proven track record that organizations and businesses work together to promote running as a healthy exercise and sport; and there are positive relationships between the running community and local government.
The goals of the Runner Friendly Community program are to shine a national spotlight on communities that standout as runner-friendly and to provide incentives and ideas for communities to work towards becoming runner friendly communities. Runner friendly communities can increase the quality of life, improve physical activity for residents as outlined in the National Physical Activity Plan, and provide for increased economic impact for the community.
"In 2010, after the Missoula Marathon won the award for the Best Overall Marathon in the country from Runner's World magazine, the event doubled in size, bringing thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators to the community," said John Engen, Mayor of Missoula, MT. "The University of Montana's Business School did a study on the economic impact of the event and found that it pumped $1.3 million into the economy."
While runners do not require a lot of expensive equipment, there are several ways that local communities can invest to ensure that running is safe, affordable, accessible and enjoyable for anyone that wants to run.
"Carson City currently has an extensive network of trails and paved paths with no motorized vehicle access that allow for quiet and safe running experiences," said Janice Brod, Carson City Park and Recreation Commissioner. "Running is not only an inexpensive way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but an activity available to people of all ages and abilities."
Learn more about the program including detailed information about these and other Runner Friendly Communities at: www.rrca.org/programs/runner-friendly-community
About RRCA: The mission of the RRCA is to promote the development and growth of running clubs and running events throughout the country and to support the common interests of runners of all abilities during all stages in life. Through the RRCA, we provide a national infrastructure for the development of adult and youth running clubs and events that have boomed into a robust sporting activity. Visit RRCA.org for more information.
Contact Information
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director, ryan@runningusa.org, (805) 696-6232
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Michta's race walk highlights day five
DAEGU, South Korea – Maria Michta represented Team USA in the women’s 20 kilometer race walk during the only final contested on the fifth day of the World Championships through the streets of downtown Daegu.
Michta (Nesconset, N.Y.) finished in 1:38:54 crossing the line in 30th place. The athletes faced hot and sunny conditions, only made worse by the 88 percent humidity as the race started.
Michta went out conservatively as she walked through the 5 km mark in 47th place in 24:18. By the half-way mark, Michta passed five competitors and split 48:48. Michta continued to reel in one competitor after another, and by the 15 km mark she advanced to 35th place in 1:13:43. Over the final 5 km, Michta strived to pass a pair of Colombian athletes, and she was successful in passing them with only 1 km to go.
This was the first World Championship appearance for the 25-year-old race walker who is the two-time defending U.S. Champion both indoors and out.
Athlete Quote
Maria Michta, women's 20 km race walk
“The race went out very slow, and I was conservative, so I was in the back of the pack. I went out in about 4:58-4:59 (per kilometer), then I hit 4:50, and I kind of was in the back, but it was great to have that Swiss girl there. I would go a little bit, then she would go, then I would go and get the next group. I feel like for 8 K we didn’t battle, but we pulled each other along. That was really great.
“Then I just kept looking ahead to the girls and being like ‘go catch that one, go catch that one.’ Then end the end there were those Columbian girls and in my head I was like for Pan-Am games, these are the girls I am going to see again. I thought ‘you want that girl for a medal’ and on the last lap I just had to get that Colombian girl, and I got here a little before the 19 K.
Midway Recap
Team USA will try to add to its medal count on Thursday when U.S. athletes compete in finals in four events: men's high jump, women's 1500m, men's and women's 400m hurdles.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor (Decatur, Ga.) and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Bershawn Jackson (Raleigh, N.C.) headline the men’s 400m hurdles field.
Two-time World Outdoor silver medalist LaShinda Demus (Nike; South Carolina 2004; Wilson HS, Long Beach 2001; lives in Palmdale, Calif.) moved a step closer in her quest for a gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles by posting the fastest qualifying time in the semifinal round Tuesday.
The Thursday morning session features qualifying in the four field events: men's shot put, women's javelin, women's high jump, men's long jump.
On the track preliminary heats will be contested in the men's 5,000, women's 200, women's 800 and the men's 4x400m relay.
Team USA Medal Breakdown through Aug. 31:
Gold Medals - 4
Women's long jump - Brittney Reese
Decathlon - Trey Hardee
Women's 100m-- Carmelita Jeter (Bishop Montgomery High School, Torrance, CA 1998; CS Dominquez Hills 2003)
Men's 110m hurdles -- Jason Richardson
Silver Medals - 4
Decathlon - Ashton Eaton
Men's 100 -- Walter Dix
Women's 400m -- Allyson Felix (Los Angeles Baptist HS 2003; USC dnc)
Men's 400m -- LaShawn Merritt
Bronze Medals - 1
Women's shot put - Jillian Camarena-Williams (Woodland HS 2000; Stanford 2004; NYAC)
For complete results, visit www.iaaf.org
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Michta (Nesconset, N.Y.) finished in 1:38:54 crossing the line in 30th place. The athletes faced hot and sunny conditions, only made worse by the 88 percent humidity as the race started.
Michta went out conservatively as she walked through the 5 km mark in 47th place in 24:18. By the half-way mark, Michta passed five competitors and split 48:48. Michta continued to reel in one competitor after another, and by the 15 km mark she advanced to 35th place in 1:13:43. Over the final 5 km, Michta strived to pass a pair of Colombian athletes, and she was successful in passing them with only 1 km to go.
This was the first World Championship appearance for the 25-year-old race walker who is the two-time defending U.S. Champion both indoors and out.
Athlete Quote
Maria Michta, women's 20 km race walk
“The race went out very slow, and I was conservative, so I was in the back of the pack. I went out in about 4:58-4:59 (per kilometer), then I hit 4:50, and I kind of was in the back, but it was great to have that Swiss girl there. I would go a little bit, then she would go, then I would go and get the next group. I feel like for 8 K we didn’t battle, but we pulled each other along. That was really great.
“Then I just kept looking ahead to the girls and being like ‘go catch that one, go catch that one.’ Then end the end there were those Columbian girls and in my head I was like for Pan-Am games, these are the girls I am going to see again. I thought ‘you want that girl for a medal’ and on the last lap I just had to get that Colombian girl, and I got here a little before the 19 K.
Midway Recap
Team USA will try to add to its medal count on Thursday when U.S. athletes compete in finals in four events: men's high jump, women's 1500m, men's and women's 400m hurdles.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor (Decatur, Ga.) and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Bershawn Jackson (Raleigh, N.C.) headline the men’s 400m hurdles field.
Two-time World Outdoor silver medalist LaShinda Demus (Nike; South Carolina 2004; Wilson HS, Long Beach 2001; lives in Palmdale, Calif.) moved a step closer in her quest for a gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles by posting the fastest qualifying time in the semifinal round Tuesday.
The Thursday morning session features qualifying in the four field events: men's shot put, women's javelin, women's high jump, men's long jump.
On the track preliminary heats will be contested in the men's 5,000, women's 200, women's 800 and the men's 4x400m relay.
Team USA Medal Breakdown through Aug. 31:
Gold Medals - 4
Women's long jump - Brittney Reese
Decathlon - Trey Hardee
Women's 100m-- Carmelita Jeter (Bishop Montgomery High School, Torrance, CA 1998; CS Dominquez Hills 2003)
Men's 110m hurdles -- Jason Richardson
Silver Medals - 4
Decathlon - Ashton Eaton
Men's 100 -- Walter Dix
Women's 400m -- Allyson Felix (Los Angeles Baptist HS 2003; USC dnc)
Men's 400m -- LaShawn Merritt
Bronze Medals - 1
Women's shot put - Jillian Camarena-Williams (Woodland HS 2000; Stanford 2004; NYAC)
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Cowboys, Hoyas Start DI Cross Country Season as Nation’s Top Dogs
Georgetown women earn ten first-place votes after finishing fourth at last year’s NCAA Championships
August 30, 2011
NEW ORLEANS – On Tuesday, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its preseason national cross country coaches’ poll for the 2011 NCAA Division I season. Two-time defending NCAA men’s champion Oklahoma State earned ten of 12 first-place votes to remain as the No. 1 team in the country to start the season while Georgetown was selected as the top women’s team in the country for the first time in school history.
MEN’S POLL
The Cowboys of Oklahoma State will seek a third-straight NCAA crown this November and will return a full slate of returning USTFCCCA All-Americans including German Fernandez (Riverbank HS, CA 2008; Oklahoma State 2012), Colby Lowe, Johnathan Stublaski, Girma Mecheso, and Tom Farrell. The Cowboys also added All-American Shadrack Kipchirchir, a sophomore transfer from Western Kentucky.
The men’s No. 2 slot is held by Stanford who finished fourth at the NCAA meet last fall. Wisconsin, who was third at the same meeting, holds at No. 3. Both Stanford and Wisconsin also received one first-place vote. The top ten is rounded out by No. 4 Oregon, No. 5 Iona, No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 7 Colorado, No. 8 Florida State, No. 8 Indiana, and No. 10 Portland.
Eastern Kentucky makes their first-ever appearance in the national poll with a No. 28 debut.
The Big East Conference has the most men’s teams in the national top 30 to begin the season, which includes No. 14 Syracuse, No. 17 Villanova, No. 18 Providence, No. 20 Louisville, No. 22 Georgetown, and No. 23 Notre Dame. The Pac-12, who gained No. 7 Colorado, and the Big Ten each has four men’s teams listed in the year’s first poll.
WOMEN’S POLL
Georgetown’s women make their first-ever appearance as the top team in the country according to the nation’s coaches. The Hoyas’ previous all-time best ranking was No. 2 on September 24, 2002 – a season in which they eventually finished fourth nationally. In 2010, Georgetown again finished fourth, and this year return six of their seven NCAA lineup, including national runner-up Emily Infeld, Emily Jones, Renee Tomlin, and Madeline Chambers.
At No. 2, New Mexico gained their all-time best ranking after claiming their all-time best NCAA finish of fifth a year ago. Providence rings in at No. 3. Both New Mexico and Providence also earned a first-place vote. Colorado, a new addition to the Pac-12, was selected fourth while two-time defending team champion Villanova was chosen as the No. 5 team in the land to begin the 2011 season.
Reigning national runner-up Florida State starts at No. 6, and No. 7 Stanford, No. 8 Arizona, No. 9 Duke, and No. 10 Iowa State round out the nation’s top ten.
Texas’ ranking at No. 14 is the squad’s all-time high.
The ACC with six members in the women’s top 30 leads all conferences. Florida State, Duke, No. 12 North Carolina, No. 17 Virginia, No. 18 Boston College, and No. 21 NC State will make the league as competitive as ever. The Big East, Big Ten, and Pac-12 each have five teams in the national poll.
The NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships will be held on Monday, November 21, in Terre Haute, Ind. NCAA Regional Championships will be held nine days prior on Saturday, November 12.
USTFCCCA
NCAA Division I
Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll
2011 Preseason -- August 30
next ranking: September 13
Rank
Institution
Points
Region
Conference
Location
2011 FINAL
1
Oklahoma State (10)
357
Midwest
Big 12
Stillwater, Okla.
1
2
Stanford (1)
342
West
Pac-12
Palo Alto, Calif.
4
3
Wisconsin (1)
335
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Madison, Wis.
3
4
Oregon
299
West
Pac-12
Eugene, Ore.
6
5
Iona
292
Northeast
Metro Atlantic
New Rochelle, N.Y.
8
6
Oklahoma
288
Midwest
Big 12
Norman, Okla.
5
7
Colorado
284
Mountain
Pac-12
Boulder, Colo.
15
8
Florida State
261
South
ACC
Tallahassee, Fla.
2
8
Indiana
261
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Bloomington, Ind.
7
10
Portland
252
West
West Coast
Portland, Ore.
13
11
Princeton
225
Mid-Atlantic
Ivy
Princeton, N.J.
12
12
Northern Arizona
223
Mountain
Big Sky
Flagstaff, Ariz.
9
13
NC State
222
Southeast
ACC
Raleigh, N.C.
20
14
Syracuse
218
Northeast
Big East
Syracuse, N.Y.
14
15
Arkansas
201
South Central
SEC
Fayetteville, Ark.
10
16
BYU
192
Mountain
West Coast
Provo, Utah
18
17
Villanova
153
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Villanova, Pa.
23
18
Providence
148
Northeast
Big East
Providence, R.I.
22
19
Virginia
134
Southeast
ACC
Charlottesville, Va.
17
20
Louisville
131
Southeast
Big East
Louisville, Ky.
28
21
New Mexico
110
Mountain
Mountain West
Albuquerque, N.M.
16
22
Georgetown
82
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Washington, D.C.
29
23
Notre Dame
79
Great Lakes
Big East
South Bend, Ind.
25
24
Texas
78
South Central
Big 12
Austin, Texas
26
25
Ohio State
66
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Columbus, Ohio
DNQ
26
Florida
65
South
SEC
Gainesville, Fla.
DNQ
27
Minnesota
58
Midwest
Big Ten
Minneapolis, Minn.
27
28
Eastern Kentucky
40
Southeast
Ohio Valley
Richmond, Ky.
DNQ
29
Arizona State
30
West
Pac-12
Tempe, Ariz.
DNQ
30
Dartmouth
24
Northeast
Ivy
Hanover, N.H.
DNQ
Others Receiving Votes: Alabama 20, Penn State 20, North Carolina 17, William & Mary 17, Michigan State 13, Washington 12, Michigan 10, Lamar 6, Arizona 4, Texas A&M 2, Columbia 1.
compiled by Don Kopriva
USTFCCCA
NCAA Division I
Women's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll
2011 Preseason -- August 30
next ranking: September 13
Rank
Institution
Points
Region
Conference
Location
2011 FINAL
1
Georgetown (10)
358
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Washington, D.C.
4
2
New Mexico (1)
334
Mountain
Mountain West
Albuquerque, N.M.
5
3
Providence (1)
333
Northeast
Big East
Providence, R.I.
9
4
Colorado
324
Mountain
Pac-12
Boulder, Colo.
6
5
Villanova
308
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Villanova, Pa.
1
6
Florida State
278
South
ACC
Tallahassee, Fla.
2
7
Stanford
276
West
Pac-12
Palo Alto, Calif.
13
8
Arizona
242
West
Pac-12
Tucson, Ariz.
11
9
Duke
241
Southeast
ACC
Durham, N.C.
17
10
Iowa State
236
Midwest
Big 12
Ames, Iowa
8
11
Washington
219
West
Pac-12
Seattle, Wash.
16
12
North Carolina
203
Southeast
ACC
Chapel Hill, N.C.
14
13
Michigan
198
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Ann Arbor, Mich.
22
14
Texas
190
South Central
Big 12
Austin, Texas
20
15
Syracuse
172
Northeast
Big East
Syracuse, N.Y.
10
16
Oregon
156
West
Pac-12
Eugene, Ore.
12
17
Virginia
144
Southeast
ACC
Charlottesville, Va.
21
18
Penn State
134
Mid-Atlantic
Big Ten
State College, Pa.
26
18
Boston College
134
Northeast
ACC
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
19
20
Texas Tech
129
Mountain
Big 12
Lubbock, Texas
3
21
NC State
108
Southeast
ACC
Raleigh, N.C.
24
22
Princeton
106
Mid-Atlantic
Ivy
Princeton, N.J.
15
22
Florida
106
South
SEC
Gainesville, Fla.
29
24
West Virginia
105
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Morgantown, W. Va.
DNQ
25
BYU
98
Mountain
West Coast
Provo, Utah
DNQ
26
Oklahoma State
88
Midwest
Big 12
Stillwater, Okla.
17
27
Toledo
75
Great Lakes
Mid-American
Toledo, Ohio
28
28
Iowa
69
Midwest
Big Ten
Iowa City, Iowa
DNQ
29
Michigan State
60
Great Lakes
Big Ten
East Lansing, Mich.
23
30
Minnesota
52
Midwest
Big Ten
Minneapolis, Minn.
27
Others Receiving Votes: Columbia 43, Arkansas 15, Kansas State 13, Indiana 9, UCalifornia 7, Tulsa 6, San Francisco 6, Vanderbilt 2, James Madison 1, Stony Brook 1, La Salle 1
compiled by Jesse Rosen
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Tom Lewis
U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
Communications Manager
1100 Poydras St., Suite 1750
New Orleans, LA 70163
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Email: tom@ustfccca.org
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August 30, 2011
NEW ORLEANS – On Tuesday, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its preseason national cross country coaches’ poll for the 2011 NCAA Division I season. Two-time defending NCAA men’s champion Oklahoma State earned ten of 12 first-place votes to remain as the No. 1 team in the country to start the season while Georgetown was selected as the top women’s team in the country for the first time in school history.
MEN’S POLL
The Cowboys of Oklahoma State will seek a third-straight NCAA crown this November and will return a full slate of returning USTFCCCA All-Americans including German Fernandez (Riverbank HS, CA 2008; Oklahoma State 2012), Colby Lowe, Johnathan Stublaski, Girma Mecheso, and Tom Farrell. The Cowboys also added All-American Shadrack Kipchirchir, a sophomore transfer from Western Kentucky.
The men’s No. 2 slot is held by Stanford who finished fourth at the NCAA meet last fall. Wisconsin, who was third at the same meeting, holds at No. 3. Both Stanford and Wisconsin also received one first-place vote. The top ten is rounded out by No. 4 Oregon, No. 5 Iona, No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 7 Colorado, No. 8 Florida State, No. 8 Indiana, and No. 10 Portland.
Eastern Kentucky makes their first-ever appearance in the national poll with a No. 28 debut.
The Big East Conference has the most men’s teams in the national top 30 to begin the season, which includes No. 14 Syracuse, No. 17 Villanova, No. 18 Providence, No. 20 Louisville, No. 22 Georgetown, and No. 23 Notre Dame. The Pac-12, who gained No. 7 Colorado, and the Big Ten each has four men’s teams listed in the year’s first poll.
