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Three Named to Team USA for World Championships

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field has announced the women’s marathon team as the first members of Team USA who will compete at this summer’s IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia.

Ferguson joins USA Track & Field Board of Directors

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Board of Directors has announced that longtime USATF official Ken Ferguson (Overland Park, Kan.) has been appointed to the board. He fills the vacant position left after Kim Haynes passed away earlier this year.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 13

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

USATF Oxy High Performance Meet set for Friday Loaded fields set for Shanghai Diamond League Atlanta Grand Prix brings track back to Atlanta USA Track & Field Awards Six High Performance Training Center Grants Team USA Travels to Pan American Race Walking Cup Team

Olsen named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jon Olsen has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the IAU World 24-Hour Championships on May 12 in Steenbergen, Netherlands.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 12

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Team USA Wins Gold at World 24-Hour Championships 2. Growing list of athletes eligible for .US National Championships

Trafeh Sets American Record at USA 25 km Championships

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – A quick early pace and a competitive field helped to propel Mo Trafeh to an American record of 1:14:18 as Dot McMahan took the Women’s title in 1:25:52 at the USA 25 km Championships in Grand Rapids, Mich., hosted by the Fifth Third River Bank Run.

Tegenkamp, Suver and Nelson Highlight USA 25km Championships

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Going head-to-head for the fourth time in 2013, Brianne Nelson and Mattie Suver headline the women’s field at the USA 25km Championships this Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich. hosted by the Fifth Third River Bank Run.

American men, women head to World 24-Hour Run Championships

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Men’s and women’s American teams will again travel to compete in the longest contested running foot-race in the world at the 2013 International Association of Ultrarunning (IAU) World 24-Hour Championships Saturday and Sunday in Steenbergen, the Netherlands.

Elite Athlete Spotlight - Meb Keflezighi

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Moving to the United States in the sixth grade, Meb Keflezighi didn’t speak English and hadn’t yet discovered his talent as a runner.

Reese, Whiting perform big as Diamond League season kicks off in Doha

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Brittney Reese and Ryan Whiting both got their Diamond League seasons off to a strong start Friday as each recorded meet records and world-leading marks in their respective events in Doha. Doha marked the official start to the Diamond League season, which will include a total of 14 meets during the 2013 season.

Gay named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Following his world-leading performance in the 100-meters at the Jamaica Kingston IWC meet Sunday, Tyson Gay has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week.

Harrison nominated for USSA Athlete of the Month

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

For her world-leading performance in beating a deep women’s 100-meter hurdle field at the 104th edition of the Drake Relays, Queen Harrison has been nominated for the United States Sports Academy’s Athlete of the Month award for the month of April.

Collegiate Spotlight – Academy of Art University

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Each day Charles Ryan takes his Academy of Art University Urban Knights women’s track and field team to the San Francisco Community College for practice. Lacking a true central campus, the small NCAA Division II school must utilize rented facilities for its sports teams. But don’t expect them to ever call that a disadvantage.

Harrison Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Queen Harrison (Clemson, S.C.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after defeating a loaded field in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday.

Leadership Mentoring at USA Outdoor Championships

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Committee on Diversity and Leadership has partnered with Men's and Women's Track & Field to sponsor a mentoring opportunity for two individuals at the 2013 Outdoor Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. This year's Championships will be used to select our national team athletes who will compete in the IAAF Outdoor World Championships in Moscow, Russia.

Team USA sets American Record at USA vs. the World

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - Team USA’s women put on a thrilling show in the women’s 4x800m as they shattered the American Record by 13 seconds in the first event of the day and set the tone for Team USA to go on to win four of the six events at the 14th edition of USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays.

More world bests set Saturday at Drake Relays

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Des Moines, Iowa – The assault of world-leading performances early in the outdoor track and field campaign continued Saturday during the 104th edition of the Drake Relays as Queen Harrison, Reese Hoffa and Christian Taylor all set world bests in helping push the total to 11 set throughout the meet.

Drake Relays to host historic first masters women’s race Saturday

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

One of the nation’s premier track and field events, the 104th edition of the Drake Relays will make history Saturday when it hosts the first ever women’s masters competition. Scheduled for 11:20 a.m. Saturday, the women’s 800-meter invitational race will feature many of the world’s best competitors over the age of 40.

Elite Athlete Spotlight - Garrett Heath

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Garrett Heath’s lime-green shoes pounded the pavement toward the finish line in the last 100 meters. But Leo Manzano, the 2012 Olympic 1,500-meter silver medalist, and 2011 USA Indoor mile champion Jeff See stood in the way.

USA vs. the World Relay Assignments

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

USA vs. the World Relay Assignments

Cain sets all-time high school best, Simpson, Tinsley, Reese record world-leaders at Drake Relays

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With a full slate of elite competition, the 104th edition of the Drake Relays were in full swing Friday as Mary Cain set the all-time high school record in the 1,500m and Jenny Simpson (women’s 1,500m), Michael Tinsley (men’s 400m hurdles) and Brittney Reese (women’s long jump) all recorded world-leading performances during evening competition. The meet continues Saturday.

USATF launches improved iPhone/iPad app, Fast Forward

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fans of the World’s #1 Track & Field Team and members of USA Track & Field now have an upgraded way to follow the National Governing Body when the organization on Thursday announced the launch of an improved iPhone/iPad app and Fast Forward digital member magazine. It marks the most significant step yet in terms of digital media for USATF.

USATF Foundation announces 42 Youth Club Grant recipients

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced today it has awarded 42 youth grants to track & field clubs throughout the country. The grants assist young male and female athletes with expenses such as travel to meets, equipment, uniforms, awards and facility rental.

News and Notes, Volume 14, Number 11

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1) Drake joins USATF Championship Series 2) Relive the excitement from USA vs. the World 2012 3) Growing list of athletes eligible for .US National Championships

Kynard Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Erik Kynard (Toledo, Ohio) of Kansas State University has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a world-leading mark in the high jump at the Mt. SAC Relays on Saturday.

USATF, NFHS, NCAA partner in improving Coaching Education Programs

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Two of USA Track & Field’s greatest pole vault legends were part of a knowledge team representing USATF that partnered with the NCAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to launch an addition to the NFHS’s lineup of free online Coaches Education courses and an update of its flagship course.

The nation’s best ready for USA vs. The World

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - After sweeping all six relays last year, Team USA is again ready to take on the world as the Penn Relays host the 14th edition of USA vs. The World on Saturday, April 27, to start the 2013 Outdoor USATF Championship Series.

Grace, Heath take home USA 1 Mile Road Championship titles

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cold and breezy conditions couldn’t slow down Kate Grace and Garrett Heath as both athletes powered to victory Tuesday evening at the USA 1 Mile Road Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted by the Grand Blue Mile. Grace’s winning time was 4:43.02 and Heath finished in 4:02.79.

U.S. Olympians Converge on Des Moines for USA 1 Mile Road Championships

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012 Olympic 1,500m silver medalist Leo Manzano and 2009 World Championship 1,500m bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury lead the men’s and women’s fields at the USA 1 Mile Road Championships, hosted by the Grand Blue Mile in Des Moines, Iowa this Tuesday.

Phoebe Wright - Elite Athlete Spotlight

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Phoebe Wright’s first collegiate practice could not have gone worse. She could barely keep up during warm-ups. Every aspect seemed so different. She ran in high school at Red Bank High School, but now found herself in over her head.

Outdoor USATF Championship Series kicks off with USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The storied Penn Relays will play host to the 14th edition of USA vs. The World on Saturday, April 27 to kick off the 2013 Outdoor USATF Championship Series.

Webb to lead world youth in Donetsk

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field has selected the coaching and medical staff to lead the world youth team at the IAAF World Youth Championships July 10-14 in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Longtime track and field authority Hal Bateman passes away at 81

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hal Bateman, an authority on international track and field for more than 50 years, died April 10 in Corpus Christi, Texas, following a brief illness. He was 81.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 10

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Flanagan, Hartmann finish fourth at Boston Marathon 2. Elite fields announced for 2013 USA 1 Mile Championships

USATF statement on Boston Marathon explosions

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

"On behalf of USA Track & Field, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims of today's explosions, as well as to their friends, families and everyone involved in the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon is one of this country's great events and the BAA is one of this sport's finest organizations. Runners across the country are coming together with all Americans and the people of Boston to support one another during this difficult day."

