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Amazing Moments: "Flo-Jo"
Christie Succop - Sep 30, 2009
More than two months after setting a world record of 10.49 in the 100-meter sprint, "Flo-Jo" set another record at 21.34 in the 200 at the Seoul Olympic Games. Read More | More News
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Mike Conley Excited for Chicago Bid
Andy Jasner - Sep 24, 2009
When Mike Conley was asked to be part of the team trying to secure the 2016 Olympics in Chicago, it didn’t take long for him to make a decision. Read More | More News
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Felix, Gay honored by USOC
Nicholas Olivier - USOC - Sep 08, 2009
The U.S. Olympic Committee announced track & field athletes Allyson Felix and Tyson Gay as the August Athletes of the Month. Read More | More News
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IAAF 2009 World Championships in Berlin
USOC - Aug 21, 2009
The 12th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium August 15-23, in Berlin. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Brown Trafton seeks world title
Karen Rosen - Aug 20, 2009
Discus thrower Stephanie Brown Trafton not only spins in the ring, She also goes about her business in a roundabout way. Read More | More News
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Sanya Richards: All smiles
Karen Rosen - Aug 19, 2009
Sanya Richards has one of the most radiant smiles in track and field, but she hid it at the start of the World Championships 400-meter final. Read More | More News
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Bolt & Gay to square off again
Karen Rosen - Aug 17, 2009
Usain Bolt once again proves he’s the fastest man in the world, but American Tyson Gay isn’t ready to quit. The two are expected to race in the 200-meter event Tuesday in the IAAF World Championships. Read More | More News
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Remembering L.A. 1984: Edwin Moses
Christina Rosales - Aug 04, 2009
Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses talks about his amazing winning streak and the honor of being an Olympian. Watch Video | More Video
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Legends pass the torch at Jr. Olympics
USATF - Jul 29, 2009
Nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis will lead a trio of America's most celebrated Olympic champions Wednesday at the opening ceremonies of the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Jim Thorpe
Christie Succop - Jul 15, 2009
Recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time -- and by some as the greatest -- Jim Thorpe won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon in the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912. Read More | More News
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Crouser named Athlete of the Week
USATF - Jul 15, 2009
Ryan Crouser has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after setting a meet record at the recently completed IAAF World Youth Track & Field Championships in Bressanone, Italy. Read More | More News
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Jr. Olympic Skills finals set
USOC - Jul 15, 2009
The U.S. Jr. Olympic Skills competition will convene on the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. July 23-26 for the National Finals. Read More | More News
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USA Championships wrap-up
USA Track and Field - Jun 29, 2009
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Washington receives long-awaited title
USATF - Jun 23, 2009
Tyree Washington to receive gold medal from the 2003 IAAF World Outdoor Championships where he was denied the gold medal, crossing the finish line behind Jerome Young, who later admitted to doping. Read More | More News
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Amazing Moments: Michael Johnson
Christie Succop - May 28, 2009
Michael Johnson wowed the world when he won both the 200-meter and 400-meter races at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. Since then he still remains the only man to have won both races in one Games. Read More | More News
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Michael Johnson Through the Years
- May 28, 2009
In the 1996 Games Michael Johnson went down in history capturing double gold; on July 29 he broke an Olympic record for the 400-meter race with a time of 43.49 seconds. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Olympic medalists headline Classic
Vickey Oddi - USATF - May 14, 2009
Olympic medalists are slated to compete Saturday at the 2009 adidas Track Classic at the Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills, in Carson, Calif. Read More | More News
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U.S. stars overcome weather at Drake
- Apr 26, 2009
Cold, windy and rainy conditions did not keep the U.S. stars from turning in outstanding performances Saturday at the 100th running of the Drake Relays. Read More | More News
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Goucher, Hall both third in Boston
Jill Geer - Apr 20, 2009