WOMEN’S POLL
Georgetown’s women make their first-ever appearance as the top team in the country according to the nation’s coaches. The Hoyas’ previous all-time best ranking was No. 2 on September 24, 2002 – a season in which they eventually finished fourth nationally. In 2010, Georgetown again finished fourth, and this year return six of their seven NCAA lineup, including national runner-up Emily Infeld, Emily Jones, Renee Tomlin, and Madeline Chambers.
At No. 2, New Mexico gained their all-time best ranking after claiming their all-time best NCAA finish of fifth a year ago. Providence rings in at No. 3. Both New Mexico and Providence also earned a first-place vote. Colorado, a new addition to the Pac-12, was selected fourth while two-time defending team champion Villanova was chosen as the No. 5 team in the land to begin the 2011 season.
Reigning national runner-up Florida State starts at No. 6, and No. 7 Stanford, No. 8 Arizona, No. 9 Duke, and No. 10 Iowa State round out the nation’s top ten.
Texas’ ranking at No. 14 is the squad’s all-time high.
The ACC with six members in the women’s top 30 leads all conferences. Florida State, Duke, No. 12 North Carolina, No. 17 Virginia, No. 18 Boston College, and No. 21 NC State will make the league as competitive as ever. The Big East, Big Ten, and Pac-12 each have five teams in the national poll.
The NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships will be held on Monday, November 21, in Terre Haute, Ind. NCAA Regional Championships will be held nine days prior on Saturday, November 12.
USTFCCCA
NCAA Division I
Men's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll
2011 Preseason -- August 30
next ranking: September 13
Rank
Institution
Points
Region
Conference
Location
2011 FINAL
1
Oklahoma State (10)
357
Midwest
Big 12
Stillwater, Okla.
1
2
Stanford (1)
342
West
Pac-12
Palo Alto, Calif.
4
3
Wisconsin (1)
335
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Madison, Wis.
3
4
Oregon
299
West
Pac-12
Eugene, Ore.
6
5
Iona
292
Northeast
Metro Atlantic
New Rochelle, N.Y.
8
6
Oklahoma
288
Midwest
Big 12
Norman, Okla.
5
7
Colorado
284
Mountain
Pac-12
Boulder, Colo.
15
8
Florida State
261
South
ACC
Tallahassee, Fla.
2
8
Indiana
261
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Bloomington, Ind.
7
10
Portland
252
West
West Coast
Portland, Ore.
13
11
Princeton
225
Mid-Atlantic
Ivy
Princeton, N.J.
12
12
Northern Arizona
223
Mountain
Big Sky
Flagstaff, Ariz.
9
13
NC State
222
Southeast
ACC
Raleigh, N.C.
20
14
Syracuse
218
Northeast
Big East
Syracuse, N.Y.
14
15
Arkansas
201
South Central
SEC
Fayetteville, Ark.
10
16
BYU
192
Mountain
West Coast
Provo, Utah
18
17
Villanova
153
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Villanova, Pa.
23
18
Providence
148
Northeast
Big East
Providence, R.I.
22
19
Virginia
134
Southeast
ACC
Charlottesville, Va.
17
20
Louisville
131
Southeast
Big East
Louisville, Ky.
28
21
New Mexico
110
Mountain
Mountain West
Albuquerque, N.M.
16
22
Georgetown
82
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Washington, D.C.
29
23
Notre Dame
79
Great Lakes
Big East
South Bend, Ind.
25
24
Texas
78
South Central
Big 12
Austin, Texas
26
25
Ohio State
66
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Columbus, Ohio
DNQ
26
Florida
65
South
SEC
Gainesville, Fla.
DNQ
27
Minnesota
58
Midwest
Big Ten
Minneapolis, Minn.
27
28
Eastern Kentucky
40
Southeast
Ohio Valley
Richmond, Ky.
DNQ
29
Arizona State
30
West
Pac-12
Tempe, Ariz.
DNQ
30
Dartmouth
24
Northeast
Ivy
Hanover, N.H.
DNQ
Others Receiving Votes: Alabama 20, Penn State 20, North Carolina 17, William & Mary 17, Michigan State 13, Washington 12, Michigan 10, Lamar 6, Arizona 4, Texas A&M 2, Columbia 1.
compiled by Don Kopriva
USTFCCCA
NCAA Division I
Women's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll
2011 Preseason -- August 30
next ranking: September 13
Rank
Institution
Points
Region
Conference
Location
2011 FINAL
1
Georgetown (10)
358
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Washington, D.C.
4
2
New Mexico (1)
334
Mountain
Mountain West
Albuquerque, N.M.
5
3
Providence (1)
333
Northeast
Big East
Providence, R.I.
9
4
Colorado
324
Mountain
Pac-12
Boulder, Colo.
6
5
Villanova
308
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Villanova, Pa.
1
6
Florida State
278
South
ACC
Tallahassee, Fla.
2
7
Stanford
276
West
Pac-12
Palo Alto, Calif.
13
8
Arizona
242
West
Pac-12
Tucson, Ariz.
11
9
Duke
241
Southeast
ACC
Durham, N.C.
17
10
Iowa State
236
Midwest
Big 12
Ames, Iowa
8
11
Washington
219
West
Pac-12
Seattle, Wash.
16
12
North Carolina
203
Southeast
ACC
Chapel Hill, N.C.
14
13
Michigan
198
Great Lakes
Big Ten
Ann Arbor, Mich.
22
14
Texas
190
South Central
Big 12
Austin, Texas
20
15
Syracuse
172
Northeast
Big East
Syracuse, N.Y.
10
16
Oregon
156
West
Pac-12
Eugene, Ore.
12
17
Virginia
144
Southeast
ACC
Charlottesville, Va.
21
18
Penn State
134
Mid-Atlantic
Big Ten
State College, Pa.
26
18
Boston College
134
Northeast
ACC
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
19
20
Texas Tech
129
Mountain
Big 12
Lubbock, Texas
3
21
NC State
108
Southeast
ACC
Raleigh, N.C.
24
22
Princeton
106
Mid-Atlantic
Ivy
Princeton, N.J.
15
22
Florida
106
South
SEC
Gainesville, Fla.
29
24
West Virginia
105
Mid-Atlantic
Big East
Morgantown, W. Va.
DNQ
25
BYU
98
Mountain
West Coast
Provo, Utah
DNQ
26
Oklahoma State
88
Midwest
Big 12
Stillwater, Okla.
17
27
Toledo
75
Great Lakes
Mid-American
Toledo, Ohio
28
28
Iowa
69
Midwest
Big Ten
Iowa City, Iowa
DNQ
29
Michigan State
60
Great Lakes
Big Ten
East Lansing, Mich.
23
30
Minnesota
52
Midwest
Big Ten
Minneapolis, Minn.
27
Others Receiving Votes: Columbia 43, Arkansas 15, Kansas State 13, Indiana 9, UCalifornia 7, Tulsa 6, San Francisco 6, Vanderbilt 2, James Madison 1, Stony Brook 1, La Salle 1
compiled by Jesse Rosen
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Tom Lewis
U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
Communications Manager
1100 Poydras St., Suite 1750
New Orleans, LA 70163
(O) 504-599-8904 (F) 504-599-8909
Email: tom@ustfccca.org
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Merritt wins 400m silver at World Championships
DEAGU, South Korea - LaShawn Merritt became just the fourth athlete to earn three career medals in the men’s 400-meter dash after earning a silver medal in the finals at the 13th IAAF World Championships Tuesday night.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Bershawn Jackson advanced into the finals of the men’s 400m hurdles.
Two-time World Outdoor silver medalist LaShinda Demus (Wilson HS, Long Beach 2001; South Carolina 2004; Palmdale, CA, which is 86 miles from Long Beach) moved a step closer in her quest for a gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles by posting the fastest qualifying time in the semifinal round.
Meanwhile, Morgan Uceny and Jenny Simpson advanced to the finals of the women’s 1500m, marking just the fourth time Team USA has advanced two runners into the finals (1987,1999, 2009).
Team USA now boasts nine medals: four gold, four silver and one bronze to lead the medal table, with Kenya and Russia tied for second with eight medals. The U.S. also holds an advantage in the point standings with 103 total points; 20 points ahead of runner-up Russia.
Men’s 400m Final
In a thrilling finish to the day, 18-year-old Kirani James of Grenada and the defending World Champion Merritt (Suffolk, Va.) battled down the final straight away, with James pulling ahead just before the line to take the title. James won in a personal best time of 44.60, with Merritt close behind in 44.63. Merritt now owns two world silver medals and one gold, joining Americans Butch Reynolds (bronze-1987; silver-1993, 1995) and Jeremy Wariner (gold-2005, 2007; silver-2002) as the second highest multiple winners in the event. American Michael Johnson tops the list earning four gold medals in the 400m at the 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1999 World Championships.
Women’s Pole Vault Final
Olympic silver medalist Jenn Suhr (Churchville, N.Y.) fell just shy of the podium, finishing fourth, ahead of defending Olympic and World champion Elana Isinbaeva of Russia, who was sixth in 4.65m/15-3. Suhr did improve on a 10th-place finish at the 2007 World Outdoor Championships in Osaka, Japan. Suhr cleared 4.70m/15-5 on her second attempt, but was not able to clear the next advance of the bar. Suhr
Men’s 800m Final
Three-time U.S. Outdoor champion Nick Symmonds (Eugene, Ore.) was in a good position with 250m to go before the traffic of the pack proved difficult to navigate. Marcin Lewandowski of Poland began to close on Symmonds, and the U.S. champion looked like he was set to surge around the outside of the pack in his typical fashion. Unfortunately, for Symmonds, the Polish athlete moved on the outside and Symmonds found himself boxed in and unable to advance to the podium. Symmonds finished fifth in 1:45.12.
Women’s Heptathlon
In a surprising finish to the women’s heptathlon, Olympic silver medalist Hyleas Fountain (Kettering, Ohio) did not finish the 800m. Fountain dropped out of the final event around the 200m mark and did not score any points in the final discipline of the heptathlon. Hyleas entered the 800m in fourth place, but fell to 25th place with 5611 points. Sharon Day (Costa Mesa HS 2003; Cal Poly SLO 2008; lives in Costa Mesa, Calif.), a 2008 Olympian, had a better day as she ran a season best time of 2:15 to end the competition in 18th place with 6043 points.
Women’s Steeplechase Final
Emma Coburn (Crested Butte, Colo.) entered the final of the 3,000m steeplechase seeded 15th overall before finishing in 13th place in 9:51.40 in her first ever international championship. With Jenny Simpson’s performance in 2009, this marks the second consecutive World Championships where a current University of Colorado athlete advanced to the steeplechase final.
Men’s Discus Final
Jason Young (Lubbock, Texas) threw farther than his performance in Monday’s qualifying round; however, it was not enough to advance to the final. Young’s best throw of 63.20m/207-4 gave him a tenth-place finish in his first World Championships.
Women’s 1500m Semifinals
Uceny (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) and Simpson (Colorado Springs, Colo.) advanced to the finals of the women’s 1500m. Uceny ran with Shannon Rowbury (Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco 2002; Duke 2007; lives in San Francisco, Calif.) in the first heat, where the tightly bunched pack forced both women to run the majority of the race from the second lane. With 400m to go, Uceny began to move up through the pack, but Rowbury was unable to follow suit. Uceny finished fifth in 4:09.03 to automatically advance to the final, while Rowbury faded to a 12th place finish in 4:11.49 and did not advance.
Simpson ran in the second heat and was able to run wide on the final straight away to move into second place to automatic qualify to the final in a time of 4:07.90.
Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals
Jackson (Raleigh, N.C.) and Taylor (Decatur, Ga.) advanced to Thursday night’s finals. Jackson easily won the third heat in 48.80 to qualify automatically. Taylor faced a faster field in the first heat and placed third, but was able to qualify based on his time of 48.86.
Jeshua Anderson (Taft HS 2007, Woodland Hills, Calif.; Washington State 2011) finished one spot behind Taylor, but was unable advance with his time of 49.33.
Defending world champion Kerron Clement (Los Angeles, Calif.) was not in his usual form because of a groin injury, and his quest to defend his title ended as he did not advance to finals. Clement finished eighth place in his heat in 55.44.
Women’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals
Demus (Palmdale, Calif.) was unchallenged in the 400m hurdle semifinals as she finished nearly a second ahead of her nearest competitor. Demus automatically qualified by winning the third heat in 53.82.
Neither Jasmine Chaney (Mesa, Ariz.) nor Queen Harrison (Blacksburg, Va.) were able to advance to the final. Chaney ran 55.89 to finish seven in the first heat, and Harrison ran 55.44 to finish fourth in the third heat.
QUOTES
LaShawn Merritt, men's 400m
"I was ready. I felt good. I feel I could run another tomorrow. I felt Kirani [James] with about 15 meters to go, but I had some mechanical issues. I am feeling healthy and I am ready for the next race [4x400 relay]. It is a sweet medal. I got on the medal stand, No. 2 at the World Championships with not a lot of races. I executed my plan in the first race. I didn't quite execute this race. I am a student of the sport and I will continue to learn.”
Jenn Shur, women’s pole vault
“I had some timing at jumps, but at other jumps, I didn’t have any timing, so it is unfortunate. But we have to be realistic. We really didn’t think we were going to make it here with some injuries that were happening that weren’t really allowing me to train. It’s definitely worth the experience of coming here and competing for the USA; it’s just disappointing.”
Nick Symmonds, men's 800m
"Yuriy [Borzakovskiy] made a nice move at the homestretch which is exactly what I wanted to do. He led me right to the front of the pack. With 200 meters to go I'm in fantastic position if I'm ever going to get a medal. No one would be crazy enough to pass me on my right side but that's what Lewandowski [Marcin] had to do to get in the hunt and it cost me my lane. It cost me my whole race.
“I prayed that something would open up and nothing did. So I had to stop and move out and you'll never ever make the podium doing that in the last 100 meters. The bump is not what bothered me; it's losing the lane that will kill you. There's no way you're ever going to get there (from an outside lane). That kills your momentum. As I stopped I had my legs, but there was nowhere to go. That's the most frustrating part - knowing you had it and you just didn't create space for yourself. You spend all year dreaming about a medal. You don't dream about fifth place.
“The United States hasn't had a medal in this race since 1997. A nation with the talent we have in this event just makes me sick that we're not getting medals. I just have so much faith in the group we have right now.”
Sharon Day, women’s heptathlon
“It was definitely a solid meet, but not quite as good as I would have liked. It was a little bit slower than I wanted to run, but I think it was my fastest time this season, so I have to be happy with it.
“The multi-events are unique because everybody knows how hard everyone else is working and what a toll it is to be doing the multi-events. The camaraderie is amazing and everyone is supporting each other the whole way through, so it is really cool.”
Emma Coburn, women’s steeplechase
“I felt a little tired tonight. I made it to the final and that was my main goal. Anything tonight would have been a bonus. I was seeded 15th coming in and finished 13th and I'm happy to beat my seed. I'm happy to have the opportunity to run against the best women in the world. It was an amazing experience.
I think there might have been a bit of mental exhaustion. I wasn't freaked out there tonight. I'll take a few days off and start my cross country training. My team (University of Colorado) has a meet this weekend, but I won't race until sometime in October.”
Jason Young, men’s discus
“I thought it was going pretty well. I was a little bit short of what I thought I could do. The experience is good, but I would much rather come out of here with a better placing than I had.
“It both motivates and discourages me. I would like to continue to be a discus thrower as long as I could, but I’m in some deep crap right now. One week before I got here I lost my job. So what’s basically going on is I’m at a cross roads of being able to continue competing or not competing. I don’t know.”
Jenny Simpson, women’s 1500m
“At the bell I was thinking, ‘this is not a good position. This is really bad.’ I tried to move to the outside and it just wasn’t going my way. I kept thinking just ‘stay calm, stay calm’.
“The more situations I’m in and I survive, the better my racing instincts become. I think every single time that I look back on and think that wasn’t smart, my instincts teach me not to do that again. Just gathering more races under my belt and more experience is only going to make me better.”
Shannon Rowbury, women’s 1500m
“I felt like I was stuck back further than I would have liked to be. But I was hoping that I would get an opening to move through and go with the group. I just couldn’t quite navigate it. By the time I was able to start moving, the lead pack already had such a big gap on me that I just couldn’t catch them.
“I felt good the last 150m or so, but when you are already 10-15 meters back, you aren’t going to make up that much ground on a great field of women.”
Morgan Uceny, women’s 1500m
"I got caught on the inside a little early, but I was really happy with the way I got out of there. I didn't have to cut anyone to get out. That's not always a great place for me but I still like to keep cool and get out. My only fault was not executing the last 400m very well. I knew it was a slow pace and was going to get rolling. I should have been up a little further because once they started sprinting it’s hard to make up five meters. I lost focus for a little bit which I have to make sure I don't do in finals. I knew it was going to get rolling in the last 400m. Running in lane two, I didn't think I was running as smooth as in other races. Coming down the home stretch, I knew I had an extra gear if I needed to go to it but I didn't want to because I wanted to save it for final. I had to do a little more work than I wanted to secure a spot.
Lashinda Demus, women’s 400m hurdles
“I want to focus on what my coaches say so I don't make any mistakes like I've made in previous years. I feel good. I feel ready and I’ve trained so hard so it should come out some time and it seems like it’s happening now. If you're not ready now, you shouldn't be here.”
Queen Harrison, women’s 400m hurdles
“I actually executed my race pretty well. I didn’t get out as hard as I did in the first round. I was able to stay calm and relaxed throughout the race which is something I’ve been working on. I can’t be mad at myself. This is a new atmosphere for me. So, I think I did really, really well.
“One thing I learned about this experience is treating every race as a final and not underestimating anyone because the championships bring out the best in everybody.”