U.S. Olympic Team Trials to return to TrackTown in 2016

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SALEM, Ore. – The greatest track meet on U.S. soil will return to TrackTown USA when the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field are contested July 1-10, 2016, in Eugene, Ore. On behalf of USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic Committee, USATF CEO Max Siegel made the announcement today on the steps of the Oregon state capitol. He was joined in making the announcement by Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, University of Oregon President Mike Gottfredson, Oregon State Senate President Peter Courtney and TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna.

Freeman named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - University of Central Florida sophomore Octavious Freeman (Lake Wales, Fla.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after running a world-leading time in the women’s 100-meters and also winning the 200m at the Florida Relays Friday.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 9

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Updated list of athletes eligible for .US National Road Racing Championships announced 2. Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, Reid, White pick-up USATF National Club 8 km titles

Bawcom Captures USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Olympian Janet Bawcom breezed to a strong victory Sunday morning, winning the USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile.

Orville Rogers Member Spotlight

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Orville Rogers established six world records in three days this March at the National Masters Indoor Championships in Landover, Md. For Rogers, running on the track is easy compared to the obstacles he tackles off the track at 95-years-old.

Olympians Bawcom, Rhines, De Reuck Headline USA Women’s 10 Mile Championships

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Olympians Janet Bawcom, Jen Rhines and Colleen De Reuck lead the way at the USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship this Sunday, hosted by the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run in Washington, DC.

Patton Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Darvis “Doc” Patton (Dallas, Texas) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 100m dash and running the anchor leg in the winning 4x100m relay at the 86th Texas Relays in Austin, Texas this weekend.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 8

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Elite athletes record world-leading times at Texas Relays 2. Olympic gold medalist Ronnie Ray Smith passes away

Athlete Spotlight - Nick Forti

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In March of 2007, Nick Forti was 10 years old and in the fifth grade at Holly Hill Elementary School when an EF4 tornado ripped through his small hometown of Enterprise, Ala. Immediately the tornado was labeled the worst the city had ever seen.

USATF Foundation awards 13 Harold Connolly Youth Hammer Throw grants

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation, in coordination with the Harold Connolly Youth Hammer Throw Fund, awarded 13 youth hammer throwers with training grants for the 2013 season, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

True Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ben True has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after leading the USA men’s team to a silver medal at the 40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Sunday.

Grand Blue Mile tapped to host 2013-2014 USA Men’s & Women’s 1 Mile Road Championships

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Grand Blue Mile (GBM) and USA Track & Field (USATF) officials today announced a two-year agreement that will bring the USA Men’s & Women’s 1 Mile Road Championships to Des Moines, Iowa, in 2013 and 2014 as part of the USA Running Circuit. The championships will be contested as part of the Grand Blue Mile, an annual event sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Drake Relays.

Team USA men grab best finish since 1984 at World Cross Country Championships

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland--In one of the most surprising performances in recent memory, Team USA, led by the sixth place finish of Ben True (Hanover, N.H.) earned a hard fought team silver medal in the senior men's 12-kilometer race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at Myslecinek Park. The senior women’s team placed fourth with the junior men fourth and the junior women sixth.

Total 11 world records fall during three days of USA Masters Indoor Championships

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. – A trio of world records on the meet’s final day brought the total number of all-time world bests to 10 over the three days of competition as the USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships wrapped up Sunday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex.

Team USA ready for World Cross Country Championships

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland—Under clear and sunny skies at Myslecinek Park, Team USA's 24 squad members conducted their final pre-race tuneup for Sunday's IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

World records continue to fall at USA Masters Indoor Championships

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

LANDOVER, MD. – Orville Rogers continued his assault on the record books in bringing his total of world records set up to four while Bruce McBarnette bettered his own world record in the men’s high jump as the USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships continued Saturday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. The meet concludes Sunday.

Masters Spotlight - Nolan Shaheed

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

He is smooth, fluid, energetic and he never skips a beat. They are just a few ways to characterize Nolan Shaheed. And the description refers to his performance on the track as well as in the music studio.

Olympic flagbearer Burke wins weight, superweight as Masters Indoor Championships kick off in Landover

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

LANDOVER, MD. – In a career that has spanned six decades, three-time Olympian and 1984 Team USA Olympic flagbearer Ed Burke added two more victories to his resume in winning both the superweight throw and weight throw in the 70-74 year old age division as the USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships kicked off Friday at the Prince St. George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md.

Team USA captains selected at World Cross Country Championships

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland--In preparation for Sunday's IAAF World Cross Country Championships, members of Team USA selected its captains during its first team meeting Thursday.

Franek Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Bridget Franek (Eugene, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a 2,000m steeplechase American record of 6:19.09 at the Oregon Preview meet in Eugene on Saturday.

USATF Foundation awards Elite Athlete Development Grants to 31 athletes

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to 31 athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

Oxy set to host USATF High Performance Meet

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Occidental College announced an agreement with USA Track and Field (USATF) on Tuesday to host the 2013 USATF Oxy High Performance Meet on May 17, bringing a crop of the best middle distance runners in the world to Jack Kemp Stadium for the fourth consecutive year.

Record turnout expected, Olympians to compete at USA Masters Indoor Championships

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A record 1,043 athletes, which includes a total of nine Olympians and 30 world champions, are expected to compete this weekend when the 2013 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships converge on the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md., March 22-24.

USATF Foundation announces nine inaugural Stephen A. Schwarzman Grant recipients

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has named the nine inaugural Stephen A. Schwarzman elite grant recipients, announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld today.

Member Spotlight - Kyle Walker

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As the track began to empty after the last 4x400m had crossed the line, there was one team gathered around the results board. The boys of the North Warren Track & Field Club huddled anxiously as they waited to see their time.

USATF Foundation announces 16 John W. James Endowment Grant recipients

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS –The USA Track & Field Foundation announced its sixteen elite athlete recipients of the 2013 John W. James Endowment grant on Friday.

USA Masters 10 km to be hosted by James Joyce Ramble

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2013 USA Masters 10 km Championships will be hosted by the James Joyce Ramble on April 28 in Dedham, Mass., USA Track & Field announced Thursday.

Long-time track and field advocate Cedric Walker passes away at age 49

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Active as an association president, as a coach and manager on numerous international teams and a USA Track & Field President’s Award winner, long-time track and field supporter Cedric Walker passed away Tuesday. He was 49.

Brooks Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Olympian Tia Brooks of Oklahoma has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the women’s shot put at the NCAA Indoor Championships in a collegiate record of 19.22m/63-0.75.

List of athletes eligible for .US National Road Racing Championships

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The top ten finishers from each stop of the USA Running Circuit are eligible to compete at the .US National Road Racing Championships this fall.

Krah, Ervin win big on final day of USATF Youth Indoor Championships

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. - Marcus Krah and Gabriel Ervin were among the top athletes to win national titles on the final day of competition at the USATF Youth Indoor Track & Field National Championships at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex on Saturday.

Bawcom, True Win USA 15 km Championship Titles

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Janet Bawcom and Ben True emerged from deep fields to win the USA 15 km Championships hosted by the Gate River Run on Saturday.

Carter, Wilkinson highlight champions on first day of USATF Youth Indoor Championships

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

LANDOVER, Md. - Dylan Carter and Gabrielle Wilkinson won national titles in dominant fashion as more than fifty young athletes earned national titles on the first day of competition at the USATF Youth Indoor Track & Field National Championships at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex on Saturday.

USA Track & Field, Partnership for a Healthier America release report on childhood obesity efforts

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), which works with USA Track & Field and other private sector organizations to end childhood obesity in a generation, today released its first report on the progress of commitments to address the epidemic.

Defending champions Bawcom, Trafeh lead strong fields at USA 15 km Championships

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Defending champions Janet Bawcom and Mo Trafeh lead strong fields chasing after $53,000 in prize money at the USA 15 km Championships hosted by the Gate River Run this Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla.

Young stars to compete at USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - More than 1,300 athletes will compete for national honors this weekend at the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships in Prince George’s County, Md.