Americans took third in both races at the 113th Boston Marathon for the best U.S. finish since 1985 Read More | More News
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Top finishes at World CC Championships
- Mar 31, 2009
The Team USA junior men's, junior women's and senior women's cross country squads each finished fifth in the respective team standings at the 37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Read More | More News
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Record entries for USA Masters Indoors
USATF - Mar 17, 2009
The 2009 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships at Prince George's Sports and Learning Center in Landover Md., take place Friday-Sunday, March 20-22. Read More | More News
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NCAA DI Champs head to College Station
Vicky Oddi - Mar 13, 2009
More than 750 athletes are set to take center stage at the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 13-14 at Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium at Texas A&M. Read More | More News
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Pickler named Athlete of the Week
USATF - Mar 10, 2009
Diana Pickler has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning the women's pentathlon over the weekend at the 2009 USA Indoor Combined Events Championships. Read More | More News
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Team USA wins three out of four titles
USATF - Mar 07, 2009
Clara Grandt, Ryan Hill and Stephen Pifer won their respective races to lead Team USA to three team titles Saturday at the 2009 NACAC Cross Country Championships. Read More | More News
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Athletes to clash at USA Indoor Combined
USATF - Mar 06, 2009
2008 Olympian and defending women's champion Diana Pickler will face two Olympic teammates, and Jake Arnold will return to defend his men's title this weekend. Read More | More News
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Trammell named Athlete of the Week
USATF - Mar 03, 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. Read More | More News
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AT&T USA Indoor Track & Field Champs
USOC - Mar 02, 2009
Day 2 of the 2009 AT&T USA Indoor Track and Field Championships took place March 1 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, Mass. View Gallery | More Galleries
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Trammell, Jones take Visa Championships
USATF - Mar 01, 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 | More News
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Olympic shot put medalist Godina retires
USATF - 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 | More News
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2009 USA Indoor Champs begin Feb. 28
Vicky Oddi - Feb 24, 2009
A field including Olympic and World Championships medalists will vie for national titles at the 2009 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb. 28-March 1. Read More | More News
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Stuczynski wants another national title
USATF - Feb 23, 2009
The reigning Royal Highness of the women's pole vault, Jenn Stuczynski won her first career national title at the 2005 USA Indoor Championships at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center. Read More | More News
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US records fall at Tyson Invitational
USATF - Feb 13, 2009
In front 4,397 screaming fans, American records for Galen Rupp and Shalonda Solomon Friday night highlighted the 2009 Tyson Invitational. Read More | More News
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Medalists on tap for Tyson Invitational
USATF - Feb 11, 2009
Darvis Patton, Shawn Crawford, Terrence Trammell, Galen Rupp, Reese Hoffa, Adam Nelson, Muna Lee, Carmelita Jeter, Jenn Stuczynski and Stacy Dragila compete in Tyson Invitational. Read More | More News
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Keflezighi, Brown win at Championships
USATF - Feb 08, 2009
DERWOOD, Md. - 2004 Olympic men's marathon silver medalist Meb Keflezighi (San Diego, Calif.) won his third national cross country title while Emily Brown (Minneapolis, Minn.) Read More | More News
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Lagat ties Chairman at Millrose Games
USATF - Feb 05, 2009
NEW YORK (Jan. 30, 2009) - On the track and in the field, Bernard Lagat and Steven Hooker kept 11,543 fans on their feet Friday night at the 102nd Millrose Games. Read More | More News
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Padgett gears up for Millrose
USATF - Jan 26, 2009
Jan. 26, 2009 - Travis Padgett, the collegiate record holder outdoors in the 100 meters, will make his professional debut when he competes at the 102nd Millrose Games. Read More | More News
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Medalists mark hurdles for Millrose
USATF - Jan 22, 2009
Defending champions Antwon Hicks and Priscilla Lopes-Schliep will take on many of the world's finest hurdlers Jan. 30 at the 102nd Millrose Games at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Read More | More News