Jasmine Chaney, women’s 400m hurdles
“I didn't want to do anything stupid and everyone was saying I went out too hard the first day. It let me just relax and run my own race today, but I wish I would have got out hard like I did yesterday.
“I put it all on the track and did the best that I could so that's all I can ask for. This experience is going to help me so much for next year. Walking into this stadium and seeing all these people; it's another step forward to London. So now when I get on that stage it won't be so big.”
Angelo Taylor, men's 400m hurdles
“I got off pretty good. I think I pushed the button a little early in front of the sixth hurdle and broke my momentum going into the seventh hurdle. That's when I began to struggle. I lost my balance coming off the tenth hurdle and lost all of my momentum. It was a struggle just to get it back. Luckily I was able to fight and went strong to the finish and made it to the finals. Because I broke my momentum It made the race harder than it was.
“I won the Olympic gold in 2000 out of lane one so it doesn't matter what lane I get in the finals. It is going to be a dogfight in the final but that is what I've been training for.”
Bershawn Jackson, men’s 400m hurdles
“The race felt good. I wanted to go out and execute a good race. I didn't expect the headwind down the homestretch since we’re in the stadium, but you never know what's going to happen. I know how to adjust for the finals. We train hard for this one moment.
“I could have made my 15 steps on that last hurdle, but then I looked at the big screen to see if I was ahead and I kind of messed up a little. But overall I felt good”
Kerron Clement, men’s 400m hurdles
“For the last couple months I've been battling a groin injury. Of course, no one knows anything about it because I don't want to make any excuses about anything. I tried to push through the pain in the first round. It didn't really hurt as much in the first round. In the second round, I tried to go a little faster.
“And after the third hurdle I felt my groin pull and it really hurt me bad. I limped and I really couldn't finish the race. I'll come back next year stronger than ever.”
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Bershawn Jackson advanced into the finals of the men’s 400m hurdles.
Two-time World Outdoor silver medalist LaShinda Demus (Wilson HS, Long Beach 2001; South Carolina 2004; Palmdale, CA, which is 86 miles from Long Beach) moved a step closer in her quest for a gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles by posting the fastest qualifying time in the semifinal round.
Meanwhile, Morgan Uceny and Jenny Simpson advanced to the finals of the women’s 1500m, marking just the fourth time Team USA has advanced two runners into the finals (1987,1999, 2009).
Team USA now boasts nine medals: four gold, four silver and one bronze to lead the medal table, with Kenya and Russia tied for second with eight medals. The U.S. also holds an advantage in the point standings with 103 total points; 20 points ahead of runner-up Russia.
Men’s 400m Final
In a thrilling finish to the day, 18-year-old Kirani James of Grenada and the defending World Champion Merritt (Suffolk, Va.) battled down the final straight away, with James pulling ahead just before the line to take the title. James won in a personal best time of 44.60, with Merritt close behind in 44.63. Merritt now owns two world silver medals and one gold, joining Americans Butch Reynolds (bronze-1987; silver-1993, 1995) and Jeremy Wariner (gold-2005, 2007; silver-2002) as the second highest multiple winners in the event. American Michael Johnson tops the list earning four gold medals in the 400m at the 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1999 World Championships.
Women’s Pole Vault Final
Olympic silver medalist Jenn Suhr (Churchville, N.Y.) fell just shy of the podium, finishing fourth, ahead of defending Olympic and World champion Elana Isinbaeva of Russia, who was sixth in 4.65m/15-3. Suhr did improve on a 10th-place finish at the 2007 World Outdoor Championships in Osaka, Japan. Suhr cleared 4.70m/15-5 on her second attempt, but was not able to clear the next advance of the bar. Suhr
Men’s 800m Final
Three-time U.S. Outdoor champion Nick Symmonds (Eugene, Ore.) was in a good position with 250m to go before the traffic of the pack proved difficult to navigate. Marcin Lewandowski of Poland began to close on Symmonds, and the U.S. champion looked like he was set to surge around the outside of the pack in his typical fashion. Unfortunately, for Symmonds, the Polish athlete moved on the outside and Symmonds found himself boxed in and unable to advance to the podium. Symmonds finished fifth in 1:45.12.
Women’s Heptathlon
In a surprising finish to the women’s heptathlon, Olympic silver medalist Hyleas Fountain (Kettering, Ohio) did not finish the 800m. Fountain dropped out of the final event around the 200m mark and did not score any points in the final discipline of the heptathlon. Hyleas entered the 800m in fourth place, but fell to 25th place with 5611 points. Sharon Day (Costa Mesa HS 2003; Cal Poly SLO 2008; lives in Costa Mesa, Calif.), a 2008 Olympian, had a better day as she ran a season best time of 2:15 to end the competition in 18th place with 6043 points.
Women’s Steeplechase Final
Emma Coburn (Crested Butte, Colo.) entered the final of the 3,000m steeplechase seeded 15th overall before finishing in 13th place in 9:51.40 in her first ever international championship. With Jenny Simpson’s performance in 2009, this marks the second consecutive World Championships where a current University of Colorado athlete advanced to the steeplechase final.
Men’s Discus Final
Jason Young (Lubbock, Texas) threw farther than his performance in Monday’s qualifying round; however, it was not enough to advance to the final. Young’s best throw of 63.20m/207-4 gave him a tenth-place finish in his first World Championships.
Women’s 1500m Semifinals
Uceny (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) and Simpson (Colorado Springs, Colo.) advanced to the finals of the women’s 1500m. Uceny ran with Shannon Rowbury (Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco 2002; Duke 2007; lives in San Francisco, Calif.) in the first heat, where the tightly bunched pack forced both women to run the majority of the race from the second lane. With 400m to go, Uceny began to move up through the pack, but Rowbury was unable to follow suit. Uceny finished fifth in 4:09.03 to automatically advance to the final, while Rowbury faded to a 12th place finish in 4:11.49 and did not advance.
Simpson ran in the second heat and was able to run wide on the final straight away to move into second place to automatic qualify to the final in a time of 4:07.90.
Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals
Jackson (Raleigh, N.C.) and Taylor (Decatur, Ga.) advanced to Thursday night’s finals. Jackson easily won the third heat in 48.80 to qualify automatically. Taylor faced a faster field in the first heat and placed third, but was able to qualify based on his time of 48.86.
Jeshua Anderson (Taft HS 2007, Woodland Hills, Calif.; Washington State 2011) finished one spot behind Taylor, but was unable advance with his time of 49.33.
Defending world champion Kerron Clement (Los Angeles, Calif.) was not in his usual form because of a groin injury, and his quest to defend his title ended as he did not advance to finals. Clement finished eighth place in his heat in 55.44.
Women’s 400m Hurdles Semifinals
Demus (Palmdale, Calif.) was unchallenged in the 400m hurdle semifinals as she finished nearly a second ahead of her nearest competitor. Demus automatically qualified by winning the third heat in 53.82.
Neither Jasmine Chaney (Mesa, Ariz.) nor Queen Harrison (Blacksburg, Va.) were able to advance to the final. Chaney ran 55.89 to finish seven in the first heat, and Harrison ran 55.44 to finish fourth in the third heat.
QUOTES
LaShawn Merritt, men's 400m
"I was ready. I felt good. I feel I could run another tomorrow. I felt Kirani [James] with about 15 meters to go, but I had some mechanical issues. I am feeling healthy and I am ready for the next race [4x400 relay]. It is a sweet medal. I got on the medal stand, No. 2 at the World Championships with not a lot of races. I executed my plan in the first race. I didn't quite execute this race. I am a student of the sport and I will continue to learn.”
Jenn Shur, women’s pole vault
“I had some timing at jumps, but at other jumps, I didn’t have any timing, so it is unfortunate. But we have to be realistic. We really didn’t think we were going to make it here with some injuries that were happening that weren’t really allowing me to train. It’s definitely worth the experience of coming here and competing for the USA; it’s just disappointing.”
Nick Symmonds, men's 800m
"Yuriy [Borzakovskiy] made a nice move at the homestretch which is exactly what I wanted to do. He led me right to the front of the pack. With 200 meters to go I'm in fantastic position if I'm ever going to get a medal. No one would be crazy enough to pass me on my right side but that's what Lewandowski [Marcin] had to do to get in the hunt and it cost me my lane. It cost me my whole race.
“I prayed that something would open up and nothing did. So I had to stop and move out and you'll never ever make the podium doing that in the last 100 meters. The bump is not what bothered me; it's losing the lane that will kill you. There's no way you're ever going to get there (from an outside lane). That kills your momentum. As I stopped I had my legs, but there was nowhere to go. That's the most frustrating part - knowing you had it and you just didn't create space for yourself. You spend all year dreaming about a medal. You don't dream about fifth place.
“The United States hasn't had a medal in this race since 1997. A nation with the talent we have in this event just makes me sick that we're not getting medals. I just have so much faith in the group we have right now.”
Sharon Day, women’s heptathlon
“It was definitely a solid meet, but not quite as good as I would have liked. It was a little bit slower than I wanted to run, but I think it was my fastest time this season, so I have to be happy with it.
“The multi-events are unique because everybody knows how hard everyone else is working and what a toll it is to be doing the multi-events. The camaraderie is amazing and everyone is supporting each other the whole way through, so it is really cool.”
Emma Coburn, women’s steeplechase
“I felt a little tired tonight. I made it to the final and that was my main goal. Anything tonight would have been a bonus. I was seeded 15th coming in and finished 13th and I'm happy to beat my seed. I'm happy to have the opportunity to run against the best women in the world. It was an amazing experience.
I think there might have been a bit of mental exhaustion. I wasn't freaked out there tonight. I'll take a few days off and start my cross country training. My team (University of Colorado) has a meet this weekend, but I won't race until sometime in October.”
Jason Young, men’s discus
“I thought it was going pretty well. I was a little bit short of what I thought I could do. The experience is good, but I would much rather come out of here with a better placing than I had.
“It both motivates and discourages me. I would like to continue to be a discus thrower as long as I could, but I’m in some deep crap right now. One week before I got here I lost my job. So what’s basically going on is I’m at a cross roads of being able to continue competing or not competing. I don’t know.”
Jenny Simpson, women’s 1500m
“At the bell I was thinking, ‘this is not a good position. This is really bad.’ I tried to move to the outside and it just wasn’t going my way. I kept thinking just ‘stay calm, stay calm’.
“The more situations I’m in and I survive, the better my racing instincts become. I think every single time that I look back on and think that wasn’t smart, my instincts teach me not to do that again. Just gathering more races under my belt and more experience is only going to make me better.”
Shannon Rowbury, women’s 1500m
“I felt like I was stuck back further than I would have liked to be. But I was hoping that I would get an opening to move through and go with the group. I just couldn’t quite navigate it. By the time I was able to start moving, the lead pack already had such a big gap on me that I just couldn’t catch them.
“I felt good the last 150m or so, but when you are already 10-15 meters back, you aren’t going to make up that much ground on a great field of women.”
Morgan Uceny, women’s 1500m
"I got caught on the inside a little early, but I was really happy with the way I got out of there. I didn't have to cut anyone to get out. That's not always a great place for me but I still like to keep cool and get out. My only fault was not executing the last 400m very well. I knew it was a slow pace and was going to get rolling. I should have been up a little further because once they started sprinting it’s hard to make up five meters. I lost focus for a little bit which I have to make sure I don't do in finals. I knew it was going to get rolling in the last 400m. Running in lane two, I didn't think I was running as smooth as in other races. Coming down the home stretch, I knew I had an extra gear if I needed to go to it but I didn't want to because I wanted to save it for final. I had to do a little more work than I wanted to secure a spot.
Lashinda Demus, women’s 400m hurdles
“I want to focus on what my coaches say so I don't make any mistakes like I've made in previous years. I feel good. I feel ready and I’ve trained so hard so it should come out some time and it seems like it’s happening now. If you're not ready now, you shouldn't be here.”
Queen Harrison, women’s 400m hurdles
“I actually executed my race pretty well. I didn’t get out as hard as I did in the first round. I was able to stay calm and relaxed throughout the race which is something I’ve been working on. I can’t be mad at myself. This is a new atmosphere for me. So, I think I did really, really well.
“One thing I learned about this experience is treating every race as a final and not underestimating anyone because the championships bring out the best in everybody.”
Jasmine Chaney, women’s 400m hurdles
“I didn't want to do anything stupid and everyone was saying I went out too hard the first day. It let me just relax and run my own race today, but I wish I would have got out hard like I did yesterday.
“I put it all on the track and did the best that I could so that's all I can ask for. This experience is going to help me so much for next year. Walking into this stadium and seeing all these people; it's another step forward to London. So now when I get on that stage it won't be so big.”
Angelo Taylor, men's 400m hurdles
“I got off pretty good. I think I pushed the button a little early in front of the sixth hurdle and broke my momentum going into the seventh hurdle. That's when I began to struggle. I lost my balance coming off the tenth hurdle and lost all of my momentum. It was a struggle just to get it back. Luckily I was able to fight and went strong to the finish and made it to the finals. Because I broke my momentum It made the race harder than it was.
“I won the Olympic gold in 2000 out of lane one so it doesn't matter what lane I get in the finals. It is going to be a dogfight in the final but that is what I've been training for.”
Bershawn Jackson, men’s 400m hurdles
“The race felt good. I wanted to go out and execute a good race. I didn't expect the headwind down the homestretch since we’re in the stadium, but you never know what's going to happen. I know how to adjust for the finals. We train hard for this one moment.
“I could have made my 15 steps on that last hurdle, but then I looked at the big screen to see if I was ahead and I kind of messed up a little. But overall I felt good”
Kerron Clement, men’s 400m hurdles
“For the last couple months I've been battling a groin injury. Of course, no one knows anything about it because I don't want to make any excuses about anything. I tried to push through the pain in the first round. It didn't really hurt as much in the first round. In the second round, I tried to go a little faster.
“And after the third hurdle I felt my groin pull and it really hurt me bad. I limped and I really couldn't finish the race. I'll come back next year stronger than ever.”
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Team USA matches milestone in 5,000 qualifying
DAEGU, South Korea - Team USA advanced five athletes out of three qualifying events, matching a milestone in the women’s 5,000 meter run by sending two runners to the finals, to highlight the Tuesday morning session of the IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
With just the 800-meter run remaining on Tuesday night, Hyleas Fountain positioned her into medal contention in the heptathlon. The 2008 Olympic silver medalist stood just two points out of third place. She is aiming to become the first American to earn a medal in the heptathlon since Shelia Burrell collected a bronze medal at the 2001 World Outdoor Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Heptathlon
The heptathlon standings were shuffled after the sixth event. Jennifer Oeser of Germany threw a personal best of 51.30m to move into the medal standings, bumping Hyleas Fountain into fourth. The current standings are: Tatyana Chernova in first (5887), Jessica Ennis of Great Britain in second (5754), Oeser in third (5613) and Fountain only two points behind in fourth (5611). Sharon Day (Costa Mesa, Calif.) is now in the 19th spot with 5161 points.
Fountain set a season best in the javelin throw as she sent the javelin soaring 43.42m/142-5. Day’s best was 39.14m/128-5.
In the long jump, Fountain recorded the fourth best mark of the field in leaping 6.45m/21-2, for 991 points. Day jumped 5.87m/19-3.25 to add 810 points to her tally. At the conclusion of five events, Fountain sat in third with 4878 and 210 points behind Ennis’ lead. Day was 17th with 4510 points.
Women’s 5,000m semifinal
For the second time in history, Team USA will have more than one woman in the 5,000m final. Amy Hastings (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) and Lauren Fleshman (Eugene, Ore.) ran very different races, but both advanced to Friday night’s final. Hastings moved positions throughout the first heat and took the lead with 1,000m remaining, but was unable to hold on and finished in sixth place in 15:29.49. Fleshman ran a very different race in the second heat and stayed towards the front of pack running in the third position through much of the race. Fleshman began her kick with 200m to go and was able to hold on for fourth in 15:34.04. Fleshman qualified automatically, and Hastings was able to qualify on time. American record holder Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) was unable to qualify as she finished 10th in the second heat in a time of 15:42.00.
Men’s 1500m qualification
Matthew Centrowitz (Arnold, Md.), the reigning U.S. national outdoor champ, battled his way through the fastest of the three heats and was able to hold his own at the line as six men finished within half a second of each other. Centrowitz claimed the last automatic qualifying spot, finishing sixth in 3:39.46. Leo Manzano (Austin, Texas) was just shy of claiming an automatic spot in the third heat, but with his time of 3:40.77 allowed the eight-place finisher to advance to the semi-finals. 2008 Olympian Andrew Wheating (Eugene, Ore.) also finished eighth in his heat; however, he was unable to advance to the finals with his time of 3:42.22.
Men’s High Jump qualification
World leader Jesse Williams (Eugene, Ore.) was the only American to advance into Thursday’s final, achieving automatic qualifying mark of 2.31m/7-7) on his second attempt. Williams cleared the bar at 2.21m/7-3, 2.25m/7-4.75 and 2.28m/7-5.75 on his first attempts. Erik Kynard (Manhattan, Kan.), the 2011 NCAA outdoor champ cleared 2.28m on his first attempt, but failed to clear the qualifying stand of 2.31. Dusty Jonas (Lincoln, Neb.), the 2010 World Indoor champ bronze medalist, had a frustrating day. After clearing the opening mark at 2.16m/7-1, he missed all three attempts at 2.21
Women’s Triple jump qualification
Amanda Smock (Minneapolis, Minn.) was unable to advance to the finals. On her second attempt, Smock recorded her best jump of 13.48m/44-2.75. This was Smocks first major international meet and her first time wearing the USA jersey.