Suhr Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jenn Suhr has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting an indoor world record of 5.02m/16-5.50 in the women’s pole vault to win the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Saturday in Albuquerque.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 7

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. USATF announces agreement with SPIRE Institute 2. Yates, Moat win USA 50 Mile Trail Championships 3. Gray and Istnick Successfully Defend 50 km Road Titles 4. Team USA Named for IAU 24 Hour World Championships

USATF to increase prize money for USA Outdoor Championships by more than $300,000

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field announced Tuesday a $303,000 increase in prize money to be awarded at its 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

USATF announces prize money for .US National Road Racing Championships

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The nation’s top distance runners will compete for a total prize purse of $100,000 at the 2013 .US National Road Racing Championships, USA Track & Field announced Monday.

Deem,Valmon to lead Team USA World Championship Relays

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2012 London Olympic coaches Amy Deem and Andrew Valmon have been named Team USA relay coaches for the 14th IAAF World Outdoor Championships this summer in Moscow, USA Track & Field announced Monday. The 2013 World Championships will be held August 10-18 in Moscow, Russia.

Cain, Whiting, Leer shine as USA Indoor Championships conclude in Albuquerque

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE - High school phenom Mary Cain won the women’s mile while Ryan Whiting improved his world leading mark in the men’s shot put and Will Leer ran the fastest ever indoor time run at altitude in winning the men’s mile as the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships concluded Sunday at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

Suhr sets world record to win USA Indoor Championships

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE - Jenn Suhr cleared 5.02m/16-5.50 to set the women’s pole vault indoor world record and win her seventh USA. Indoor title as the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships continued Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Competition concludes Sunday.

Day defends pentathlon title as USA Indoor Championships kick off in Albuquerque

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE - Sharon Day successfully defended her indoor title in the women’s pentathlon with 4,478 points and became the first champion to be crowned at the 2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships while Gunnar Nixon grabbed the first day lead in the men’s heptathlon Friday at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

Kim Haines obit and service information

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Kim Lew Haines passed away after a battle with cancer Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 78.

Steve Schwarzman gives $500,000 to USATF Foundation to support elite track & field athletes

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation today announced that Stephen A. Schwarzman, the Chairman, CEO and co-founder of Blackstone, has donated $500,000 to the USATF Foundation. The funding will be used to support world class athletes in track and field who are the most likely winners of medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, as well as to create a matching gift program for other donors to the USATF Foundation.

USA Indoor Championships set to begin Friday in Albuquerque

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - 2012 London Olympic medalists Jenn Suhr, Janay Deloach Soukup and Trey Hardee along with high school phenom Mary Cain will be among the names highlighting the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, which begin Friday, March 1, and run through Sunday, March 3, at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

USATF announces staff changes

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field announces a number of recent staff changes as the organization continues to restructure its National Office staffing.

Rupp Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Galen Rupp (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the 3,000m indoor American record of 7:30.18 at the IAAF XL Galan Indoor Meeting in Stockholm.

Legend Spotlight – Evelyn Ashford

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At the height of her career, Evelyn Ashford set the world standard for women’s sprinting. Whether anyone knew it then, Ashford was ahead of her time.

Derrick, Conley highlight Team USA for World Cross Country Championships

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Following his first USA Cross Country title in early February in St. Louis, Chris Derrick will lead the men’s team and Olympian Kim Conley, runner-up in St. Louis, will lead the women’s squad into the World Cross Country Championships scheduled for March 24 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Rupp sets American record in Stockholm

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Already the American record holder in the 10,000-meters outdoors, Galen Rupp Friday established the American indoor record in the 3,000m with his winning time of 7:30.18 at the IAAF XL Galan Indoor Meeting in Stockholm. The time was also a meet record and the fastest time in the world this year.

Montaño Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Alysia Montaño has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting an American record of 1:23.59 in the 600m at the Millrose Games in New York on Saturday.

Lagat leads record assault at 106th Millrose Games

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Competing in the two-mile at his 12th Millrose Games, Bernard Lagat was two seconds off his planned pace of 4:04 for the mile, and remained in arrears on his splits for the entire race. Until the end.

Team USA Olympians highlight deep fields at Millrose Games

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A total of 22 members of Team USA from the 2012 Olympic Games are among those entered Saturday to compete in the Millrose Games. One of the most iconic indoor track meets in the world, this is the 106th edition of the Millrose Games and will be held at The Armory.

Legend Spotlight – Herb Douglas

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

More than 64 years removed from when he stood on top of the figurative world, Herb Douglas still holds a firm place among the legends of track and field and the legends of African American athletes. It’s a lifetime few have the chance to live and thanks to his advancements, few are forced to.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 6

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Cherry Blossom 10 Mile to host USA 10 Mile Championships 2. USATF launches exclusive members-only news content 3. USA 1 Mile Race Walk Championships set for Millrose Games 4. USATF Race Walk Committee announced 2012 junior and senior national teams

Alford-Sullivan, Holloway named Head Coaches for World Outdoor Championships

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Beth Alford-Sullivan of Penn State and Mike Holloway of the University of Florida have been tapped to lead Team USA as the women’s and men’s head coaches at the 14th IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Moscow, Russia, August 10-18, 2013, USA Track & Field announced Thursday.

Taiwo Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jeremy Taiwo (Renton, Wash.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the heptathlon world record in the high jump of 2.25m/7-4.5 en route to his 6,156 point performance at the Husky Classic on Saturday.

USATF launches .US National Road Racing Championships

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – In its biggest single-event sponsorship in more than a decade, USA Track & Field on Wednesday announced that it will launch the .US National Road Racing Championships in the fall of 2013. The announcement marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between USATF and Neustar, the administrator of the .US top-level domain, to initiate and grow a national-championship, mass-participation road race.

Legend Spotlight - Ed Temple

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The numbers, which include his Tennessee State Tigerbelles winning 23 Olympic medals and a total of 34 national championships, tell just a small portion about Ed Temple.

A message from Stephanie Hightower on the passing of Kim Haines

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Over the weekend, this sport lost one of its most dedicated, longest-serving and selfless contributors when USATF board member Kim Haines passed away Saturday night after an illness.

Member Spotlight - Dustin Williams

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With more than 120 track and field athletes on Team USA at the 2012 Olympics, it took an army for a support staff to help them prepare for the biggest competition stage in the world. Even the world’s top athletes need help to get to the podium, and Dustin Williams is one of the world’s best at helping them get there.

Derrick named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Chris Derrick (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the USA Cross Country Championships 12 km race in 35:36.6 on Saturday in St. Louis.

2013 USA Masters 15 km Championships Awarded to Tulsa

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track and Field and the Tulsa Sports Commission announced a five-year agreement that will bring the USA Masters 15 km Championships to Tulsa from 2013-2017. The championships will be a part of the historical Tulsa Run, a more than 35-year tradition that annually brings thousands to Downtown Tulsa the last Saturday of October.

Flanagan, Derrick claim USA Cross Country titles

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Shalane Flanagan used her superior strength to pull away from the rest of the women’s open field while Chris Derrick bested a loaded men’s open race as each claimed USA Cross Country titles Saturday at Forest Park.

Cain continues record-breaking streak at new Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

BOSTON - In a night of breath-taking action at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix that for the 18th year rocked the Reggie for athletes and fans alike, high school sensation Mary Cain demolished the high school record for 2 Miles, while Galen Rupp and Jenn Suhr fell just off the mark of equaling American records in the 3,000m and pole vault.

Athlete Spotlight: Ajeé Wilson

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Last month 18-year-old Ajeé Wilson ran the fastest-ever indoor 600m time by a junior athlete. While Wilson was proud of the accomplishment, there was only one problem with the record, she doesn’t think of herself as a junior athlete.

Team USA Olympians lead deep elite fields into USA Cross Country Championships

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2012 Olympians Shalane Flanagan, Matt Tegenkamp, Dathan Ritzenhein and Kim Conley will be a part of loaded senior fields Saturday when Forest Park in St. Louis plays host to the USA Cross Country Championships.

Distance events shine at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Galen Rupp and Mary Cain highlight incredibly talented fields in the distance events at this Saturday's New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston.

USATF Foundation accepting youth grant applications

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting youth grant applications from interested clubs and organizations for its first round of 2013 youth grants, announced USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic.

