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Martina loses appeal in 200 meter Olympic case
by By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Fri Mar 06 10:42:00 -0500 2009
LAUSANNE, Switzerland(AP) Netherlands Antilles sprinter Churandy Martina lost his appeal Friday to be reinstated as silver medalist in the 200 meters at the Beijing Olympics. read more
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Wardian wins second USA 50km title
by USATF - Wed Mar 04 11:29:47 -0500 2009
March 3, 2009 - Michael Wardian (Arlington, Va.), won his second consecutive USA 50km Championships on Sunday, running 2 hours, 56 minutes, 36 seconds at the Caumsett State Park 50K in Huntington, N.Y. read more
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Trammell named Athlete of the Week
by USATF - Wed Mar 04 11:25:55 -0500 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (March 3, 2009) - Terrence Trammell has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning the men's 60m hurdles and the Visa Championship Series title Sunday at the 2009 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Boston. read more
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Eugene, New York tapped for IAAF "Diamond League"
by USATF - Mon Mar 02 18:32:28 -0500 2009
The IAAF announced on Monday that the Nike Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Ore., and Reebok Grand Prix in New York City will be part of a prestigious new circuit of elite track meets known as the "IAAF Diamond League," starting in 2010. read more
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Seaman wins 11th title at USA Indoor Championships
by USATF - Mon Mar 02 18:30:31 -0500 2009
BOSTON (Feb. 28, 2009) - The winners' podium at the 2009 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday alternated multi-time champions with first-time winners at the Reggie Lewis Center. read more
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Trammell goes for second Visa Championship
by USATF - Mon Mar 02 18:27:40 -0500 2009
BOSTON (Feb. 27, 2009) - Two-time Olympic silver medalist Terrence Trammell will go for his fourth career U.S. Indoor title and second Visa Championship crown in the men's 60-meter hurdles at the 2009 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. read more
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Trammell, Jones take Visa Championships, Stuczynski breaks another AR
by USATF - Mon Mar 02 18:00:44 -0500 2009
BOSTON (March 1, 2009) - A pair of records and a pair of two-time winners made history Sunday afternoon at the 2009 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center. read more
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USATF Board fills final seat
by USATF - Fri Feb 27 13:47:42 -0500 2009
Feb. 26, 2009 - The new USATF Board has reached its complete, 15-member size with the addition of Jeff Darman as the "5E" organizations' representative. read more
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Trio of Olympic medalists lead men's field at USA Indoor Champs
by USATF - Fri Feb 27 13:42:20 -0500 2009
BOSTON (Feb. 25, 2009) - Olympic and World Outdoor Championships medalists Terrence Trammell, Adam Nelson and Dwight Phillips will headline a stellar men's field at the 2009 USA Indoor Track & Field Championship, Feb. 28-March 1. read more
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Lolo Jones teleconference audio now available
by USATF - Fri Feb 27 13:40:30 -0500 2009
Feb. 25, 2009 - Reigning Visa Champion and World Indoor 60m hurdles gold medalist Lolo Jones on Wednesday spoke with the media via national teleconference about the 2008 Olympic Games and her highly successful 2009 indoor campaign. read more
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Two-time Olympic shot put medalist John Godina retires
by USATF - Fri Feb 27 12:23:26 -0500 2009
Feb. 26, 2009 - John Godina, at the age of 36, one of the most-decorated throwers in track-and-field history with nine Olympic and World Championships medals to his credit, has announced his retirement. read more
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Two-time Olympic medalist John Godina retires
Thu Feb 26 21:15:00 -0500 2009
BOSTON(AP) Shot put and discus thrower John Godina is retiring after a career in which he won two Olympic medals and four world championships. read more
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Faulk named Athlete of the Week
by USATF - Wed Feb 25 17:38:55 -0500 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - Dexter Faulk has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning the men's 60m hurdles at two IAAF indoor permit meets in Europe last week. read more
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Lagat to make USA Indoor Championships debut
by USATF - Wed Feb 25 17:37:41 -0500 2009
BOSTON (Feb. 20, 2009) - There are athletes who are competitors, also-rans, contenders, ham-n-eggers, winners, whiners, losers and champions, but it's the history-making stars in all sports that we never forget. read more
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USATF Foundation releases "Fundamentals of the Long Jump" training manual
by USATF - Wed Feb 25 17:36:03 -0500 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 19, 2009) - The USA Track & Field Foundation's "Fundamentals of the Long Jump" is now available online, announced USATF Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director, Tom Jackovic. read more