QUOTES
Lauren Fleshman, women’s 5,000m
“It’s hell out there. It’s really hard to concentrate with all of those people and the sounds and the cameras and things are just different. There is a lot going on, and I’m really grateful that we have rounds in the 5K, just to get that all worked out. I didn’t expect the jitters to get that bad when I walked on the track. I kept them under control pretty well till then, then I was like, “Oh, God.”
“At 600 meters to go, my plan was, if we were all together, I was going to kick then. but they created a humongous blockade - like an intercontinental blockade. They were talking to each other, and I could believe that Bahrain, Ethiopia and Kenya were working together, so I was stuck.
“At 200m, I was like ‘There are seven girls left’ and I didn’t know what was behind me. I thought if I get out around these people, I should at least be able to hold off a couple of them if they get me back. So, it was sort of like an all or nothing effort, and I’m glad it worked out. But it hurt really bad.
Amy Hastings, women’s 5,000m
“It was not so good, I mean I ran as hard as I could, but I didn’t run as smart as I should have. Yeah, taking the lead with a K to go, it felt so easy. Then I went to the lead and tried to push it, and I think I ran about the same pace we were running, which is never a smart move. With the heat today, I probably should have waited. My best bet probably would have been to sit and try to kick at the end; at least my time would have been better. I can tell you if I’m happy with it or not in about 20 minutes.”
Molly Huddle, women’s 5,000m
“I was trying to stay comfortable, but honestly it didn’t even feel comfortable going 5-minute pace, so that was disturbing. I just tried to hang on to the back of the pack, but I just wasn’t prepared, that’s what it came down to. I totally was off the mark, but it is still a good experience being here. I just learned how the procedures are, how the rounds go and what to look for. All in all, I’m absorbing a lot, I just wish I could have taken advantage of it.”
Matthew Centrowitz, men’s 1,500
“I felt all right. I was a little sluggish, but that’s what happens when you’re in the World Championship events. You can’t expect to go through these prelims like I did in the U.S. It was a good effort. Luckily, I got one of the automatic spots and that is what I was shooting for. I did a little head count with 100 yards left. I probably shouldn’t have been doing, that but I was kind in a bad position for last 100. I was aware that it would be more physical than other races.
Andrew Wheating, men’s 1,500
“To be honest I’m not as fit as I should be right now. I’ve had a hamstring issue since June. I’m just trying to get from point A to point B without hurting too much. I took a week and a half off when coming back from Europe and I’m not quite where I should be. I didn’t have any expectations coming here. I would like to think this season is similar to 2009 when I was coming off the Beijing Olympics. Everything has been stressful. This year you kind of have a bigger target. My life is changing from going to college to turning pro. I could use excuse after excuse. But next year all the dust will be settled.”
Leo Manzano, men’s 1,500
“I came here to win. That’s the plan... Of course, there are always going to be challenges along the way. Usually in the first round you have all this pushing because you have a lot of experienced runners. It was rough out there today. With 300 meters to go I really tried push it to go off with the leaders but around 200, but my legs weren’t going anywhere.
Jesse Williams, men’s high jump
“Today’s competition was really unbelievable. There were seven people in the world who jump 2.31m (the A standard) last year and today, alone, there were 10 people. So it really shows you how deep the high jump is. I think that is going to carry on into the finals to show that it will take some really big heights to medal.
“I was a little too relaxed and I knew that I needed to make a little adjustment and on the second jump I did. You can make these little mistakes in the qualifying round. But you can’t in the finals. I’m glad I was able to get another jump at a bar like that (2.31m/7-7) because that really brings the momentum into the higher heights. I think that second jump was really good and I think I made a statement today.
“I have a lot of friends following this back home. So when I go back to the Athletes Village, I’m going to be back on the computer for a few hours, soaking up the air-conditioning and re-hydrating and talking to all my friends back home. It is awesome to know they are going to be behind me. I have a bunch of friends who will be going over to my house early Thursday morning to watch me. So that will be cool knowing that many people will be watching me that early.”
Dusty Jonas, men’s high jump
“Today was very frustrating. I’m really disappointed. I woke up with some spasms today but that is no excuse. I will be working hard for next year and I plan on being in the finals in London (2012 Olympics.)”
Amanda Smock, women’s triple jump
“Unfortunately, I just wasn’t able to put it together which was obviously very frustrating to me. But I felt physically like I was ready to get a big jump in there, but it just didn’t happen for me today. I haven’t had a ton of time to hash it over yet, but right now at this point I am just a little bit mystified by it all. Getting this qualifying mark at the last minute for me was a huge relief and I was really proud to be able to get that mark. It was a great feeling to make the team, when I wasn’t expecting to just a few months ago. I have a lot to take away from it all as an experience.”
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With just the 800-meter run remaining on Tuesday night, Hyleas Fountain positioned her into medal contention in the heptathlon. The 2008 Olympic silver medalist stood just two points out of third place. She is aiming to become the first American to earn a medal in the heptathlon since Shelia Burrell collected a bronze medal at the 2001 World Outdoor Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Heptathlon
The heptathlon standings were shuffled after the sixth event. Jennifer Oeser of Germany threw a personal best of 51.30m to move into the medal standings, bumping Hyleas Fountain into fourth. The current standings are: Tatyana Chernova in first (5887), Jessica Ennis of Great Britain in second (5754), Oeser in third (5613) and Fountain only two points behind in fourth (5611). Sharon Day (Costa Mesa, Calif.) is now in the 19th spot with 5161 points.
Fountain set a season best in the javelin throw as she sent the javelin soaring 43.42m/142-5. Day’s best was 39.14m/128-5.
In the long jump, Fountain recorded the fourth best mark of the field in leaping 6.45m/21-2, for 991 points. Day jumped 5.87m/19-3.25 to add 810 points to her tally. At the conclusion of five events, Fountain sat in third with 4878 and 210 points behind Ennis’ lead. Day was 17th with 4510 points.
Women’s 5,000m semifinal
For the second time in history, Team USA will have more than one woman in the 5,000m final. Amy Hastings (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) and Lauren Fleshman (Eugene, Ore.) ran very different races, but both advanced to Friday night’s final. Hastings moved positions throughout the first heat and took the lead with 1,000m remaining, but was unable to hold on and finished in sixth place in 15:29.49. Fleshman ran a very different race in the second heat and stayed towards the front of pack running in the third position through much of the race. Fleshman began her kick with 200m to go and was able to hold on for fourth in 15:34.04. Fleshman qualified automatically, and Hastings was able to qualify on time. American record holder Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) was unable to qualify as she finished 10th in the second heat in a time of 15:42.00.
Men’s 1500m qualification
Matthew Centrowitz (Arnold, Md.), the reigning U.S. national outdoor champ, battled his way through the fastest of the three heats and was able to hold his own at the line as six men finished within half a second of each other. Centrowitz claimed the last automatic qualifying spot, finishing sixth in 3:39.46. Leo Manzano (Austin, Texas) was just shy of claiming an automatic spot in the third heat, but with his time of 3:40.77 allowed the eight-place finisher to advance to the semi-finals. 2008 Olympian Andrew Wheating (Eugene, Ore.) also finished eighth in his heat; however, he was unable to advance to the finals with his time of 3:42.22.
Men’s High Jump qualification
World leader Jesse Williams (Eugene, Ore.) was the only American to advance into Thursday’s final, achieving automatic qualifying mark of 2.31m/7-7) on his second attempt. Williams cleared the bar at 2.21m/7-3, 2.25m/7-4.75 and 2.28m/7-5.75 on his first attempts. Erik Kynard (Manhattan, Kan.), the 2011 NCAA outdoor champ cleared 2.28m on his first attempt, but failed to clear the qualifying stand of 2.31. Dusty Jonas (Lincoln, Neb.), the 2010 World Indoor champ bronze medalist, had a frustrating day. After clearing the opening mark at 2.16m/7-1, he missed all three attempts at 2.21
Women’s Triple jump qualification
Amanda Smock (Minneapolis, Minn.) was unable to advance to the finals. On her second attempt, Smock recorded her best jump of 13.48m/44-2.75. This was Smocks first major international meet and her first time wearing the USA jersey.
QUOTES
Lauren Fleshman, women’s 5,000m
“It’s hell out there. It’s really hard to concentrate with all of those people and the sounds and the cameras and things are just different. There is a lot going on, and I’m really grateful that we have rounds in the 5K, just to get that all worked out. I didn’t expect the jitters to get that bad when I walked on the track. I kept them under control pretty well till then, then I was like, “Oh, God.”
“At 600 meters to go, my plan was, if we were all together, I was going to kick then. but they created a humongous blockade - like an intercontinental blockade. They were talking to each other, and I could believe that Bahrain, Ethiopia and Kenya were working together, so I was stuck.
“At 200m, I was like ‘There are seven girls left’ and I didn’t know what was behind me. I thought if I get out around these people, I should at least be able to hold off a couple of them if they get me back. So, it was sort of like an all or nothing effort, and I’m glad it worked out. But it hurt really bad.
Amy Hastings, women’s 5,000m
“It was not so good, I mean I ran as hard as I could, but I didn’t run as smart as I should have. Yeah, taking the lead with a K to go, it felt so easy. Then I went to the lead and tried to push it, and I think I ran about the same pace we were running, which is never a smart move. With the heat today, I probably should have waited. My best bet probably would have been to sit and try to kick at the end; at least my time would have been better. I can tell you if I’m happy with it or not in about 20 minutes.”
Molly Huddle, women’s 5,000m
“I was trying to stay comfortable, but honestly it didn’t even feel comfortable going 5-minute pace, so that was disturbing. I just tried to hang on to the back of the pack, but I just wasn’t prepared, that’s what it came down to. I totally was off the mark, but it is still a good experience being here. I just learned how the procedures are, how the rounds go and what to look for. All in all, I’m absorbing a lot, I just wish I could have taken advantage of it.”
Matthew Centrowitz, men’s 1,500
“I felt all right. I was a little sluggish, but that’s what happens when you’re in the World Championship events. You can’t expect to go through these prelims like I did in the U.S. It was a good effort. Luckily, I got one of the automatic spots and that is what I was shooting for. I did a little head count with 100 yards left. I probably shouldn’t have been doing, that but I was kind in a bad position for last 100. I was aware that it would be more physical than other races.
Andrew Wheating, men’s 1,500
“To be honest I’m not as fit as I should be right now. I’ve had a hamstring issue since June. I’m just trying to get from point A to point B without hurting too much. I took a week and a half off when coming back from Europe and I’m not quite where I should be. I didn’t have any expectations coming here. I would like to think this season is similar to 2009 when I was coming off the Beijing Olympics. Everything has been stressful. This year you kind of have a bigger target. My life is changing from going to college to turning pro. I could use excuse after excuse. But next year all the dust will be settled.”
Leo Manzano, men’s 1,500
“I came here to win. That’s the plan... Of course, there are always going to be challenges along the way. Usually in the first round you have all this pushing because you have a lot of experienced runners. It was rough out there today. With 300 meters to go I really tried push it to go off with the leaders but around 200, but my legs weren’t going anywhere.
Jesse Williams, men’s high jump
“Today’s competition was really unbelievable. There were seven people in the world who jump 2.31m (the A standard) last year and today, alone, there were 10 people. So it really shows you how deep the high jump is. I think that is going to carry on into the finals to show that it will take some really big heights to medal.
“I was a little too relaxed and I knew that I needed to make a little adjustment and on the second jump I did. You can make these little mistakes in the qualifying round. But you can’t in the finals. I’m glad I was able to get another jump at a bar like that (2.31m/7-7) because that really brings the momentum into the higher heights. I think that second jump was really good and I think I made a statement today.
“I have a lot of friends following this back home. So when I go back to the Athletes Village, I’m going to be back on the computer for a few hours, soaking up the air-conditioning and re-hydrating and talking to all my friends back home. It is awesome to know they are going to be behind me. I have a bunch of friends who will be going over to my house early Thursday morning to watch me. So that will be cool knowing that many people will be watching me that early.”
Dusty Jonas, men’s high jump
“Today was very frustrating. I’m really disappointed. I woke up with some spasms today but that is no excuse. I will be working hard for next year and I plan on being in the finals in London (2012 Olympics.)”
Amanda Smock, women’s triple jump
“Unfortunately, I just wasn’t able to put it together which was obviously very frustrating to me. But I felt physically like I was ready to get a big jump in there, but it just didn’t happen for me today. I haven’t had a ton of time to hash it over yet, but right now at this point I am just a little bit mystified by it all. Getting this qualifying mark at the last minute for me was a huge relief and I was really proud to be able to get that mark. It was a great feeling to make the team, when I wasn’t expecting to just a few months ago. I have a lot to take away from it all as an experience.”
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Jeter, Richardson win gold; USA leads medal count at World Championships
DAEGU, South Korea - Jason Richardson’s silver medal was upgraded to gold in the men’s 110 meter hurdles, while Carmelita Jeter (Bishop Montgomery HS, Torrance 1998; CS Dominquez Hills 2003)won her first World Championships title in the women’s 100 meter and Jillian Camarena-Williams (Woodland HS 2000; Stanford 2004) made history as the first American medalist in the women’s shot put on the third day of the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships Monday night.
Allyson Felix’s [Los Angeles Baptist HS, North Hills 2003; USC 2008 (did not compete)] quest for a double-gold (400, 200) was derailed in the final for the 400m, but she ran a personal best time and won a silver medal for Team USA in her first world championships 400m appearance.
Team USA enjoyed its best day yet, collecting two gold, one silver and one bronze medal during the evening session. Team USA now sits atop the medal count with eight medals, while Kenya is in second place with six medals.
Men’s 110m hurdles
This was the most hyped race in the World Championships featuring history’s three fastest hurdlers. Richardson (Inglewood, Calif.) initially finished second in the men’s 110m hurdles, but after world record holder Dayron Robles of Cuba was disqualified for obstructing China’s Liu Xiang, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist, who was running in lane six. Richardson, who was clocked in 13.16 seconds, was awarded the gold medal in his first ever World Championships performance. It also marked the first time an American won a gold medal in the 110 hurdles at the World Championships since Allen Johnson captured his fourth consecutive 110 hurdle crown in 2003.
World leader David Oliver (Kissimmee, Fla.) placed fourth in 13.44, being edged out of a medal by Great Britain’s Andrew Turner who was also timed in 13.44. Aries Merritt (Knoxville, Tenn.) running in lane seven, tied for fifth in 13.67.
Richardson’s victory also gave Team USA its 19th medal in the 110 hurdles during World Championship competition, including its eighth gold medal.
Women’s 100m
World-leader Carmelita Jeter (Gardena, Calif.) won the women’s 100m in a close battle with Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica, the two-time Olympic 200 champ. Facing a headwind of 1.4 meters per second, Jeter was clocked in 10.90 to distance herself by seven-hundredths of a second over Campbell-Brown. Jeter, the two-time world bronze medalist, sobbed tears of joy as she realized she won her first major international title. Marshevet Myers (Grand Prairie, Texas) finished eighth in 11.33.
Jeter became just the second American to earn three medals in the 100 at the World Championships, joining Gwen Torrence who won a gold (1995), silver (1991) and bronze (1993). It also was the first time an American won the gold in the 100 since Lauryn Williams in 2005.
Women’s shot put
Jillian Camarena-Williams (Tucson, Ariz.) made history as the first American woman to ever medal in the shot put at the World Championships. The previous best from Team USA came from now head coach Connie Price-Smith with her fifth-place finish in 1997. Camarena-Williams put the shot 20.02m/65-8.25 on her fourth throw as her second-best performance ever, only behind her throw that tied the American record earlier this summer.
Michelle Carter (Ovilla, Texas) placed ninth with a throw of 18.76m/61-6.75, coming on her first attempt.
Women’s 400m
Three-time 200m World Champion Allyson Felix’s (Santa Clarita, Calif.) bid for a 200-400 double fell short by three one-hundredths of a second as Amantie Montsho of Botswana ran a world leading time of 49.56 seconds to clip Felix at the line. Felix ran a personal best of 49.59 to improve her previous four-year-old mark by .11 seconds. Francena McCorory (Hampton, Va.) finished fifth in 50.45 in her first World Championships performance, and two-time world champion Sanya Richards-Ross (Austin, Texas) was seventh in 51.32.
Felix’s effort gave Team USA its seventh World Championship medal in the women’s 400.
Men’s pole vault final
Jeremy Scott (Brookland, Ark.) tied for ninth at 5.65/18-6.5. Two-time Olympian Derek Miles (Bella Vista HS, Fair Oaks 1991; South Dakota 1996; Tea, S.D.), the oldest member of the Team USA men’s squad at 38, was 13th at 5.65m/18-6.5.
Poland’s Pawel Wojciechowski won the event, vaulting a world best 5.90/19-4.25
Heptathlon
Hyleas Fountain (Kettering, Ohio), the 2008 Olympic silver medalist, was unable to hold onto the lead she established during the morning session. Fountain ended the day in third place with 3,887 points, with Jessica Ennis of Great Britain in the lead with 4,078 points. Sharon Day (Costa Mesa HS, Calif. 2003; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2008) improved from the morning session and is stood in 12th place with 3,700 points.
In the 200m, Fountain finished in 23.96, to record the fourth fastest time of the field to add 985 points to her score. Day clocked 25.01, good enough for 886 points.
Day recorded her second personal best of the day in the shot put. Day added 976 points to her tally with a throw of 16.71m/46-10.25 on her first throw. Day’s effort improved her previous outdoor personal best by more than 19 inches. Fountain put the shot 12.20m/40-0.5 which was good enough for 674 points. After three events Fountain fell to fifth in 2902 points, and she sits 124 points off of the leader, Jessica Ennis of Great Britain.
Team USA will be seeking its first World Championship medal in this event since 2001.