Solomon named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Duane Solomon (Los Angeles, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a 600-meter American record of 1:15.70 at the Five Nations Match in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday.

Jones helps Team USA to world title

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Two-time track and field Olympian Lolo Jones helped Team USA defend their world championship title Sunday as part of the women’s bobsled event in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Jones teamed with Elana Myers to place fourth in the women’s two-person bobsled and help Team USA to the overall championship in an event that combined men’s skeleton, women’s bobsled, women’s skeleton and men’s two-man bobsled.

Team USA wins six individual events in international competition

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - With members of Team USA competing across the globe, the U.S.recorded six first place finishes at the Five Nations Match in Glasgow, Scotland and in the NACAC Cross Country Championships in Jamaica on Saturday.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 5

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Jeter leads Team USA in Five Nations Match 2. NACAC Cross Country Championships

Wilson named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ajeé Wilson (Neptune, N.J.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after running the fastest ever indoor 600m time by a junior woman. Wilson won the NYU Team Challenge on Jan. 19 in a time of 1:27.30 at the New York Armory.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 4

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Masters LDR Rankings Online 2. Masters Records Fall

Masters Spotlight - Libby James

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

When the career of a track and field athlete comes to a close, few can accurately state they ever performed at a world-record level. It’s as exclusive of a group as you will find in the sport and Libby James has been able to place her name next to elite company well into her 70s.

2013 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle to Host USATF National Club Team 8 km Championships

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and USA Track & Field (USATF) today announced that the first-ever USATF National Club Team 8 km Championships will be held as part of Chicago’s popular 40,000-participant road race on Sunday, April 7, 2013. The Shamrock Shuffle, the world’s largest 8K road race, is the traditional kick-off to the outdoor running season in Chicago for recreational and veteran runners alike. The introduction of the USATF National Club Team 8 km Championships elevates the elite-level competition, attracting competitive club teams and athletes from across the country to vie for a national title and a share of the $20,000 prize purse.

Cain named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Cain (Bronxville, N.Y.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after running the fastest 3,000-meter time ever run by a high school girl with her time of 9:02.10 to win the Dempsey Indoor, held at the University of Washington on Jan. 12.

2014-2017 U.S. Half Marathon Championships Awarded to Houston and Columbus

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2014 and 2015 USA Half Marathon Championships have been awarded to Houston, Texas and the 2016 and 2017 USA Half Marathon Championships have been awarded to Columbus, Ohio, USA Track & Field, the Houston Marathon Committee and The Capital City Half Marathon announced today.

National Track & Field Hall of Famer Thomas passes away at 71

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Former high jump world record holder and National Track & Field Hall of Fame member John Thomas passed away Tuesday, Armory Track reported on its website. He was 71.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 3

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Cain runs fastest high school 3,000-meter time in history 2. Rollins sets collegiate 60m hurdles record at Tiger Challenge 3. Former track stars Jones, Holliday shine in NFL playoffs 4. Canaday, Yates claim 100 km Trail Championships

Mack named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Bobby Mack (Raleigh, N.C.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the senior men’s 8 km in 24:27 at the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country race on Jan. 5.

2013 USATF indoor schedule to feature live coverage for all events

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field’s indoor track and field television schedule for the first time will feature live coverage of all events, USATF announced Tuesday. Each of three meets will be aired both live and on tape-delay for a national audience.

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 2

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Mack wins Edinburgh Cross Country 2. Two-time Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier Olson passes away at 33 3. Team USA announced for NACAC Cross Country Championships

News and Notes, Volume 13, Number 1

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

1. Team USA heads to Great Edinburgh International Cross Country 2. National Youth Race Walk Honor Roll selected 3. USATF Foundation announces 9 Youth Club Grant recipients

Over $500,000 in total prize money to be awarded in 2013 USA Running Circuit

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field announced the nine events and total purse of $523,700 that will make up the 2013 USA Running Circuit (USARC) schedule, which includes a total of $25,000 being awarded to the men’s and women’s series champions.

Athlete Spotlight – Jacob Riley

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jacob Riley considers himself a cross country runner. While his season runs year-round and includes indoor and outdoor track and field, he’s at his best during the fall months. And few would argue.

De La Rosa Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Estevan De La Rosa (Arcadia, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the young men’s division at the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Tragic death following Club Cross Country Championships

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A competitor in Saturday’s USA Track & Field National Club Cross Country Championships was tragically struck and killed by a fire engine late Saturday in Lexington, Ken., and has been identified as Lauren Woodall Roady. Hours earlier she had competed in the national championships as part of the Georgetown Running Company.

Junior Olympic Cross Country Champions Crowned in Albuquerque

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE - Twelve national champions were crowned at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on Saturday as more than 2,300 of the best youth athletes in the United States competed at the sunny Balloon Fiesta Park.

Riley, Suver claim individual titles at Club Cross Country Championships

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jacob Riley and Mattie Suver both bested fields of well over 200 runners Saturday in claiming open men’s and women’s individual titles during the USA Track & Field National Club Cross Country Championships held at Masterson Park in Lexington, Ken. More than 100 teams and 1,200 competitors competed in the national championships, which were held in Lexington for the second time in meet history.

Club Cross Country Championships set for Saturday in Lexington

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the second time in the meet’s history, the 2012 USA Track & Field National Club Cross Country Championships will be held in Lexington, Ken., on Saturday. Competition will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a community 6 km race and include individual and club championships both for open and masters men and women at the Masterson Station Park. The championships were also held in Lexington in 2009.

Young stars to race at USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE - More than 2,300 of the best youth athletes in the United States will compete at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on Saturday. The athletes advanced to the national championships after qualifying through their respective state and regional competitions.

USATF Foundation awards Elite Athlete Development Grant to Mitchell

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented an Elite Athlete Development Grant to Manteo Mitchell, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. As a result of this award, the Foundation has crested the $1,000,000 mark in total Elite Athlete grants issued since the program was founded in 2006. Both announcements were made at the Jesse Owens Awards Dinner as part of the USATF Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, FL, December 1st.

Tapia Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Daniel Tapia (Prunedale, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the California International Marathon Sunday in 2:16:29

Board welcomes new members

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. - The USA Track & Field Board of Directors has announced three new members, while four members have renewed their four-year terms at the conclusion of the USATF Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Annual Meeting News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 28

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Hickman, Krsak's win special awards 2. Fans' Choice Awards winner announced 3. Masters honors 2012 hall of fame class

Jesse Owens Awards presented by Nike to be broadcast on NBC Sports Network

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. - USA Track & Field’s Jesse Owens Awards presented by Nike will be broadcast for the first time in 2012, with a highlight show airing on NBC Sports Network from 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time Dec. 27.

Annual Meeting News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 27

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Hightower wins re-election, USATF elects multiple positions 2. Individuals honored at Awards Lunch 3. Sites selected for 2014 youth championships

Athlete Spotlight – Ryan Betz

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ryan Betz speaks with poise and finds ambition well beyond his years. But, at just 17 years of age, his most enduring quality may be his desire to help people.

Opening Session kicks off USATF Annual Meeting

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – USA Track & Field members gathered at the Daytona Beach Hilton Thursday as the Opening Session kicked off the organization’s 2012 annual meeting. The State of the Sport address from USATF Chief Executive Officer Max Siegel, recognition of dozens of 2012 Team USA Olympians and an athlete panel featuring London Olympic gold medalists Allyson Felix, Aries Merritt and Ashton Eaton highlighted the evening’s events.

Rupp Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Galen Rupp (Eugene, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after leading Team USA to a third place finish at the Chiba International Ekiden in Chiba, Japan, on Nov. 23.

Team USA finishes third at Chiba Ekiden

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Team USA finished third at the Chiba International Ekiden, which is an annual relay competition featuring 13 nations.

Felix named IAAF World Athlete of the Year

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Three-time London Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix was given the IAAF’s top annual honor Friday when she was named the organization’s Athlete of the Year. Felix was honored at the Athletes of the Year Awards Ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, as U.S. athletes also picked up year-end awards from Aries Merritt (Inspirational Award), the London Olympic women’s 4x100-meter relay team (Female Performer of the Year) and Robert Lida (Male Master of the Year) Friday.