Men’s 400m semifinal
LaShawn Merritt (Suffolk, Va.) cruised through his heat to easily advance to the final. Merritt ran 44.76. His time was the fastest of the day, and with his world leading mark from yesterday's qualifying round, Merritt now holds three of the fastest ten times in the 400 this year. Neither Greg Nixon (Long Beach, Calif.) nor Jamaal Torrance (Raleigh, N.C.) were able to advance to the finals. Nixon ran 45.51 and Torrance clocked 45.73
QUOTES
Jason Richardson, men’s 110m hurdles
(On reaction after learning he was awarded gold medal): “I wish that under different circumstances he (Robles) could have kept his medal. But rules are rules. I’m so happy to be a gold medalist. I can beat Robles world record. My next objective is to repeat the same thing in the Olympics.
“It's a big come through! I'm just happy to have the opportunity to run for America, the greatest track and field team. To be amongst a world class field is an honor.
“The technical aspect of the hurdles is not my strong point (laughs)! I just used my heart, and ran a solid race, and stayed in there and didn't become too worried about anyone else.
“I'm the wedding crasher (laughs)! I just tried to do the best that I could. I didn't think that I won, as I could feel the other athletes around me. When you're in America and you sprint, nothing is predictable. There's always a new face every day.
“With faith anything is possible. All you need to do is listen to be called. I had a difficult college experience, but now I got some bumps out, got much more technical help. My coach John Smith is awesome, always willing to learn. Every day we are learning something with him and making changes. We can only improve this way.
David Oliver, men’s 110m hurdles
“It was a slow start, just didn’t really execute much tonight, but that is just what happens sometimes. I just didn’t perform really well today, but you know life is good. I’m living to fight another day, and just get ready to finish out the season kinda strong.
“Stuff changes from year to year, last year I was healthy the whole entire year and not really fighting over anything, I was just out there competing. But I’m still having fun competing and being out here. I gave my best today and it wasn’t good enough, but it’s alright. There are always more years to come.
“Jason [Richardson] is a great competitor, and it is good to see him go out there and have a great performance and get his first international medal. You know the United States always has great talent, and it is just good to see him come out there and hold up the USA very well today.”
(On contact between Robles Xiang, before the DQ) “That happens all the time...but it is unfortunate and I hope that it doesn’t taint anything with Robles’ victory...hey if you are out front it never happens.”
Aries Merritt, men’s 110m hurdles
“It was probably the worst race of my career. I hit hurdle three and four, and almost went down and was completely out of it at that point. When you hit hurdles at this level, there's no recovery. I hit it and that was it. I hit six because I was trying to regain composure. When you hit hurdles, it's impossible to get back in the game.
Allyson Felix, women’s 400m
“I haven't really begun the decision process regarding London (2012 Olympics). This race taught me a lot about how my body responds when I come back for the 200 meters. That will play a large part in my decision.
“On the home straight I definitely felt I still had a chance. I gave it all and tried to move my arms. I cannot be too disappointed with my silver medal. I have my sprints up. I still have the 200 meters and the relays coming up.
“I'm happy to have a personal best, but the disappointment really overshadows it. I'm just grateful for this experience to be on a world stage at 400 meters. If you would have asked me a few years ago, I never would have thought I would have been here.”
Carmelita Jeter, women’s 100m
“I have been working really very, very hard. And today it paid off, it comes out. My coach showed me that I was ready to get the gold medal, to stop the Jamaican predominance in the sprint. Today, it is all about my coach John Smith, [Jason] Richardson, me - awesome!”
“I’ve been coming to the world championships and I haven’t been putting my races together like I’m supposed to. I have so many people believing in me tonight, so many people having my back with this race. I wanted to come out, I wanted to execute, and I wanted to have everybody smile for me tonight.
“I have the 200, so I have like a day and a half off, I think, then I run the 200. I’m pretty excited for the 200, because the pressure of the 100 is off of me. You know, that is my baby, that’s my race. So I did what I was supposed to do there, now all i have to to is line up for the 200.”
Marshevet Myers, women’s 100m
“I didn't get out too well, and by the time I got running it was too late. I had a great showing here and I got a taste of what it's like to make a final. I just have to work harder and step my game up.”
Sanya Richards-Ross, women’s 400m
“I’m a bit disappointed, but I’m happy because I gave my very best tonight. I was really bummed yesterday, but I woke up this morning and said, ‘You know what, I’m really fortunate to be out here and I’m in the final.’ I’m excited to be a part of it, it was a great race and it is motivating me for next season.
“It was a tough final and a tough season, but I went out tonight and gave it my best on lane one. I have a lot of respect for Amantle [Montsho] and Allyson [Felix]. They were great tonight. It was an awesome final and I am glad to be part of it. I will prepare well for next season. The Olympic title is my goal. I have won a world title before and I would have loved to defend it, but circumstances were very difficult this season.”
“My coach says let’s count this as a build-up for 2012, just getting that year back under my belt of strength and speed...My training is going great and I have three more races after this, so hopefully I can get a good rhythm going, but if not, I’m sure I’ll be ready next year.”
Francena McCorory, women’s 400m
“I wish I did a little better, but this is my first time on the world scale, so I don’t think I did bad. I learned how important it is to make it through the rounds. I could have worked on my start a little better. I’m just happy to be here”
Jillian Camarena-Williams, women’s shot put
“This is an incredible feeling! We knew that 20 meters was gonna place; we just didn't know how high. It's been a great season, and this tops it off!
“It was so close through all the rounds. Everybody was passing each other.
“I think I was trying to do too much (in the first three rounds). I just told myself that this is a new set of throws in the finals, and I told myself just to sloooowwww down. I was trying to be a bat out of hell in the first three rounds, and when I try to speed up, it breaks down my technique. After the third round, I refocused and got my 20 meters on my first one and held on. It has been an amazing season, a big builder going into next year. I am moving to train with my coach full time so I am hoping for even greater things.”
Michelle Carter, women’s shot put
“Tonight I guess my nerves got a little bit of the best of me. My warm-ups were great, but when I got to the field I was a little too excited and was rushing myself instead of taking my time. This year has been such a learning experience for me especially at end of the season so I know what it takes for next year. This was a great setup. Win or lose...medal no medals...finals no final. This has all been a great experience and I’m really excited to see what’s going to happen for me next year.”
Jeremy Scott, men’s pole vault
“I felt like I jumped well. I just wasn’t getting lucky at 18-10. I thought I would be in thick of it but what can you do when guys are jumping their butts off. We had four or five guys who had PRs or national records.”
“I felt great all around. We timed it up right. That was the best jumping I had done all year around. It was just a matter of sharpening a couple things off. Everything was laid out the way it was suppose to be, but I just ran into some bad luck.”
Derek Miles, men’s pole vault
“It just took a while to get into groove. Finally at 5.65 when I made that height I thought I’m going to get to the right stick and put standards in right spot I thought we would be okay. The first attempt at 5.75 I was on a new pole and the bend was a little off so I twisted my hands and I had to bail out. So I found the bend on the second jump but I just didn’t quite hit it with much confidence and on a third jump I think my legs just dropped out. If you stop short and then try to run back on the runway and do it again that never works out.
“There were some circumstances at 5.75 that I didn’t navigate really well. I wasn’t quite as in as good as shape as I wanted to be so I think it will be a good learning lesson even at this age (38) to figure out I am going to change some things and make one last go out of it.
LaShawn Merritt, men’s 400 semifinal
“I had a game plan yesterday and had a game plan today and I executed both races well. Now I’m going to go back and get some rest and get ready for tomorrow. Eight men are going to line up tomorrow and eight men are going to try to win and I’m going to be one of those men. Everybody is going to run hard. We come here to get on the podium. I know everyone will bring their ‘A’ game.
“It feels good to come back. I’m here and I’m taking it round by round. I had a focus when I got here to run my rounds smart and make it to the final and I’ve done that so far.
Jamaal Torrance, men’s 400 semifinal
“I felt a lot better than yesterday but I ran slower. I’m just taking this experience and making notes to get ready for next year and the Olympics.”
Greg Nixon, men’s 400 semifinal
“My hope was reaching the finals. I didn’t get it done tonight. It is a big letdown. Now I’ll focus on the 4x400 relay.”
Hyleas Fountain, heptathlon
“It started off well with a personal best for the season in the hurdles. I was already concerned that I hadn’t been running that fast but felt good, so I definitely showed what I can do. I felt like I still have a lot more in the hurdles, but we’ll have to do that at a later date. The high jump went well. I almost had a PR. I had some real good attempts at 1.92.
“The shot put didn’t go the way I wanted it to. I gave it my best. I lost a little energy in the 200 but we still have tomorrow and I’m going to go sleep it off and do the best I can tomorrow.
“I’ve struggled a little bit with injuries and little things and sickness but I’m happy to be here. This week is the healthiest I’ve been. I’ve had a neck injury the past three years and I finally got an MRI to figure out what it was. I have a little arthritis in my neck. It kind of jacks up the muscle.”
Sharon Day, heptathlon
“I’m feeling good. Three out of four ain’t bad. I’m not really happy with my high jump, but everything else is going amazing, and I’m way ahead of where I was in Eugene (Oregon, site of U.S. Championships). I’m happy. I’m doing better than I thought. I knew I was ready to put up some big marks, but you never know until you get there if it is going to happen.”
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Allyson Felix’s [Los Angeles Baptist HS, North Hills 2003; USC 2008 (did not compete)] quest for a double-gold (400, 200) was derailed in the final for the 400m, but she ran a personal best time and won a silver medal for Team USA in her first world championships 400m appearance.
Team USA enjoyed its best day yet, collecting two gold, one silver and one bronze medal during the evening session. Team USA now sits atop the medal count with eight medals, while Kenya is in second place with six medals.
Men’s 110m hurdles
This was the most hyped race in the World Championships featuring history’s three fastest hurdlers. Richardson (Inglewood, Calif.) initially finished second in the men’s 110m hurdles, but after world record holder Dayron Robles of Cuba was disqualified for obstructing China’s Liu Xiang, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist, who was running in lane six. Richardson, who was clocked in 13.16 seconds, was awarded the gold medal in his first ever World Championships performance. It also marked the first time an American won a gold medal in the 110 hurdles at the World Championships since Allen Johnson captured his fourth consecutive 110 hurdle crown in 2003.
World leader David Oliver (Kissimmee, Fla.) placed fourth in 13.44, being edged out of a medal by Great Britain’s Andrew Turner who was also timed in 13.44. Aries Merritt (Knoxville, Tenn.) running in lane seven, tied for fifth in 13.67.
Richardson’s victory also gave Team USA its 19th medal in the 110 hurdles during World Championship competition, including its eighth gold medal.
Women’s 100m
World-leader Carmelita Jeter (Gardena, Calif.) won the women’s 100m in a close battle with Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica, the two-time Olympic 200 champ. Facing a headwind of 1.4 meters per second, Jeter was clocked in 10.90 to distance herself by seven-hundredths of a second over Campbell-Brown. Jeter, the two-time world bronze medalist, sobbed tears of joy as she realized she won her first major international title. Marshevet Myers (Grand Prairie, Texas) finished eighth in 11.33.
Jeter became just the second American to earn three medals in the 100 at the World Championships, joining Gwen Torrence who won a gold (1995), silver (1991) and bronze (1993). It also was the first time an American won the gold in the 100 since Lauryn Williams in 2005.
Women’s shot put
Jillian Camarena-Williams (Tucson, Ariz.) made history as the first American woman to ever medal in the shot put at the World Championships. The previous best from Team USA came from now head coach Connie Price-Smith with her fifth-place finish in 1997. Camarena-Williams put the shot 20.02m/65-8.25 on her fourth throw as her second-best performance ever, only behind her throw that tied the American record earlier this summer.
Michelle Carter (Ovilla, Texas) placed ninth with a throw of 18.76m/61-6.75, coming on her first attempt.
Women’s 400m
Three-time 200m World Champion Allyson Felix’s (Santa Clarita, Calif.) bid for a 200-400 double fell short by three one-hundredths of a second as Amantie Montsho of Botswana ran a world leading time of 49.56 seconds to clip Felix at the line. Felix ran a personal best of 49.59 to improve her previous four-year-old mark by .11 seconds. Francena McCorory (Hampton, Va.) finished fifth in 50.45 in her first World Championships performance, and two-time world champion Sanya Richards-Ross (Austin, Texas) was seventh in 51.32.
Felix’s effort gave Team USA its seventh World Championship medal in the women’s 400.
Men’s pole vault final
Jeremy Scott (Brookland, Ark.) tied for ninth at 5.65/18-6.5. Two-time Olympian Derek Miles (Bella Vista HS, Fair Oaks 1991; South Dakota 1996; Tea, S.D.), the oldest member of the Team USA men’s squad at 38, was 13th at 5.65m/18-6.5.
Poland’s Pawel Wojciechowski won the event, vaulting a world best 5.90/19-4.25
Heptathlon
Hyleas Fountain (Kettering, Ohio), the 2008 Olympic silver medalist, was unable to hold onto the lead she established during the morning session. Fountain ended the day in third place with 3,887 points, with Jessica Ennis of Great Britain in the lead with 4,078 points. Sharon Day (Costa Mesa HS, Calif. 2003; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2008) improved from the morning session and is stood in 12th place with 3,700 points.
In the 200m, Fountain finished in 23.96, to record the fourth fastest time of the field to add 985 points to her score. Day clocked 25.01, good enough for 886 points.
Day recorded her second personal best of the day in the shot put. Day added 976 points to her tally with a throw of 16.71m/46-10.25 on her first throw. Day’s effort improved her previous outdoor personal best by more than 19 inches. Fountain put the shot 12.20m/40-0.5 which was good enough for 674 points. After three events Fountain fell to fifth in 2902 points, and she sits 124 points off of the leader, Jessica Ennis of Great Britain.
Team USA will be seeking its first World Championship medal in this event since 2001.
Men’s 400m semifinal
LaShawn Merritt (Suffolk, Va.) cruised through his heat to easily advance to the final. Merritt ran 44.76. His time was the fastest of the day, and with his world leading mark from yesterday's qualifying round, Merritt now holds three of the fastest ten times in the 400 this year. Neither Greg Nixon (Long Beach, Calif.) nor Jamaal Torrance (Raleigh, N.C.) were able to advance to the finals. Nixon ran 45.51 and Torrance clocked 45.73
QUOTES
Jason Richardson, men’s 110m hurdles
(On reaction after learning he was awarded gold medal): “I wish that under different circumstances he (Robles) could have kept his medal. But rules are rules. I’m so happy to be a gold medalist. I can beat Robles world record. My next objective is to repeat the same thing in the Olympics.
“It's a big come through! I'm just happy to have the opportunity to run for America, the greatest track and field team. To be amongst a world class field is an honor.
“The technical aspect of the hurdles is not my strong point (laughs)! I just used my heart, and ran a solid race, and stayed in there and didn't become too worried about anyone else.
“I'm the wedding crasher (laughs)! I just tried to do the best that I could. I didn't think that I won, as I could feel the other athletes around me. When you're in America and you sprint, nothing is predictable. There's always a new face every day.
“With faith anything is possible. All you need to do is listen to be called. I had a difficult college experience, but now I got some bumps out, got much more technical help. My coach John Smith is awesome, always willing to learn. Every day we are learning something with him and making changes. We can only improve this way.
David Oliver, men’s 110m hurdles
“It was a slow start, just didn’t really execute much tonight, but that is just what happens sometimes. I just didn’t perform really well today, but you know life is good. I’m living to fight another day, and just get ready to finish out the season kinda strong.
“Stuff changes from year to year, last year I was healthy the whole entire year and not really fighting over anything, I was just out there competing. But I’m still having fun competing and being out here. I gave my best today and it wasn’t good enough, but it’s alright. There are always more years to come.
“Jason [Richardson] is a great competitor, and it is good to see him go out there and have a great performance and get his first international medal. You know the United States always has great talent, and it is just good to see him come out there and hold up the USA very well today.”
(On contact between Robles Xiang, before the DQ) “That happens all the time...but it is unfortunate and I hope that it doesn’t taint anything with Robles’ victory...hey if you are out front it never happens.”
Aries Merritt, men’s 110m hurdles
“It was probably the worst race of my career. I hit hurdle three and four, and almost went down and was completely out of it at that point. When you hit hurdles at this level, there's no recovery. I hit it and that was it. I hit six because I was trying to regain composure. When you hit hurdles, it's impossible to get back in the game.
Allyson Felix, women’s 400m
“I haven't really begun the decision process regarding London (2012 Olympics). This race taught me a lot about how my body responds when I come back for the 200 meters. That will play a large part in my decision.
“On the home straight I definitely felt I still had a chance. I gave it all and tried to move my arms. I cannot be too disappointed with my silver medal. I have my sprints up. I still have the 200 meters and the relays coming up.
“I'm happy to have a personal best, but the disappointment really overshadows it. I'm just grateful for this experience to be on a world stage at 400 meters. If you would have asked me a few years ago, I never would have thought I would have been here.”
Carmelita Jeter, women’s 100m
“I have been working really very, very hard. And today it paid off, it comes out. My coach showed me that I was ready to get the gold medal, to stop the Jamaican predominance in the sprint. Today, it is all about my coach John Smith, [Jason] Richardson, me - awesome!”
“I’ve been coming to the world championships and I haven’t been putting my races together like I’m supposed to. I have so many people believing in me tonight, so many people having my back with this race. I wanted to come out, I wanted to execute, and I wanted to have everybody smile for me tonight.
“I have the 200, so I have like a day and a half off, I think, then I run the 200. I’m pretty excited for the 200, because the pressure of the 100 is off of me. You know, that is my baby, that’s my race. So I did what I was supposed to do there, now all i have to to is line up for the 200.”
Marshevet Myers, women’s 100m
“I didn't get out too well, and by the time I got running it was too late. I had a great showing here and I got a taste of what it's like to make a final. I just have to work harder and step my game up.”
Sanya Richards-Ross, women’s 400m
“I’m a bit disappointed, but I’m happy because I gave my very best tonight. I was really bummed yesterday, but I woke up this morning and said, ‘You know what, I’m really fortunate to be out here and I’m in the final.’ I’m excited to be a part of it, it was a great race and it is motivating me for next season.
“It was a tough final and a tough season, but I went out tonight and gave it my best on lane one. I have a lot of respect for Amantle [Montsho] and Allyson [Felix]. They were great tonight. It was an awesome final and I am glad to be part of it. I will prepare well for next season. The Olympic title is my goal. I have won a world title before and I would have loved to defend it, but circumstances were very difficult this season.”
“My coach says let’s count this as a build-up for 2012, just getting that year back under my belt of strength and speed...My training is going great and I have three more races after this, so hopefully I can get a good rhythm going, but if not, I’m sure I’ll be ready next year.”
Francena McCorory, women’s 400m
“I wish I did a little better, but this is my first time on the world scale, so I don’t think I did bad. I learned how important it is to make it through the rounds. I could have worked on my start a little better. I’m just happy to be here”
Jillian Camarena-Williams, women’s shot put
“This is an incredible feeling! We knew that 20 meters was gonna place; we just didn't know how high. It's been a great season, and this tops it off!
“It was so close through all the rounds. Everybody was passing each other.
“I think I was trying to do too much (in the first three rounds). I just told myself that this is a new set of throws in the finals, and I told myself just to sloooowwww down. I was trying to be a bat out of hell in the first three rounds, and when I try to speed up, it breaks down my technique. After the third round, I refocused and got my 20 meters on my first one and held on. It has been an amazing season, a big builder going into next year. I am moving to train with my coach full time so I am hoping for even greater things.”
Michelle Carter, women’s shot put
“Tonight I guess my nerves got a little bit of the best of me. My warm-ups were great, but when I got to the field I was a little too excited and was rushing myself instead of taking my time. This year has been such a learning experience for me especially at end of the season so I know what it takes for next year. This was a great setup. Win or lose...medal no medals...finals no final. This has all been a great experience and I’m really excited to see what’s going to happen for me next year.”
Jeremy Scott, men’s pole vault
“I felt like I jumped well. I just wasn’t getting lucky at 18-10. I thought I would be in thick of it but what can you do when guys are jumping their butts off. We had four or five guys who had PRs or national records.”
“I felt great all around. We timed it up right. That was the best jumping I had done all year around. It was just a matter of sharpening a couple things off. Everything was laid out the way it was suppose to be, but I just ran into some bad luck.”
Derek Miles, men’s pole vault
“It just took a while to get into groove. Finally at 5.65 when I made that height I thought I’m going to get to the right stick and put standards in right spot I thought we would be okay. The first attempt at 5.75 I was on a new pole and the bend was a little off so I twisted my hands and I had to bail out. So I found the bend on the second jump but I just didn’t quite hit it with much confidence and on a third jump I think my legs just dropped out. If you stop short and then try to run back on the runway and do it again that never works out.
“There were some circumstances at 5.75 that I didn’t navigate really well. I wasn’t quite as in as good as shape as I wanted to be so I think it will be a good learning lesson even at this age (38) to figure out I am going to change some things and make one last go out of it.
LaShawn Merritt, men’s 400 semifinal
“I had a game plan yesterday and had a game plan today and I executed both races well. Now I’m going to go back and get some rest and get ready for tomorrow. Eight men are going to line up tomorrow and eight men are going to try to win and I’m going to be one of those men. Everybody is going to run hard. We come here to get on the podium. I know everyone will bring their ‘A’ game.
“It feels good to come back. I’m here and I’m taking it round by round. I had a focus when I got here to run my rounds smart and make it to the final and I’ve done that so far.
Jamaal Torrance, men’s 400 semifinal
“I felt a lot better than yesterday but I ran slower. I’m just taking this experience and making notes to get ready for next year and the Olympics.”
Greg Nixon, men’s 400 semifinal
“My hope was reaching the finals. I didn’t get it done tonight. It is a big letdown. Now I’ll focus on the 4x400 relay.”
Hyleas Fountain, heptathlon
“It started off well with a personal best for the season in the hurdles. I was already concerned that I hadn’t been running that fast but felt good, so I definitely showed what I can do. I felt like I still have a lot more in the hurdles, but we’ll have to do that at a later date. The high jump went well. I almost had a PR. I had some real good attempts at 1.92.
“The shot put didn’t go the way I wanted it to. I gave it my best. I lost a little energy in the 200 but we still have tomorrow and I’m going to go sleep it off and do the best I can tomorrow.
“I’ve struggled a little bit with injuries and little things and sickness but I’m happy to be here. This week is the healthiest I’ve been. I’ve had a neck injury the past three years and I finally got an MRI to figure out what it was. I have a little arthritis in my neck. It kind of jacks up the muscle.”
Sharon Day, heptathlon
“I’m feeling good. Three out of four ain’t bad. I’m not really happy with my high jump, but everything else is going amazing, and I’m way ahead of where I was in Eugene (Oregon, site of U.S. Championships). I’m happy. I’m doing better than I thought. I knew I was ready to put up some big marks, but you never know until you get there if it is going to happen.”
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Fountain leads heptathlon after morning session
DAEGU, South Korea - Hyleas Fountain (Central Dauphin East HS (Harrisburg, Pa.) '00; Barton CC '02; Georgia '04) of Team USA delivered back to back season best performances to lead the women’s heptathlon on the morning of the third day at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
In qualifying action, Team USA showed its dominance in the 400 meter hurdles, advancing all seven performers into the semifinal rounds.
Heptathlon
After two events in the morning session, Olympic silver medalist Hyleas Fountain (Dayton, Ohio) stands atop the standings with 2,228 points after turning in season best performances. Jessica Ennis of Great Britain is currently in second with 2,187 points. Sharon Day (Costa Mesa HS (Costa Mesa, Calif.) '02; Cal Poly-SLO '08; Costa Mesa, Calif.), the reigning U.S. national champion, is 15th with 2,001 points.
In the high jump, Fountain sailed through the first six increases of the bar and then needed all three jumps to clear 1.89m/6-2.25 to surpass the rest of the field. Day recorded a best clearance of 1.80m/5-10.75.
Fountain found herself narrowly in first place by only two points over Ennis after the first event of the heptathlon. Fountain ran a season best time in the 100m hurdles of 12.93 (1135 pts.) to edge out Ennis who finished two-hundredths of a second behind. Day knocked .13 seconds off of her personal best by finishing 5th in her heat in 13.69.
Men’s 400 Hurdles 1st round
As expected, Team USA advanced all four hurdlers into the semifinal round. But two-time defending world champ Kerron Clement (LaPorte (Texas) HS '03; University of Florida '07; Los Angeles, Calif.) made things interesting in the second heat which featured world leader L.J. VanZyl from South Africa. Clement stuttered going into the last hurdle but recovered to finish fourth in 48.91 with that time ranking eighth overall among the 24 qualifiers.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor (Decatur, Ga.) was second in heat three in 49.38, while Bershawn Jackson ( Champaign, Ill.), who won the 2005 world title, looked smooth in winning the fourth heat in 49.82. U.S. champion Jeshua Anderson (Taft HS, Woodland Hills, Calif. 2007; Washington State 2011) won the final heat in 48.83 which ranked seventh overall.
Women’s 400m Hurdles 1st round
Queen Harrison (Blacksburg, Va.) opened things up for Team USA by placing third in heat one in 55.11. Running in lane four, two-time World silver medalist Lashinda Demus (Wilson HS, Long Beach 2001; South Carolina 2004; Palmdale, Calif.) won the third heat by 10 meters with a clocking of 54.94. Jasmine Chaney (Mesa, Ariz.) was fourth in the fifth heat in 56.28.
Men’s Discus Qualifying
In his first World Championships appearance, Jason Young (Lubbock, Texas) threw in the first group and secured a mark of 63.14m/207-2 on his final throw. Young then had to wait through the second group to see if his mark would hold off enough competitors to send him to the final, and indeed it did as he finished 11th overall out of both groups.
Jarred Rome (Marysville-Pilchuck (Marysville, Wash.) HS '95; Boise State '00; Chula Vista, Calif.), appearing in his fourth straight World Championships, posted a top mark of 62.22m/204-1 coming on his second attempt to place 14th place out of the field. Lance Brooks (Denver, Colo.) threw 61.07m/200-4 in his first World Championships appearance which ranked 24th. Neither Rome nor Brooks advanced to the final.
Men’s 3,000 Steeplechase Qualifying
Team USA did not advance anyone into the finals. The trio of Billy Nelson (Taft Union (Calif.) HS '02; Colorado '07; Boulder, Colo.), Dan Huling (Columbus, Ohio) and Ben Bruce (Mt. Carmel (San Diego, Calif.) HS ‘00; San Diego Mesa CC ’02; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ’05; Eugene, Ore.) faced the hottest day yet of the championships. Huling turned in the fastest American performance with his ninth-place finish in the second heat in 8:34.70. Bruce also finished ninth in the third heat in 8:39.96, while Nelson was 12th in the first heat in 8:51.20.
QUOTES
Kerron Clement, men’s 400 hurdles
“I just lost focus on that last hurdle. Honestly, I’m in great shape. I felt really good up until that last hurdle. I just need to go back and tweak a few things. I accomplished what I wanted to do in the race...which is just relax when I come home. I missed up on the last hurdle, but I will be fine going into the semifinals. I just need to stay focused.
“It has been a roller-coaster ride. Throughout all this you just have to stay focused. You can’t dodge yourself.”
Bershawn Jackson, men’s 400 hurdles
“It was really hard for me today. It was so hard to run slow. The intensity level was really high and guys really were shutting it down for the runs. I am going to get ready for tomorrow night and hopefully execute a good race to get ready for finals.
“It will take a PR for me (47.30) and executing a good race, getting out strong, running a good back stretch, coming around the turn and keeping my good posture. It will take a perfect race. “We come to the world championships to see who the best are.”
Angelo Taylor, men’s 400 hurdles
“I did exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to run the first six hurdles hard and then just see where I was and then just relax and cruise and see what happens. There were pretty fast times today but they have to turn around and do it again tomorrow. But I have experience and I’m ready to rock and roll.”
Jeshua Anderson, men’s 400m hurdles
“Today went real good. The hardest part of the race was getting to the first hurdle.I couldn't see it as the clock was in the way. I've done this race so many times, so I know instinctively when a hurdle is coming up, and that hurdle came up fast--that track is fast! I can't wait to let loose and let my stride go...I want to make sure I keep my country in the finals, go out there and let it loose.”
(on winning the World University Games title) “I got a big confidence boost from that. I ran well in the first round, but lost a little focus in the semis. In the finals I ran out of lane 8, which was a blessing as I couldn't see anybody, and had to battle the climate and the humidity.”
Queen Harrison, women’s 400 hurdles
“Today was about shaking the cobwebs off and really see where I’m at because I hadn’t run a 400 hurdles in a while. I feel good. I really wanted to see if I could cruise it in the first round but the girl on the outside caught me at end. But that’s okay. I’ll still get a good lane tomorrow.
“I really learned to run rounds at a young age, so I feel confident where some people might burn out. I feel like I can save it all for end. I feel like all the training is under my belt now. It’s just about execution. All I will do now and between my next races is rest and mentally prepare myself.”
Lashinda Demus, women’s 400 hurdles
“I ran a very comfortable race.The main thing today was to work on the first half of my race and I did that. Each round we’ll work on something different and today I think I executed it. The third time is always a charm. The more USA members we have in that final the more comfortable I am and I think they will run.
“I pick and choose which races I was going to run this year for the simple fact was that I didn’t want too many people getting use to running with me. It was planned not to run that many races this year because of this championship.”
Jasmine Chaney, women’s 400 hurdles
“I definitely had a lot of nerves going into the race. But once I got to the line I felt better. I had this feeling that came over me and said ‘just run and you’ll be fine.’
“I had a few mishaps that I am definitely going to have to fix tomorrow if I want to get to the finals. Now, it’s just a matter of real executing. I ran my race but now I need to execute. I actually got to see Lashinda (Demus) before I ran and she said ‘Queen (Harrison) is in and we both have to get in.’ It felt good to know that before she ran her race she cared about me. That was very comforting.”
Ben Bruce, men’s 3,000 steeplechase
“I kind of wanted to take myself out of the race, meaning if they were running slow I was going to run up in the lead, and if they were running fast I was going to run wherever that pace and that comfortability of that 8:25 effort was. For the first few laps I was perfect where I wanted to be.
“It’s the first day the sun has been out her and it changes things a lot...I could tell earlier that it wasn’t going to be the greatest day, but it could be a good day. When I went around people I felt the effort really increase, so I knew to give myself any type of chance...I started to see people coming back, but I had nothing to go after them.”
Dan Huling, men’s 3,000 steeplechase
“Well, it ended up being quick. That is something that last year I would have been really excited for, a fast race in prelims. But obviously I didn’t have it today, and it’s disappointing and embarrassing. It’s a little breath of relief for the year now that I’m done.
“I got what I need to out of this. I saw what it took to make the final. But performance wise I didn’t get what I needed to out of this because I wasn’t out there grinding like I can.”
Billy Nelson, men’s steeplechase
“It went out like I thought; it was fairly slow early on. I was in it, and on one of the laps on the backside I kind of got boxed in and I surged around and maybe too early. When the group went I couldn’t respond.
“I’m very happy with my year. It’s definitely a bounce back season for me. I back where I think I belong and I think I should be competing with these guys.”
Jason Young - men’s discus
“I need six people to throw farther than I did to make it. I think I can sneak in there for sure. I think I could have thrown a meter further, but I kept popping the discus up.“
Jarred Rome, men’s discus
“I had three throws where I was blocked off in the front. I don’t know...I’ve been throwing the best I’ve thrown in my career in the last month, and I don’t know...I had a really bad day..I don’t understand.”
“It was definitely a lot hotter than normal, but it’s hot in San Diego where I train all the time. It was a technical thing.”
Lance Brooks, men’s discus
“I competed well. I wouldn’t change anything. I would do it all over the exact same. It was just good being here. Obviously I wanted to throw better, but I threw well and it was a good experience. It was good to get in the groove and know what is going to happen if I make the Olympic team. I kind of have a better idea of how it is going to work now next year.”
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In qualifying action, Team USA showed its dominance in the 400 meter hurdles, advancing all seven performers into the semifinal rounds.
Heptathlon
After two events in the morning session, Olympic silver medalist Hyleas Fountain (Dayton, Ohio) stands atop the standings with 2,228 points after turning in season best performances. Jessica Ennis of Great Britain is currently in second with 2,187 points. Sharon Day (Costa Mesa HS (Costa Mesa, Calif.) '02; Cal Poly-SLO '08; Costa Mesa, Calif.), the reigning U.S. national champion, is 15th with 2,001 points.
In the high jump, Fountain sailed through the first six increases of the bar and then needed all three jumps to clear 1.89m/6-2.25 to surpass the rest of the field. Day recorded a best clearance of 1.80m/5-10.75.
Fountain found herself narrowly in first place by only two points over Ennis after the first event of the heptathlon. Fountain ran a season best time in the 100m hurdles of 12.93 (1135 pts.) to edge out Ennis who finished two-hundredths of a second behind. Day knocked .13 seconds off of her personal best by finishing 5th in her heat in 13.69.
Men’s 400 Hurdles 1st round
As expected, Team USA advanced all four hurdlers into the semifinal round. But two-time defending world champ Kerron Clement (LaPorte (Texas) HS '03; University of Florida '07; Los Angeles, Calif.) made things interesting in the second heat which featured world leader L.J. VanZyl from South Africa. Clement stuttered going into the last hurdle but recovered to finish fourth in 48.91 with that time ranking eighth overall among the 24 qualifiers.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Angelo Taylor (Decatur, Ga.) was second in heat three in 49.38, while Bershawn Jackson ( Champaign, Ill.), who won the 2005 world title, looked smooth in winning the fourth heat in 49.82. U.S. champion Jeshua Anderson (Taft HS, Woodland Hills, Calif. 2007; Washington State 2011) won the final heat in 48.83 which ranked seventh overall.
Women’s 400m Hurdles 1st round
Queen Harrison (Blacksburg, Va.) opened things up for Team USA by placing third in heat one in 55.11. Running in lane four, two-time World silver medalist Lashinda Demus (Wilson HS, Long Beach 2001; South Carolina 2004; Palmdale, Calif.) won the third heat by 10 meters with a clocking of 54.94. Jasmine Chaney (Mesa, Ariz.) was fourth in the fifth heat in 56.28.
Men’s Discus Qualifying
In his first World Championships appearance, Jason Young (Lubbock, Texas) threw in the first group and secured a mark of 63.14m/207-2 on his final throw. Young then had to wait through the second group to see if his mark would hold off enough competitors to send him to the final, and indeed it did as he finished 11th overall out of both groups.
Jarred Rome (Marysville-Pilchuck (Marysville, Wash.) HS '95; Boise State '00; Chula Vista, Calif.), appearing in his fourth straight World Championships, posted a top mark of 62.22m/204-1 coming on his second attempt to place 14th place out of the field. Lance Brooks (Denver, Colo.) threw 61.07m/200-4 in his first World Championships appearance which ranked 24th. Neither Rome nor Brooks advanced to the final.
Men’s 3,000 Steeplechase Qualifying
Team USA did not advance anyone into the finals. The trio of Billy Nelson (Taft Union (Calif.) HS '02; Colorado '07; Boulder, Colo.), Dan Huling (Columbus, Ohio) and Ben Bruce (Mt. Carmel (San Diego, Calif.) HS ‘00; San Diego Mesa CC ’02; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ’05; Eugene, Ore.) faced the hottest day yet of the championships. Huling turned in the fastest American performance with his ninth-place finish in the second heat in 8:34.70. Bruce also finished ninth in the third heat in 8:39.96, while Nelson was 12th in the first heat in 8:51.20.