USA Track & Field announces 2012 Fan’s Choice Awards

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Voting begins today for USA Track & Field’s first ever Fan’s Choice Awards, which will be a part of the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Nike on Saturday, December 1, held in conjunction with the USATF Annual Meeting. Fans have the opportunity to select winners in six different categories to be announced during the ceremony in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Cazzola Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Senior Christy Cazzola of UW-Oshkosh has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the NCAA Division III 6 Cross Country Championships 6 km in 20:53.

Daprano named USA Track & Field Masters Athlete of the Year

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – After establishing a total of five age-group world records in 2012, Jeanne Daprano (W75) has been named the Masters Track & Field Athlete of the Year by the USA Track & Field Masters Committee. Daprano (Fayetteville, Ga.) will be honored at the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, December 1, which is held in conjunction with the USATF Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla.

National Track & Field Hall of Fame modern athlete Q & A - Kim Batten

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In a career that has seen her hold the world record, a world championship and an Olympic silver medal, Kim Batten ranks her upcoming induction in the National Track & Field Hall of Fame among the top honors in her career. As a member of the next hall of fame class, Batten will be honored as a modern athlete inductee during the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame Banquet December 1. The ceremony is held as part of the USA Track & Field Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla. USA Track & Field caught up with Batten in this Q & A.

Holden named USA Track & Field Youth Athlete of the Year

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Sydney Holden (Los Angeles, Calif.) has been named USA Track and Field’s Youth Athlete of the Year after setting an age-group record and winning the sub-bantam National Junior Olympic Championships in the 400m.

Athlete Spotlight - Gray Horn

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In 2000, 10-year-old Gray Horn and his family loaded a rented RV and made the seven-hour drive from their small hometown of Waynesfield, Ohio, to the USATF Junior Olympic Championships in Buffalo, N.Y.

National Track & Field Hall of Fame modern athlete Q & A – Charles Austin

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Charles Austin was forced to clear an Olympic Games record height on his final attempt to win high jump gold in 1996. The odds were against him, but it wasn’t the first time – Austin was told by four separate doctors years earlier that he would never jump again following a knee injury. But Austin persevered through it all and will take a resume that includes the 1996 Olympic gold medal, Olympic Games record and the American record into the 2012 National Track & Field Hall of Fame. Austin will be honored as a modern athlete on Saturday, December 1, at the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame ceremony, which is held in conjunction with the USATF Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla. USA Track & Field caught up with Austin in this Q & A.

Lomong named Visa Humanitarian of the Year

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Lopez Lomong has been named the recipient of the Visa Humanitarian of the Year Award, USA Track & Field announced Thursday. Lomong will be honored on Saturday, December 1, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Daytona Beach. Fla. The event is held in conjunction with USA Track & Field’s 2012 Annual Meeting.

National Track & Field Contributor Inductee Q & A - Howard Schmertz

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

National Track & Field Hall of Fame Contributor Inductee Q & A - Howard Schmertz

Spence named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Neely Spence has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the course record at the HCA 8 km race in in Richmond, Va., Nov. 10.

Marra named Nike Coach of the Year

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Legendary coach Harry Marra has been named USA Track & Field’s 2012 Nike Coach of the Year, USATF announced Wednesday. Marra will be honored during the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, December 1, as part of the USATF Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton - National Media Teleconference Excerpts

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton Jesse Owens Award winners – National Media Teleconference November 12, 2012

Felix, Eaton named Jesse Owens Athletes of the Year

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton were named the winners of the 2012 Jesse Owens Award on Monday by USA Track & Field. The Owens Award is presented annually to the most outstanding U.S. male and female track performers. This is Felix’s fourth time to win the award and Eaton’s first.

Jones, Madison medal in bobsled World Cup

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012 Olympians Lolo Jones and Tianna Madison made a quick transition from track and field to bobsled as they both won medals in the World Cup season Opener at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, N.Y.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 26

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. USA Track & Field lowers prices for Celebrity Golf Scramble 2. Masters LDR Rankings Online

Moat Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Cody Moat (Fillmore, Utah) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the USA Trail Marathon Championships hosted by the Project Athena Moab Trail Marathon on Nov. 3.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 25

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Felix, Merritt among IAAF World Athlete of the Year finalists 2. Youth track and field contributor Morton Diamond passes away 3. Moat, Lyons win USA Trail Marathon Championships

National Track & Field Hall of Famer Milt Campbell dies at 78

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Milt Campbell, a 1999 inductee into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and the 1956 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, died Friday at his residence in Gainesville, Ga. He was 78.

Robert F. Moran named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Robert F. Moran, Chairman & CEO, PetSmart, has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced Thursday.

Athlete Spotlight - Julie Culley

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Julie Culley spent Wednesday driving up the Atlantic coast from Virginia towards New Jersey. She had wanted to make the trip by train over the weekend, but travel became difficult.

USATF announces 2012 Hall of Fame class

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field announced Thursday that all-time track and field greats Charles Austin, Kim Batten, Pat McDonald and Arthur Duffey along with Millrose Games legends Fred and Howard Schmertz make up the 2012 class of the National Track & Field Hall of Fame.

Hollander named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Cal Poly’s Laura Hollander (Huntington Beach, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Big West Conference Cross Country Championships in a course record time of 19:12.6.

Stroupe, Michta claim USA 30km race walk titles

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Patrick Stroupe (Armstrong, Mo.) strode to a decisive victory and Maria Michta (Nesconset, N.Y.) fended off a pair of pursuers to capture the women’s crown at the USA 30 km Race Walk Championships held Sunday, Oct. 28, at Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Athlete Spotlight - Will Claye

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In his first year as a professional athlete, Will Claye accomplished more than many athletes could ever dream.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 24

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Madison, Jones named to U.S. national bobsled team 2. Rupp leads USA Chiba Ekiden Team 3. Reese creates scholarship for Gulfport students

Baxter named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Sarah Baxter (Simi Valley, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a course record at the Mt. SAC cross country invitational in a blazing time of 16:00 for 2.93 miles.

Athlete Spotlight – Chris Nicholas

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What Chris Nicholas looks to accomplish is a cross between Terry Fox and Forrest Gump.

Hadley named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Fifteen-year-old Alana Hadley has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Queens Royals Challenge 5 km Friday at the McAlpine Greenway Park in Charlotte, N.C.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 23

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. USA Track & Field opens entries for Annual Meeting golf tournament, 5 km beach race 2. Friend-Uhl and Gore win USA Masters 5 km Cross Country Championships 3. USA 50 Mile Championships to be held Sunday

Athlete Spotlight – Chelsea Reilly

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chelsea Reilly lined up next to Olympians and national champions at the starting line of the USA 10 km Championships. Fresh out of her collegiate career at UC Berkley, Reilly had every right to be nervous: she had never raced a 10 km, it was the longest race of her life and it was her first USA Championship. But the nerves didn’t show.

Ritzenhein named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Dathan Ritzenhein (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he ran 2:07:47 Sunday at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to become the third fastest American of all time.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 22

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Bawcom, Braun, Landry win USA Running Circuit 2. Six Americans among IAAF World Athlete of the Year nominees

Reilly wins USA Women’s 10 km Championship

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - In her first year as a professional, Chelsea Reilly (Oakland, Calif.) won her first U.S. Championship as she claimed the women’s 10 km title at the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women on Monday.

Cherobon-Bawcom, Trafeh defend USA 10 Mile titles in Minneapolis

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Facing chilly early morning temperatures in Minneapolis, Minn., Janet Cherobon-Bawcom and Mohamed Trafeh each defended their titles in the USA 10 Mile Championships Sunday, which was run as part of the TC Medtronic 10 Mile.

Team USA men fourth, women fifth at IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Team USA’s men finished fourth and the women took fifth place at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships Saturday morning in Kavarna, Bulgaria.

Road racing veterans challenge for USA Women’s 10 km Championship title

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Women’s 10 km Championships will feature some of the top veterans of U.S. road racing including Magdalena Lewy-Boulet (Oakland, Calif.), Katie McGregor (Savage, Minn.) and Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) at the the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women on Monday Oct. 8.