QUOTES
Kerron Clement, men’s 400 hurdles
“I just lost focus on that last hurdle. Honestly, I’m in great shape. I felt really good up until that last hurdle. I just need to go back and tweak a few things. I accomplished what I wanted to do in the race...which is just relax when I come home. I missed up on the last hurdle, but I will be fine going into the semifinals. I just need to stay focused.
“It has been a roller-coaster ride. Throughout all this you just have to stay focused. You can’t dodge yourself.”
Bershawn Jackson, men’s 400 hurdles
“It was really hard for me today. It was so hard to run slow. The intensity level was really high and guys really were shutting it down for the runs. I am going to get ready for tomorrow night and hopefully execute a good race to get ready for finals.
“It will take a PR for me (47.30) and executing a good race, getting out strong, running a good back stretch, coming around the turn and keeping my good posture. It will take a perfect race. “We come to the world championships to see who the best are.”
Angelo Taylor, men’s 400 hurdles
“I did exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to run the first six hurdles hard and then just see where I was and then just relax and cruise and see what happens. There were pretty fast times today but they have to turn around and do it again tomorrow. But I have experience and I’m ready to rock and roll.”
Jeshua Anderson, men’s 400m hurdles
“Today went real good. The hardest part of the race was getting to the first hurdle.I couldn't see it as the clock was in the way. I've done this race so many times, so I know instinctively when a hurdle is coming up, and that hurdle came up fast--that track is fast! I can't wait to let loose and let my stride go...I want to make sure I keep my country in the finals, go out there and let it loose.”
(on winning the World University Games title) “I got a big confidence boost from that. I ran well in the first round, but lost a little focus in the semis. In the finals I ran out of lane 8, which was a blessing as I couldn't see anybody, and had to battle the climate and the humidity.”
Queen Harrison, women’s 400 hurdles
“Today was about shaking the cobwebs off and really see where I’m at because I hadn’t run a 400 hurdles in a while. I feel good. I really wanted to see if I could cruise it in the first round but the girl on the outside caught me at end. But that’s okay. I’ll still get a good lane tomorrow.
“I really learned to run rounds at a young age, so I feel confident where some people might burn out. I feel like I can save it all for end. I feel like all the training is under my belt now. It’s just about execution. All I will do now and between my next races is rest and mentally prepare myself.”
Lashinda Demus, women’s 400 hurdles
“I ran a very comfortable race.The main thing today was to work on the first half of my race and I did that. Each round we’ll work on something different and today I think I executed it. The third time is always a charm. The more USA members we have in that final the more comfortable I am and I think they will run.
“I pick and choose which races I was going to run this year for the simple fact was that I didn’t want too many people getting use to running with me. It was planned not to run that many races this year because of this championship.”
Jasmine Chaney, women’s 400 hurdles
“I definitely had a lot of nerves going into the race. But once I got to the line I felt better. I had this feeling that came over me and said ‘just run and you’ll be fine.’
“I had a few mishaps that I am definitely going to have to fix tomorrow if I want to get to the finals. Now, it’s just a matter of real executing. I ran my race but now I need to execute. I actually got to see Lashinda (Demus) before I ran and she said ‘Queen (Harrison) is in and we both have to get in.’ It felt good to know that before she ran her race she cared about me. That was very comforting.”
Ben Bruce, men’s 3,000 steeplechase
“I kind of wanted to take myself out of the race, meaning if they were running slow I was going to run up in the lead, and if they were running fast I was going to run wherever that pace and that comfortability of that 8:25 effort was. For the first few laps I was perfect where I wanted to be.
“It’s the first day the sun has been out her and it changes things a lot...I could tell earlier that it wasn’t going to be the greatest day, but it could be a good day. When I went around people I felt the effort really increase, so I knew to give myself any type of chance...I started to see people coming back, but I had nothing to go after them.”
Dan Huling, men’s 3,000 steeplechase
“Well, it ended up being quick. That is something that last year I would have been really excited for, a fast race in prelims. But obviously I didn’t have it today, and it’s disappointing and embarrassing. It’s a little breath of relief for the year now that I’m done.
“I got what I need to out of this. I saw what it took to make the final. But performance wise I didn’t get what I needed to out of this because I wasn’t out there grinding like I can.”
Billy Nelson, men’s steeplechase
“It went out like I thought; it was fairly slow early on. I was in it, and on one of the laps on the backside I kind of got boxed in and I surged around and maybe too early. When the group went I couldn’t respond.
“I’m very happy with my year. It’s definitely a bounce back season for me. I back where I think I belong and I think I should be competing with these guys.”
Jason Young - men’s discus
“I need six people to throw farther than I did to make it. I think I can sneak in there for sure. I think I could have thrown a meter further, but I kept popping the discus up.“
Jarred Rome, men’s discus
“I had three throws where I was blocked off in the front. I don’t know...I’ve been throwing the best I’ve thrown in my career in the last month, and I don’t know...I had a really bad day..I don’t understand.”
“It was definitely a lot hotter than normal, but it’s hot in San Diego where I train all the time. It was a technical thing.”
Lance Brooks, men’s discus
“I competed well. I wouldn’t change anything. I would do it all over the exact same. It was just good being here. Obviously I wanted to throw better, but I threw well and it was a good experience. It was good to get in the groove and know what is going to happen if I make the Olympic team. I kind of have a better idea of how it is going to work now next year.”
Fore complete results, visit www.iaaf.org
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Saturday, September 3 Lagoon Valley Classic, Vacaville
Saturday, September 24 Stanford Cross Country Invitational, Stanford University Golf Course
I have announced cross country and track meets at Stanford University since September 1999. This will be the start of my 13th year. Bob Womack of Fresno, "the voice of Northern California track and cross country," and I were covering the United States Track and Field Championships at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon for California Track and Running News in June 1999. Unfortunately, he was in an automobile accident on his way back from that meet. He died in Medford, Oregon.
Saturday, October 1 Yolo County Invitational, Muller Vineyards, Yolo
Saturday, October 15 Mariner Invitational, Garin Regional Park, Hayward
Saturday, November 19 North Coast Section Meet of Champions, Hayward HS
Saturday, November 26 CIF State Meet, Woodward Park, Fresno
Saturday, September 24 Stanford Cross Country Invitational, Stanford University Golf Course
I have announced cross country and track meets at Stanford University since September 1999. This will be the start of my 13th year. Bob Womack of Fresno, "the voice of Northern California track and cross country," and I were covering the United States Track and Field Championships at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon for California Track and Running News in June 1999. Unfortunately, he was in an automobile accident on his way back from that meet. He died in Medford, Oregon.
Saturday, October 1 Yolo County Invitational, Muller Vineyards, Yolo
Saturday, October 15 Mariner Invitational, Garin Regional Park, Hayward
Saturday, November 19 North Coast Section Meet of Champions, Hayward HS
Saturday, November 26 CIF State Meet, Woodward Park, Fresno
Running USA wire 69, August 28, 2011
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In this edition:
World Championships Distance Recap
Drew Carey, Megyn Price Headline Sold-Out Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Team Challenge Offers Inspiration, Training for Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
BolderBOULDER Helps Put on One World Belize Run
UPCOMING EVENTS
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IAAF World Championships, Daegu, KOR, Aug 27-Sept 4
Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend, Anaheim, CA, Sept 3-4
Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon, VA, Sept 4
Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon, Dublin, OH, Sept 4
Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon, Carleton, OR, Sept 4
Eugene Women's Half-Marathon, Eugene, OR, September 4
Kaua'i Marathon, Kaua'i, HI, September 4
Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race, CT, September 5
USA 20K Championships
American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO, Sept 5
Hog Jog, Charolotte, NC, September 10
FASB Fitness Festival 5K, Denver, CO, September 10
Alta Peruvian Lodge Downhill Dash 8K, Alta, UT, September 10
World Mountain Running Championships, Tirana, Albania, Sept 11
La Sportiva EverGold Trail 5K & 10K, Vail, CO, September 11
World Championships Distance Recap
Historic sweeps by Kenyan women in marathon and 10,000 meters; Flanagan, Rupp 7th in 10,000 meters
From USATF, IAAF and Ken Nakamura reports
DAEGU, Korea - (Aug 27 - Aug 28, 2011) - In the first final at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Daegu on Saturday morning, the Kenyan women made history in the marathon as they finished 1-2-3 with Edna Kiplagat winning the gold medal in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 43 seconds, followed by countrywomen, Priscah Jeptoo (2:29:00) and Sharon Cherop (2:29:14).
Kenya, thus, became the first country to sweep the medals in the marathon, men or women, at the World Championships or the Olympics. In fact, it is the first time any nation finished first and second in the women's WC marathon.
With temperatures in the high 70s at the start and the humidity at 72 percent, the women covered the classic 26.2 mile race in 1:16:46 first half and a fast 1:11:57 for the second half, the biggest negative split - meaning first half vs. second half had largest time difference - in the history of the World Championships.
For Team USA, Tera Moody (Colorado Springs, Colo.) ran her second fastest marathon to finish 17th in 2:32:04 as first American.
Women's Marathon - August 27
The marathon saw the field go out in a large front pack, with 27 women running within seconds of each other through 25 kilometers. The women ran through a three-loop course through downtown Daegu. Moody, 30, ran in the mix with the leaders, even spending time at the front of the pack. The group went through 5K in 18:34, 10K in 36:26, 15K in 54:11, 20K in 1:12:39 and 25K in 1:30:35.
By 30K the pack thinned to 19 runners, but Moody stayed with the pack as they split in 1:48:35. However, the leaders made a break for it over the next five kilometers and the pack disintegrated with only four women taking the lead. By 35K, Moody was 1:11 behind the leaders and split 2:06:30. By the 40K mark, eventual world champion Kiplagat, 31, pulled away from the rest of the field and maintained her lead to the tape in 2:28:43.
In the Marathon World Cup competition, Kenya, no surprise, won the team title with China second and Ethiopia third, while Team USA took sixth place.
Women's 10,000m - August 27
In Daegu Stadium on Saturday night, the Kenyan women were again dominant as they swept the podium with the first 1-2-3-4 10,000m finish in the history of the World Championships. There have been 1-2-3 sweeps by Ethiopia on two occasions - 2001 and 2005 - but never 1-4, either men or women. Vivian Cheruiyot, 27, led the Kenyan contingent to the historic sweep in 30:48.98, a personal record, and all four Kenyan women finished under 31 minutes - also Sally Kipyego (30:50.04), defending champion Linet Masai (30:53.59) and Priscah Cherono (30:56.43, PR).
2008 Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) led the women's 10,000m for the first two miles with Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) trailing in the second position. However, the American duo was unable to hold their positions after two miles into the race and began to fall further back in the pack.
Flanagan, 30, finished seventh in 31:25.57, improving her placing from the 2009 World Championships by seven places, and dropped nearly seven seconds from her time as well. Three-time Olympian Rhines finished 9th in 31:47.59, while Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.), who is coming back from a hip injury, finished 13th (32:29.58).
Men's 10,000m - August 28
In Daegu Stadium on Sunday night, Galen Rupp (Portland, Ore.) put himself in good position throughout the 25-lap race. The three-time U.S. champion was mid-pack early on, with teammates Matt Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) and Scott Bauhs (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) near the back.
A quickening pace left a lead pack of eight men with eight laps to go. Rupp, 25, ran relaxed near the back of that pack and moved to fifth with seven laps left. Also in the pack were Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea, Imane Merga, Ibrahim Jeilan and Sileshi Sihine of Ethiopia, favorite Mo Farah of Great Britain and Martin Mathathi and Peter Kirui of Kenya. Four-time 10,000m world champion Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia did not finish (dropping out at 6K).
When the pack started to move with 600m left, Rupp could not respond. Farah took the lead and began his kick with 400m left, but Jeilan, just 22, caught him in the final strides for the upset gold medal in 27:13.81. Farah was runner-up in 27:14.07 and Merga was the bronze medalist in 27:19.14. Rupp finished in a season-best time of 27:26.84 for seventh, improving by one place on his finish at the 2009 World Championships. Tegenkamp was 10th in 28:41.62 and Bauhs 14th in 29:03.92.
13th IAAF World Track & Field Championships
Daegu, KOR, Sat-Sun, Aug 27-Aug 28, 2011
Women's Marathon
Saturday, August 27
1) Edna Kiplagat (KEN), 2:28:43, $60,000
2) Priscah Jeptoo (KEN), 2:29:00, $30,000
3) Sharon Cherop (KEN), 2:29:14, $20,000
4) Bezunesh Bekele (ETH), 2:29:21, $15,000
5) Yukiko Akaba (JPN), 2:29:35, $10,000
6) Xiaolin Zhu (CHN), 2:29:58, $6000
7) Isabellah Andersson (SWE), 2:30:13, $5000
8) Jiali Wang (CHN), 2:30:25, $4000
9) Marisa Barros (POR) 2:30:29
10) Remi Nakazato (JPN), 2:30:52
U.S.
17) Tera Moody (USA), 2:32:04
30) Kathy Newberry (USA), 2:37:28
32) Alisa McKaig (USA), 2:38:23
38) Colleen De Reuck (USA), 2:44:35
40) Zoila Gómez (USA), 2:46:44
46 finishers
Women's 10,000m Final
Saturday, August 27
1) Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN), 30:48.98, $60,000
2) Sally Kipyego (KEN), 30:50.04, $30,000
3) Linet Masai (KEN), 30:53.59, $20,000
4) Priscah Cherono (KEN), 30:56.43, $15,000
5) Meselech Melkamu (ETH), 30:56.55, $10,000
6) Shitaye Eshete (BRN), 31:21.57, $6000
7) Shalane Flanagan (USA), 31:25.57, $5000
8) Ana Dulce Félix (POR), 31:37.03, $4000
9) Jen Rhines (USA), 31:47.59
10) Jessica Augusto (POR), 32:06.68
Other U.S.
13) Kara Goucher (USA), 32:29.58
Men's 10,000m Final
Sunday, August 28
1) Ibrahim Jeilan (ETH), 27:13.81, $60,000
2) Mo Farah (GBR), 27:14.07, $30,000
3) Imane Merga (ETH), 27:19.14, $20,000
4) Zersenay Tadese (ERI), 27:22.57, $15,000
5) Martin Mathathi (KEN), 27:23.87, $10,000
6) Peter Kirui (KEN), 27:25.63, $6000
7) Galen Rupp (USA), 27:26.84, $5000
8) Sileshi Sihine (ETH), 27:34.11, $4000
9) Paul Tanui (KEN), 27:54.03
10) Matt Tegenkamp (USA), 28:41.62
Other U.S.
14) Scott Bauhs (USA), 29:03.92
Full results and more at http://daegu2011.iaaf.org/ResultsByDate.aspx and more U.S. coverage plus athlete quotes at: www.usatf.org
Drew Carey, Megyn Price Headline Sold-Out Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
More than 20,500 runners taking part in Labor Day weekend races as part of runDisney series; new half-marathon medal; Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal; kids race participants to receive Los Angeles Angels game tickets
ANAHEIM, Calif. - (August 24, 2011) - Hollywood celebrities Drew Carey and Megyn Price are expected to be among the throng of runners and fans at the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort, September 2-4. For the sixth straight year a record field of more than 20,500 runners will compete in the three-day event that's part of the runDisney series.
Carey, host of the popular game show "The Price is Right,'' is one of the more than record 15,000 runners signed up to run the 13.1-mile half-marathon. Price, star of the hit TV sitcom "Rules of Engagement,'' will be part of the starting line festivities for the half-marathon.
The Disneyland Half Marathon field, which encompasses runners from 49 states and 23 countries, will have the unique opportunity to run through two Disneyland Resort theme parks - Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Runners will pass by the Matterhorn, through Sleeping Beauty Castle and alongside California Screamin Roller Coaster before hitting the streets of Anaheim and running through Angel Stadium of Anaheim amid hundreds of spectators.
And awaiting them at the finish line this year will be a newly-created medal designed around Disneyland Resort's iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. Also, more than 2,750 runners, who ran a runDisney race at Walt Disney World Resort earlier this year, will qualify to receive Disney's Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal when they cross the finish line. All along the route runners will be greeted by cheering fans, Disney characters, music and live entertainers.
In addition to the half-marathon, other weekend events include the "Star Tours'' Family Fun Run 5K, Kids' Races and a Health and Fitness Expo where visitors can check out the latest in fitness apparel, running gear and high tech gadgets as well as purchase runDisney merchandise and receive training information from 1972 U.S. Olympian and runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway.
New this year is a special offer for participants in the kids' races Saturday who will receive a voucher for a ticket to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's 12:35pm game Sunday against the Minnesota Twins (half-marathon runners, friends and families can purchase a $10 voucher for the game at the Health and Fitness Expo). A special pre-game recognition ceremony will take place on the field to salute winners of the Disneyland Half Marathon.
Visit www.disneylandhalfmarathon.com for more information.
TeamChallenge Offers Inspiration, Training for Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
5:30pm half-marathon start as World's Largest Nighttime Running Event; TeamChallenge has raised nearly $8 million through the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - (August 24, 2011) - It's the hottest party in Sin City...and it's for a good cause. The third Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is gearing up to take over the Las Vegas Strip at night on Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Training sessions will soon get underway at the official charity's half-marathon training program TeamChallenge. Runners can join one of 27 local teams across the nation for a 15-week custom training program and an unforgettable Las Vegas experience at the ultimate destination race.
"We are thrilled to support the TeamChallenge program for our third year in Las Vegas," said Dave Hussa, Vice-President of Charity Partnerships for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. "With the new nighttime start and a half-marathon route that runs exclusively on Las Vegas Boulevard, the 2011 event is one you won't want to miss. There is no better way to make sure you are prepared to reach the finish line than with TeamChallenge."