Athlete Spotlight – Johanna Olson

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Johanna Olson simply needed a goal. She needed something to look forward to. Without it, the next 12 months were going to be as excruciating as anything she had seen in her 15-year battle with a devastating and recurrent brain tumor.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 21

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 21 1. Team USA to compete at IAAF World Half Marathon Championships Saturday 2. Lida named WMA Best Master of the World 3. Track athletes excel at bobsled push championships

Defending champions Trafeh, Bawcom return to USA 10 Mile Championships

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Defending champions Mo Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) and Janet Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) will face deep and talented fields at the 2012 USA 10 mile Championships hosted by the Medtronic TC 10 Mile in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday.

Lida named WMA Best Master of the World

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After a remarkable masters track and field season that included three world championship titles and a total of five world records, sprinter Robert Lida (M75) will be the men’s recipient of the 2012 Best Masters of the World award, which will be presented at the IAAF Century Gala November 23-24 in Barcelona, Spain.

2012 Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year Fan Vote

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - For the third year in a row, track and field fans have the opportunity to help select the annual Jesse Owens Awards winners. The honors going to the sport’s top athletes of the year is selected by a vote of the media; again this year, an online fan balloting will account for 10 percent of the votes.

Holmquist named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jan Holmquist (Burlington, Mass.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 65-69 year old age group at the USA Masters 5 km Championships in 21:19 at the Syracuse Festival of Races.

Athlete Spotlight - Nancy Auster

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

When 86-year-old Nancy Auster lines up for the start of the USA Masters 5 km Championships on Sunday, the routine will be a familiar one. Auster has been running this race hosted by the Syracuse Festival of Races for years; in fact, she was there for the first race in 1993 and hasn’t missed a race since.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 20

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mitchell to appear on “The Doctors” Let’s Move spotlights track & field UCLA Track and Field Coaching Staff Announced for 2012-13

Banks named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NDIANAPOLIS - National Track & Field Hall of Famer Willie Banks has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after becoming the oldest American to ever clear six feet in the high jump as he won his age division at the San Diego Senior Games Saturday.

USATF Spotlight – Georgia Association Hall of Fame

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It would have been human for USATF Georgia Association President Ian Dube to have concerns about any support his 2009 idea would receive. However, doubt never entered Dube’s mind.

True named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ben True has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the USA 5 km Championships in Providence, R.I., Sunday.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 19

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Team USA named for IAAF World Half Marathon Championships 2. Trotter, Taylor to be honored by DeKalb County

Felix named USOC Sportswoman of the Year

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The United States Olympic Committee today announced its annual award recipients for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and teams of the year. Sprinter Allyson Felix (Los Angeles, Calif.) has been named the USOC SportsWoman of the Year; swimmer Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) was selected SportsMan of the Year...

Huddle and True win USA 5 km Championships

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Molly Huddle (Providence R.I.) and Ben True (Hanover, N.H.) both picked up their second career wins at the USA 5 km Championships hosted by the CVS Caremark Downtown 5 km as Huddle crossed the line in 15:29.9 and True finished in 13:52.1this Sunday in Providence, R.I.

Athlete spotlight – Manteo Mitchell

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Manteo Mitchell didn’t get to stand atop the podium at the Olympic Games. Mitchell’s Olympic appearance lasted roughly 45 seconds as he ran an unspectacular first leg in the preliminary round of the 4x400m relay. Mitchell didn’t turn heads as people watched the race at home, and he wasn’t mobbed for media interviews after the race.

Huddle and True to race USA 5 km Championships

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2012 Olympian Molly Huddle (Providence R.I.) and reigning USA 5 km Champion Ben True (Hanover, N.H.) headline strong fields at the 2012 USA 5 km Championships hosted by the CVS Caremark Downtown 5 km this Saturday in Providence, R.I.

Merritt named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Aries Merritt (Bryan, Texas) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after smashing the world record in the 110-meter hurdles at the Brussels Diamond League meet last Friday in a time of 12.80.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 18

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Estes named USA Track & Field Events Director 2. Jeter, Gatlin to meet cheetah cubs Carmelita, Justin at Smithsonian’s National Zoo 3. Shorey, Taylor-Talcott set American records at USA 40 km Race Walk Championships 4. 10 reigning Olympians highlight Team USA for Great North CityGames

Team USA wins men’s individual and women’s team title at World 24-Hour Run Championships

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Mike Morton (Lithia, Fla.) and Connie Gardner (Medina, Ohio) both set American records at the IAU World 24-Hour Run Championships in Katowice, Poland, as Morton won the men’s title, and Gardner’s second place finish led the women to the team title on September 9.

Merritt shatters world record in Brussels, Americans grab three more Diamond League series wins

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Aries Merritt shattered the existing world record in the men’s 110-meter hurdles by .07 seconds at the Brussels Diamond League meet Friday, which also secured the season Diamond League series win for the reigning gold medalist, while performances from Chaunte Lowe in the women’s high jump and Charonda Williams in the women’s 200m also secured Diamond League series wins.

Aries Merritt world record national media teleconference excerpts

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Aries Merritt talks about his world record in this USA Track & Field national media teleconference.

Tegenkamp named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2012 Olympian Matt Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the USA 20 km Championships in 58:30 on Monday in New Haven, Conn.

Americans have great showing in Zagreb

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Americans dominated the sprints and picked up wins in the women’s 800m and men’s shot put at the IAAF World Challenge series held in Zagreb, Croatia, on Tuesday.

Felix finalist for 2012 Sportswoman of the Year

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Three-time 2012 Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix has been named a finalist for The Women's Sports Foundation’s Sportswoman of the Year award.

Team USA Bound For World 24-Hour Run Championships

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field has announced a 15-member squad that will represent the U.S. at the IAU World 24-Hour Run Championships in Katowice, Poland on September 8-9, 2012.

Tegenkamp takes men’s USA 20 km title in record time, Metivier Baillie wins women’s title

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New Haven, Conn. – Matthew Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) and Renee Metivier Baillie (Bend, Ore.) won the respective men’s and women’s titles at the USA 20 km Championships on Monday in the Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race in New Haven, Conn. Tegenkamp’s time of 58:30 was a men’s championship record, while Metivier Baillie’s time of 1:07:08 placed her fourth overall in winning the women’s title.

Athlete Spotlight: Matt Tegenkamp

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Less than a month ago Matt Tegenkamp found himself in the Olympic final of the men’s 10,000m in a race that turned out to produce one of the most memorable moments of the entire Olympic Games.

Olympian Tegenkamp headlines 20 km Championships field

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2012 Olympian Matt Tegenkamp will lead competitive fields in Monday’s USA 20 km Championships hosted by the Stratton-Faxon New Haven Road Race in New Haven, Conn.

Americans pick up six wins in Zurich

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - With the 2012 track and field season coming to an end, Americans won six events at the Zurich Diamond League meet today in Switzerland. Three U.S. athletes also capped their seasons with overall Diamond League Series titles.

Jeter named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2012 Olympic silver medalist Carmelita Jeter (Gardena, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after picking up two Diamond League wins last week in the 100 meters.

American results from Birmingham Diamond League

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

American results from Birmingham Diamond League

Roche, Kimmel win USA 10km Trail Championships

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LAUREL SPRINGS, N.C. – David Roche and Megan Kimmel claimed their first USA titles as they won the USA 10 km Trail Championships hosted by the fourth annual Continental Divide Trail Race on Saturday, August 25th.

Hoffa named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Reese Hoffa (Athens, Ga.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after posting three European wins in the shot put last week.

Trio of Americans win in Lausanne

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2012 Olympic medalists Dawn Harper (women’s 100-meter hurdles), Carmelita Jeter (100m) and Jason Richardson (110m hurdles) all picked up wins while Matthew Centrowitz ran the ninth-fastest time in American history in placing third in the men’s 1,500m as the Diamond League continued Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Americans roll at Stockholm Diamond League; Demps signs with Patriots

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Less than one week removed from a 29-medal performance at the London Olympic Games, American track and field athletes traveled to Stockholm as the Samsung Diamond League continued Friday.

Team USA claims DecaNation title

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members of Team USA grabbed 12 of a possible 20 individual event championships in racking up a total of 66 points to pick up its seventh DecaNation team championship Wednesday in Albi, France.

Felix named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Allyson Felix has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week following her performance at the London Olympic Games that saw her become the first woman since Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988 to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games and helped to set a world record in the process.

Fifteen reigning Olympians highlight Team USA DecaNation squad

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

London Olympic women’s high jump silver medalist Brigetta Barrett and men’s 100-meter dash bronze medalist Justin Gatlin will lead a group of Team USA members, which includes 15 members of the recent Olympic squad, into the ninth edition of the DecaNation meet Wednesday in Albi, France.

Team USA wraps up impressive London 2012 Olympic Games

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - With Its medal tally of 29 medals, Team USA scored its biggest Olympic medal collection since the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona - a Games held in the immediate aftermath of the fall of the Soviet Bloc.

Keflezighi fourth in marathon

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Eight years after his Olympic silver, Meb Keflezighi returned to the Olympic marathon at the age of 37 to finish in fourth place in 2:11:06 under hot and humid conditions on the streets of London.

Team USA takes 1 gold, 2 silver as medals surge to 29

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - A commanding victory in the women’s 4x400 relay and thrilling silvers in the men’s 4x100 and women’s high jump on Saturday night made for an exciting conclusion to track competition at Olympic Stadium. In the process, the 4x100 American record fell and Allyson Felix became the first woman since Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988 to win three gold medals in one Olympic Games.

Team USA relives dominant USA vs. The World performance; prepares for Olympic relays

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The next two days of track and field at the London Olympic Games will see finals of the men’s and women’s 4x100m and 4x400m relays as Team USA looks to continue building toward one of its highest medal totals ever.

Women break 4x1 WR; men set AR in semis; men’s 4x4 takes silver

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Annihilating a world record that had stood for 27 years, the U.S. women’s 4x100-meter relay team on Friday night put on a dominant performance that put the U.S. atop the sprint podium for the first time since 1996. It was a night that also saw two other national records in the women’s 4x100, an American record in the men’s 4x100m rounds and a Team USA silver medal in a dramatic men’s 4x400 relay.

Smooth morning of qualifying; Team USA still leading decathlon

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - On a short morning session of qualifying action, a packed crowd at Olympic Stadium watched on as the U.S. men’s 4x400m team rolled smoothly to the final, two U.S. women advanced to the high jump final, and Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee maintained their lead in the decathlon.

Mitchell breaks leg during race, finishes for team

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Running the opening leg for Team USA in Thursday morning’s 4x400m relay semifinal, Manteo Mitchell (Cullowhee, N.C.) was a pivotal part in helping his team to the final.

Team USA goes 1-2 in decathlon, triple jump

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee went 1-2 in the decathlon, and Christian Taylor and Will Claye did the same in the triple jump as Team USA added four more medals in track competition Thursday night. The U.S. medal tally now stands at 24.

U.S. men 1-2 in decathlon after morning session

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - With two of the best decathletes in the world, it is no surprise that Team USA’s Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee sit in 1-2 after three events on Wednesday’s morning session that also saw seven Americans advance to the next round of their events at Olympic Stadium.

Team USA has momentous, seven-medal night

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Led by gold medals from Allyson Felix, Aries Merritt and Brittney Reese, Team USA won a staggering seven medals in a 90-minute span at Olympic Stadium Wednesday night, winning three of four possible golds and seven of 12 possible medals overall.

No surprises for Team USA in Tuesday qualifying session

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - All expected American qualifiers moved on to the next rounds of their events in Tuesday morning’s track session at Olympic Stadium.

Four-medal night for Team USA

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Team USA had its biggest track & field night thus far at 2012 Olympic Games, bringing home three silver medals and one bronze - including some from unexpected sources - at Olympic Stadium.

Mixed morning of qualifying for Team USA

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - It was a mixed day in qualifying action as all of the women in the 100m hurdles and 1500m advanced to the next round, but Michelle Carter was the only woman to advance to the shot put final and none of the men in the discus throw were able to advance to the final during the Monday morning session at the Olympic Stadium.

Suhr wins emotional gold; Tinsley surprises with silver

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Long the best pole vaulter in the United States, Jenn Suhr officially became the best pole vaulter in the world Monday evening when she won the gold medal in a stirring competition at Olympic Stadium. On the track, Michael Tinsley won a surprising, and well-earned, silver in the men’s 400m hurdles.

Richards-Ross gets long-awaited gold; Gatlin, Trotter take bronze

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON — In the showcase event of the Olympic Games, USA and Jamaica had it out in the fastest 100 meters in Olympic history, not long after Sanya Richards-Ross became only the second American to win the Olympic women’s 400m Sunday night at the Olympic Stadium.

Flanagan, Goucher 10th and 11th at Olympic Marathon

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Team USA’s Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher of Portland, Ore. finished within 16 seconds of one another as they crossed the finish line in 10th and 11th place, respectively, in the Olympic women’s marathon during a rainy Sunday morning.

Lida sets another world mark; total 32 records fall at USA Masters Outdoor Championships

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LISLE, Ill. – Robert Lida (M75) set his second world age group record in as many days while fans on the campus of Benedictine University witnessed a total of six world records and an additional 26 American records as the USA Masters Outdoor Championships concluded with its final day of competition Sunday in Lisle, Ill.

Team USA blazes through 100m heats

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON — Justin Gatlin and Ryan Bailey ran two of the fastest times ever run for the 100m in preliminary heats of the Olympic Games as they both crossed the line under 10 seconds to lead nine Team USA athletes on to the next round of competition after Saturday’s morning session.

Lida sets 100m world record as Masters Outdoor Championships continue in Lisle

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LISLE, Ill. – Robert Lida became the first man over the age of 75 to ever run under 13.50 seconds in the 100-meters in winning the event in 13.49 as fans on the campus of Benedictine University witnessed another world record on day three of the USA Masters Outdoor Championships in Lisle, Ill.

Rupp wins historic silver; Jeter, Claye add to U.S. medal total

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON — Not since Billy Mills’ storied sprint to win the 1964 Olympic Games has an American man graced the podium of the men’s 10,000 meters. That changed Saturday night at Olympic Stadium when Galen Rupp made his own dash into history to take second in the 10km, highlighting a night that also saw Carmelita Jeter win a silver medal, Will Claye a bronze and the host Great Britain three golds.

Team USA rolling on to next round

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON - Team USA advanced two men to the Olympic Steeplechase final for the first time in 16 years during a smooth first session of track & field Friday morning at the 2012 Olympic Games. In total, 12 Americans advanced to the next round of competition.

Hoffa claims bronze in men’s shot put

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON — The third time was the charm for Reese Hoffa in the men’s shot put Friday night in Olympic Stadium as the 2007 world champion won his first Olympic medal while competing in his third Games.

NBCOlympics.com features wall to wall track and field coverage

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Beginning with Friday’s morning and afternoon track and field sessions at the London Olympic Games, fans of the sport have access to every single event thanks to wall to wall coverage on NBCOlympics.com.

Michelsohn, Daprano set world records at USA Masters Outdoor Championships

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LISLE, Ill. -- Marie-Louise Michelsohn (W70) and Jeanne Daprano (W75) stole headlines Friday with age group world record performances in the 2,000-meter steeplechase and 400m, respectively, as the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships continued with day two on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill.

Team USA enters 2012 Olympics with high medal hopes

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Team USA brings a group of athletes with an incredible depth and diversity of talent to the 2012 Olympic Games. With a mix of seasoned veterans including Reese Hoffa, Meb Keflezighi, Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix along with Olympic newcomers like Ashton Eaton, Christian Taylor, Will Claye and Carmelita Jeter, Team USA has the potential to bring home multiple Olympic medals every day of the Olympic Games.

High temperatures no match for Sagedahl at Masters Outdoor Championships

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While temperatures in the mid-90s greeted the nation’s top masters athletes Thursday for the first day of the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships, it did little to slow down Sherwood Sagedahl (M73) as the multi-event athlete bettered the listed American age group record in the pentathlon with a score of 3,806 points. The Masters Outdoor Championships, which includes more than 1,100 athletes ages 30-95+, continue Friday on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle, Il

James sets course record at USA 100 Mile Trail Championships

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

His second USA 100 Mile Trail Championship may have been the sweetest for Dave James (Scottsdale, Ariz.) as the defending champion established the Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run course record en route to winning his second straight national title in a time of 15:02:00 in Northeast Ohio. Connie Gardner (Medina, Ohio) also defended her USA 100 Mile Trail title in winning the women’s division in a time of 17:46:29. Placing seventh overall in the results, it was the fourth USA 100 Mile Trail title in Gardner’s career.