TeamChallenge is the endurance training and fundraising program of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which impact the lives of 1.4 million American adults and children. Collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's and colitis are two chronic, painful and highly unpredictable life-long digestive diseases.
"We are excited to elevate awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas race, so we can raise much needed funds for patients who are suffering from life-changing IBD every day," said Staci Brown, National Events Director for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. "With informational meetings and training kickoff events taking place throughout the nation over the next couple of weeks, now is the perfect time to take the challenge and make the 13.1-mile commitment."
TeamChallenge prepares participants to run or walk a half-marathon while raising funds to support research for a cure. Their professional endurance coaches customize the training to reflect each participant's unique needs and challenges, supporting them every step of the way, right up to the finish line. TeamChallenge staff help participants fundraise by providing all the tools and tips they need to reach their goal, including their very own personal web page. In exchange for meeting their goal, participants receive an expenses-paid weekend at the Vegas race and memories to last a lifetime.
During event weekend in Vegas, participants will have the opportunity to celebrate with their teams and explore all that glitzy and glamorous Las Vegas has to offer. Some highlights include a pre-race pasta party, entertainment along the half-marathon course, and a post-race victory celebration.
Runners will span across all eight lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard on Sunday night, December 4, exclusively shutting down the neon-lit Strip in epic fashion and instantly becoming the World's Largest Nighttime Running Event. The marathon will begin at 4:00pm and the half-marathon will start at dusk, approximately 5:30pm. Each race will have a limited capacity of entrants and a time limit to complete the distance.
Las Vegas' signature running event was rebranded in 2009 as part of the nationwide Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series and is managed by San Diego-based Competitor Group, drawing over 28,000 entrants annually from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. In addition to live bands performing at each mile along the course, the Las Vegas event is renowned for hundreds of people running dressed as Elvis, and every year includes a run-through wedding ceremony where runners in love tie the knot during the race.
Runners and walkers interested in taking part in the Las Vegas race are invited to visit www.ccteamchallenge.org or call (866) 931-2611 to find a local chapter that offers expert training.
For additional information or to register for the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon, go to: www.StripatNight.com
BolderBOULDER Helps Put on One World Belize Run
2,250 pairs of shoes donated by U.S. runners and later distributed in Belize
In April 2011, a dozen undergraduates from Ohio State were among 17 volunteers from One World Running who spent their "alternative spring break" in Belize putting on the annual One World Special Olympics Run and distributing 2,250 pairs of shoes donated by U.S. runners, including those collected by the BolderBOULDER, which also helped with race logistics.
The One World Belize Run included a 5K and 3K fun run / walk in downtown Belize City, starting and finishing at the Stella Maris school for disabled youth. The school was the site of a three-day shoe distribution, with teachers from elementary and high schools around the city bringing in students to receive the shoes. Spikes and racing and training flats were also distributed to members of the Belize junior national team. The Ohio State students also distributed shoes in Orange Walk and Corozal, towns in northern Belize.
"It is gratifying to see running increasing in Belize," said Ana Weir, a Boulder nurse and former Runner's World Hero of Running. "And also neat to see the Ohio State students connecting with the teachers, students and runners. It shows how we really are 'one world'."
Journalist Mike Sandrock said the BolderBOULDER has been supporting Shoes for Africa / One World Running since his first trip to Africa to run a marathon 25 years ago. "We are simply promoting BolderBOULDER values around the world."
For more details: oneworldrunning@gmail.com, www.oneworldrunning.com or call (720) 295-0426.
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In this edition:
World Championships Distance Recap
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Team Challenge Offers Inspiration, Training for Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
BolderBOULDER Helps Put on One World Belize Run
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Running USA today and have your event listed here, as well as on www.RunningUSA.org
IAAF World Championships, Daegu, KOR, Aug 27-Sept 4
Disneyland Half-Marathon Weekend, Anaheim, CA, Sept 3-4
Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon, VA, Sept 4
Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon, Dublin, OH, Sept 4
Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon, Carleton, OR, Sept 4
Eugene Women's Half-Marathon, Eugene, OR, September 4
Kaua'i Marathon, Kaua'i, HI, September 4
Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race, CT, September 5
USA 20K Championships
American Discovery Trail Marathon, Colorado Springs, CO, Sept 5
Hog Jog, Charolotte, NC, September 10
FASB Fitness Festival 5K, Denver, CO, September 10
Alta Peruvian Lodge Downhill Dash 8K, Alta, UT, September 10
World Mountain Running Championships, Tirana, Albania, Sept 11
La Sportiva EverGold Trail 5K & 10K, Vail, CO, September 11
World Championships Distance Recap
Historic sweeps by Kenyan women in marathon and 10,000 meters; Flanagan, Rupp 7th in 10,000 meters
From USATF, IAAF and Ken Nakamura reports
DAEGU, Korea - (Aug 27 - Aug 28, 2011) - In the first final at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Daegu on Saturday morning, the Kenyan women made history in the marathon as they finished 1-2-3 with Edna Kiplagat winning the gold medal in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 43 seconds, followed by countrywomen, Priscah Jeptoo (2:29:00) and Sharon Cherop (2:29:14).
Kenya, thus, became the first country to sweep the medals in the marathon, men or women, at the World Championships or the Olympics. In fact, it is the first time any nation finished first and second in the women's WC marathon.
With temperatures in the high 70s at the start and the humidity at 72 percent, the women covered the classic 26.2 mile race in 1:16:46 first half and a fast 1:11:57 for the second half, the biggest negative split - meaning first half vs. second half had largest time difference - in the history of the World Championships.
For Team USA, Tera Moody (Colorado Springs, Colo.) ran her second fastest marathon to finish 17th in 2:32:04 as first American.
Women's Marathon - August 27
The marathon saw the field go out in a large front pack, with 27 women running within seconds of each other through 25 kilometers. The women ran through a three-loop course through downtown Daegu. Moody, 30, ran in the mix with the leaders, even spending time at the front of the pack. The group went through 5K in 18:34, 10K in 36:26, 15K in 54:11, 20K in 1:12:39 and 25K in 1:30:35.
By 30K the pack thinned to 19 runners, but Moody stayed with the pack as they split in 1:48:35. However, the leaders made a break for it over the next five kilometers and the pack disintegrated with only four women taking the lead. By 35K, Moody was 1:11 behind the leaders and split 2:06:30. By the 40K mark, eventual world champion Kiplagat, 31, pulled away from the rest of the field and maintained her lead to the tape in 2:28:43.
In the Marathon World Cup competition, Kenya, no surprise, won the team title with China second and Ethiopia third, while Team USA took sixth place.
Women's 10,000m - August 27
In Daegu Stadium on Saturday night, the Kenyan women were again dominant as they swept the podium with the first 1-2-3-4 10,000m finish in the history of the World Championships. There have been 1-2-3 sweeps by Ethiopia on two occasions - 2001 and 2005 - but never 1-4, either men or women. Vivian Cheruiyot, 27, led the Kenyan contingent to the historic sweep in 30:48.98, a personal record, and all four Kenyan women finished under 31 minutes - also Sally Kipyego (30:50.04), defending champion Linet Masai (30:53.59) and Priscah Cherono (30:56.43, PR).
2008 Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) led the women's 10,000m for the first two miles with Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) trailing in the second position. However, the American duo was unable to hold their positions after two miles into the race and began to fall further back in the pack.
Flanagan, 30, finished seventh in 31:25.57, improving her placing from the 2009 World Championships by seven places, and dropped nearly seven seconds from her time as well. Three-time Olympian Rhines finished 9th in 31:47.59, while Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.), who is coming back from a hip injury, finished 13th (32:29.58).
Men's 10,000m - August 28
In Daegu Stadium on Sunday night, Galen Rupp (Portland, Ore.) put himself in good position throughout the 25-lap race. The three-time U.S. champion was mid-pack early on, with teammates Matt Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) and Scott Bauhs (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) near the back.
A quickening pace left a lead pack of eight men with eight laps to go. Rupp, 25, ran relaxed near the back of that pack and moved to fifth with seven laps left. Also in the pack were Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea, Imane Merga, Ibrahim Jeilan and Sileshi Sihine of Ethiopia, favorite Mo Farah of Great Britain and Martin Mathathi and Peter Kirui of Kenya. Four-time 10,000m world champion Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia did not finish (dropping out at 6K).
When the pack started to move with 600m left, Rupp could not respond. Farah took the lead and began his kick with 400m left, but Jeilan, just 22, caught him in the final strides for the upset gold medal in 27:13.81. Farah was runner-up in 27:14.07 and Merga was the bronze medalist in 27:19.14. Rupp finished in a season-best time of 27:26.84 for seventh, improving by one place on his finish at the 2009 World Championships. Tegenkamp was 10th in 28:41.62 and Bauhs 14th in 29:03.92.
13th IAAF World Track & Field Championships
Daegu, KOR, Sat-Sun, Aug 27-Aug 28, 2011
Women's Marathon
Saturday, August 27
1) Edna Kiplagat (KEN), 2:28:43, $60,000
2) Priscah Jeptoo (KEN), 2:29:00, $30,000
3) Sharon Cherop (KEN), 2:29:14, $20,000
4) Bezunesh Bekele (ETH), 2:29:21, $15,000
5) Yukiko Akaba (JPN), 2:29:35, $10,000
6) Xiaolin Zhu (CHN), 2:29:58, $6000
7) Isabellah Andersson (SWE), 2:30:13, $5000
8) Jiali Wang (CHN), 2:30:25, $4000
9) Marisa Barros (POR) 2:30:29
10) Remi Nakazato (JPN), 2:30:52
U.S.
17) Tera Moody (USA), 2:32:04
30) Kathy Newberry (USA), 2:37:28
32) Alisa McKaig (USA), 2:38:23
38) Colleen De Reuck (USA), 2:44:35
40) Zoila Gómez (USA), 2:46:44
46 finishers
Women's 10,000m Final
Saturday, August 27
1) Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN), 30:48.98, $60,000
2) Sally Kipyego (KEN), 30:50.04, $30,000
3) Linet Masai (KEN), 30:53.59, $20,000
4) Priscah Cherono (KEN), 30:56.43, $15,000
5) Meselech Melkamu (ETH), 30:56.55, $10,000
6) Shitaye Eshete (BRN), 31:21.57, $6000
7) Shalane Flanagan (USA), 31:25.57, $5000
8) Ana Dulce Félix (POR), 31:37.03, $4000
9) Jen Rhines (USA), 31:47.59
10) Jessica Augusto (POR), 32:06.68
Other U.S.
13) Kara Goucher (USA), 32:29.58
Men's 10,000m Final
Sunday, August 28
1) Ibrahim Jeilan (ETH), 27:13.81, $60,000
2) Mo Farah (GBR), 27:14.07, $30,000
3) Imane Merga (ETH), 27:19.14, $20,000
4) Zersenay Tadese (ERI), 27:22.57, $15,000
5) Martin Mathathi (KEN), 27:23.87, $10,000
6) Peter Kirui (KEN), 27:25.63, $6000
7) Galen Rupp (USA), 27:26.84, $5000
8) Sileshi Sihine (ETH), 27:34.11, $4000
9) Paul Tanui (KEN), 27:54.03
10) Matt Tegenkamp (USA), 28:41.62
Other U.S.
14) Scott Bauhs (USA), 29:03.92
Full results and more at http://daegu2011.iaaf.org/ResultsByDate.aspx and more U.S. coverage plus athlete quotes at: www.usatf.org
Drew Carey, Megyn Price Headline Sold-Out Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
More than 20,500 runners taking part in Labor Day weekend races as part of runDisney series; new half-marathon medal; Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal; kids race participants to receive Los Angeles Angels game tickets
ANAHEIM, Calif. - (August 24, 2011) - Hollywood celebrities Drew Carey and Megyn Price are expected to be among the throng of runners and fans at the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort, September 2-4. For the sixth straight year a record field of more than 20,500 runners will compete in the three-day event that's part of the runDisney series.
Carey, host of the popular game show "The Price is Right,'' is one of the more than record 15,000 runners signed up to run the 13.1-mile half-marathon. Price, star of the hit TV sitcom "Rules of Engagement,'' will be part of the starting line festivities for the half-marathon.
The Disneyland Half Marathon field, which encompasses runners from 49 states and 23 countries, will have the unique opportunity to run through two Disneyland Resort theme parks - Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Runners will pass by the Matterhorn, through Sleeping Beauty Castle and alongside California Screamin Roller Coaster before hitting the streets of Anaheim and running through Angel Stadium of Anaheim amid hundreds of spectators.
And awaiting them at the finish line this year will be a newly-created medal designed around Disneyland Resort's iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. Also, more than 2,750 runners, who ran a runDisney race at Walt Disney World Resort earlier this year, will qualify to receive Disney's Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal when they cross the finish line. All along the route runners will be greeted by cheering fans, Disney characters, music and live entertainers.
In addition to the half-marathon, other weekend events include the "Star Tours'' Family Fun Run 5K, Kids' Races and a Health and Fitness Expo where visitors can check out the latest in fitness apparel, running gear and high tech gadgets as well as purchase runDisney merchandise and receive training information from 1972 U.S. Olympian and runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway.
New this year is a special offer for participants in the kids' races Saturday who will receive a voucher for a ticket to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's 12:35pm game Sunday against the Minnesota Twins (half-marathon runners, friends and families can purchase a $10 voucher for the game at the Health and Fitness Expo). A special pre-game recognition ceremony will take place on the field to salute winners of the Disneyland Half Marathon.
Visit www.disneylandhalfmarathon.com for more information.
TeamChallenge Offers Inspiration, Training for Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
5:30pm half-marathon start as World's Largest Nighttime Running Event; TeamChallenge has raised nearly $8 million through the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - (August 24, 2011) - It's the hottest party in Sin City...and it's for a good cause. The third Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is gearing up to take over the Las Vegas Strip at night on Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Training sessions will soon get underway at the official charity's half-marathon training program TeamChallenge. Runners can join one of 27 local teams across the nation for a 15-week custom training program and an unforgettable Las Vegas experience at the ultimate destination race.
"We are thrilled to support the TeamChallenge program for our third year in Las Vegas," said Dave Hussa, Vice-President of Charity Partnerships for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. "With the new nighttime start and a half-marathon route that runs exclusively on Las Vegas Boulevard, the 2011 event is one you won't want to miss. There is no better way to make sure you are prepared to reach the finish line than with TeamChallenge."
TeamChallenge is the endurance training and fundraising program of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which impact the lives of 1.4 million American adults and children. Collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's and colitis are two chronic, painful and highly unpredictable life-long digestive diseases.
"We are excited to elevate awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas race, so we can raise much needed funds for patients who are suffering from life-changing IBD every day," said Staci Brown, National Events Director for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. "With informational meetings and training kickoff events taking place throughout the nation over the next couple of weeks, now is the perfect time to take the challenge and make the 13.1-mile commitment."
TeamChallenge prepares participants to run or walk a half-marathon while raising funds to support research for a cure. Their professional endurance coaches customize the training to reflect each participant's unique needs and challenges, supporting them every step of the way, right up to the finish line. TeamChallenge staff help participants fundraise by providing all the tools and tips they need to reach their goal, including their very own personal web page. In exchange for meeting their goal, participants receive an expenses-paid weekend at the Vegas race and memories to last a lifetime.
During event weekend in Vegas, participants will have the opportunity to celebrate with their teams and explore all that glitzy and glamorous Las Vegas has to offer. Some highlights include a pre-race pasta party, entertainment along the half-marathon course, and a post-race victory celebration.
Runners will span across all eight lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard on Sunday night, December 4, exclusively shutting down the neon-lit Strip in epic fashion and instantly becoming the World's Largest Nighttime Running Event. The marathon will begin at 4:00pm and the half-marathon will start at dusk, approximately 5:30pm. Each race will have a limited capacity of entrants and a time limit to complete the distance.
Las Vegas' signature running event was rebranded in 2009 as part of the nationwide Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series and is managed by San Diego-based Competitor Group, drawing over 28,000 entrants annually from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. In addition to live bands performing at each mile along the course, the Las Vegas event is renowned for hundreds of people running dressed as Elvis, and every year includes a run-through wedding ceremony where runners in love tie the knot during the race.
Runners and walkers interested in taking part in the Las Vegas race are invited to visit www.ccteamchallenge.org or call (866) 931-2611 to find a local chapter that offers expert training.
For additional information or to register for the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon, go to: www.StripatNight.com
BolderBOULDER Helps Put on One World Belize Run
2,250 pairs of shoes donated by U.S. runners and later distributed in Belize
In April 2011, a dozen undergraduates from Ohio State were among 17 volunteers from One World Running who spent their "alternative spring break" in Belize putting on the annual One World Special Olympics Run and distributing 2,250 pairs of shoes donated by U.S. runners, including those collected by the BolderBOULDER, which also helped with race logistics.
The One World Belize Run included a 5K and 3K fun run / walk in downtown Belize City, starting and finishing at the Stella Maris school for disabled youth. The school was the site of a three-day shoe distribution, with teachers from elementary and high schools around the city bringing in students to receive the shoes. Spikes and racing and training flats were also distributed to members of the Belize junior national team. The Ohio State students also distributed shoes in Orange Walk and Corozal, towns in northern Belize.
"It is gratifying to see running increasing in Belize," said Ana Weir, a Boulder nurse and former Runner's World Hero of Running. "And also neat to see the Ohio State students connecting with the teachers, students and runners. It shows how we really are 'one world'."
Journalist Mike Sandrock said the BolderBOULDER has been supporting Shoes for Africa / One World Running since his first trip to Africa to run a marathon 25 years ago. "We are simply promoting BolderBOULDER values around the world."
For more details: oneworldrunning@gmail.com, www.oneworldrunning.com or call (720) 295-0426.
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