Harper named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Denzel Harper has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning five gold medals at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in Baltimore, Maryland. Harper became the first ever athlete to win five individual events at the Junior Olympics.

London Press Conference Excerpts - July 31

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Team USA athletes Jason Richardson, Allyson Felix, Christian Taylor and Dawn Harper met with members of the media along with head coaches Andrew Valmon and Amy Deem in London on Tuesday.

London Press Conference Excerpts - July 30

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Sanya Richards-Ross, Jesse Williams and Ashton Eaton met with members of the press during the first official track & field press conference for Team USA at the 2012 Olympic Games on Monday morning

More than 30 reigning world champions highlight field at USA Masters Outdoor Championships

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

More than 30 athletes who won gold medals at the 2011 World Masters Outdoor Championships will be among the 1,118 total competitors at the upcoming USA Masters Outdoor Championships scheduled for August 2-5 at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex in Lisle, Ill.

Oregon Track Classic founder and track and field contributor Paul Banta passes away

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Banta, known for founding the Oregon Track Classic along with co-founding Oregon International Athletics, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Friday. He was 57.

Olympians Nunn, Michta to appear on Today Show

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – 2012 Olympic team members John Nunn (San Diego, Calif.) and Maria Michta (Nesconset, N.Y.) will appear in a segment on the Today Show Monday morning where they educate the anchors on the particulars of the race walk and help the anchors prepare for their own race.

Eleven national records fall on final two days of Junior Nationals

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE, Md. - Each athlete was determined to make the record books as 11 records fell on the final two days of competition at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships. Competition concluded Sunday at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State University. The 11 additional records brings the total number to 20 records that fell during the Junior Olympic Championships as the Sub-Bantam Girls 4x100m bettered that record for the second time in competition.

Two-time Olympian Porter killed in tragic plane crash

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two-time Olympic 10,000-meter runner Pat Porter and two children, which included his 15-year-old son Connor, died Thursday in a tragic plane crash near the Sedona (Ariz.) Airport around 8:30 a.m. local time.

Three more national records fall at Junior Olympics

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE, Md. - Spectators witnessed an additional three national records at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships Friday as competition continued at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State University. The trio of records bring the total to eight for the Championships.

Thursday schedule change at Junior Olympics

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE,Md- There has been a change in the schedule at the USATF National Junior Olympics.

Athlete Spotlight – Duane Solomon

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The moments following the men’s 800-meter final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field played out like a Hollywood movie for Duane Solomon Jr.

Team USA moves to village after successful Birmingham training camp

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – After spending more than a week at Team USA’s training camp in Birmingham, athletes are now moving into the Olympic Village on the eve of the Opening Ceremonies.

Daniel sets national record late Wednesday, athletes battle heat Thursday at Junior Olympics

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE, Md. - Athletes battled more than just other competitors at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships Thursday when temperatures soared well over 100 degrees as competition continued at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State University.

Four-Time Olympians Thurmond and Taylor elected Captains

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM - Four-time Olympians Aretha Thurmond and Angelo Taylor were selected by their peers to lead Team USA’s Olympic squad as the women and men’s team captains.

Jager named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012 Olympian Evan Jager has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week following his American record performance in finishing third in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Monaco Diamond League meet Friday.

National records fall on day three of USATF Junior Olympics

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE,Md. - Thousands of athletes, parents and fans flocked to the track and watched three national records fall at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships Wednesday as competition continued at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State University.

Demps added to Team USA roster

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM - Jeff Demps (Winter Garden, Fla.) has been added to Team USA’s roster for the London 2012 Olympic Games as a member of the 4x100m relay pool. Demps will serve as a replacement for Mike Rodgers (Round Rock, Texas) who suffered a stress fracture in his left foot.

Story sets national record, Woodbey repeats as champion as Junior Olympics get under way

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE, Md. - Avana Story bettered the National Junior Olympic record in the Young Womens hammer throw while Jaiden Woodbey defended his title in the Midget Boys pentathlon as the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships kicked off at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State University.

Sixth Annual Burning River 100 to host USA 100 Mile Trail Championships

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the third year in a row, the Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run will host the USA 100 Mile Trail Championships Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, in Northeast Ohio.

Hall of Famer, Olympic medalist Jack Davis passes away

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two-time Olympic silver medalist, former world record holder and National Track & Field Hall of Famer Jack Davis died peacefully Saturday at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif. He was 81 years old.

Gray, Erholtz win NACAC Mountain Running Championships

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Team USA members Joseph Gray and Brandy Erholtz each captured the men’s and women’s individual titles, respectively, as Team USA won the women’s team title over host Canada at the North America Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Mountain Running Championships at Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver Saturday.

Team USA wins third straight Thorpe Cup heptathlon title

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bettie Wade, Chelsea Carrier-Eades and Barbara Nwaba finished second, third and fourth, respectively, in the heptathlon to help pace Team USA to its third consecutive Thorpe Cup title over Germany Saturday in Marburg, Germany. The Germans responded in the decathlon competition to take their third straight win over Team USA.

Record 8,000 kids enter in National Junior Olympic Championships

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE - 8,000 of America's next generation of track and field stars will take center stage at the 2012 USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships July 23-29 in Baltimore, Md., at W.A.C. Hughes Stadium on the campus of Morgan State University.

Olympic gold medalist Clay, two-time defending champion Wade headline Team USA at Thorpe Cup

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2008 Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bryan Clay and two-time Thorpe Cup heptathlon champion Bettie Wade will be among the deep men’s and women’s squads for the upcoming Thorpe Cup. The 19th edition of the decathlon and seventh edition of the heptathlon, the Thorpe Cup will take place Saturday and Sunday in Marburg, Germany.

Jager breaks American record at Monaco

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Evan Jager capped off American performances with a bang as the Samsung Diamond League made its ninth stop Friday in Monaco.

Fast Forward magazine sprints into the digital world

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The images of Ashton Eaton setting the decathlon world record at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials were instant classics. Taken by world-class photographers, those images of the Trials are just a few of the things fans of the sport can look for in the current issue of Fast Forward, which for the first time is available through USA Track & Field’s iphone and ipad App and digital edition. The print edition of the magazine will arrive in member homes the beginning of August.

Eaton named USOC Athlete of the Month, Felix finishes third

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to brilliant performances at the recent U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, Ashton Eaton has been named Athlete of the Month by the United States Olympic Committee while Allyson Felix finished third in the women’s voting for the month of June. The USOC made the announcement Wednesday.

Message from the President/Chair – Olympic fervor

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

her latest “Message From The President/Chair,” Stephanie Hightower looks back at the 2012 Olympic Trials in Eugene while looking forward to three great USATF events on tap – Team USA competing at the Olympic Games, the Junior Olympic Championships and masters championships. To read the blog, visit http://usatf.org/About/Leadership/PresidentsMessage/20120718.aspx

Nixon named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS- Gunnar Nixon has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning gold in the decathlon and achieving a new American Junior record of 8,018 points at the recent World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain.

Women’s 4x400 Clocks World-Junior Leading Time as Lone Team in Semifinal Rerun

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – Under some very special circumstances, the U.S. women’s qualified for tonight’s final of the women’s 4x400 relay to start the final day of the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona. Not only did the Americans better the time to beat by more than five seconds, they clocked the world-leading junior time of the year, running alone in a time of 3:34.25. The picturesque Estadi Olympic was eerily quiet on the Sunday morning as only a skeleton crew of officials, event organizers, team leaders, and media were on hand to watch the U.S. relay. During the race, announcers and music filled the venue as those on hand cheered the only event that occurred until tonight’s closing of the championships.

Team USA’s Junior Squad Closes Book on A Highly Successful World Championship

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – The 1992 U.S. Olympic Team was heralded as one of the best American squads of all-time with 32 medals in tow from a memorable time in Barcelona. The 2012 U.S. team that competed in Barcelona at the IAAF World Junior Championships will go into the history books as one of the best American squads under the age of 20. With 20 medals, and an all-time record 188 points, the junior team captured some magic that was left from the Olympic team of 20 years ago.

Wells tops Pearson, Merritt leads American sweep at London Diamond League

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kellie Wells pulled away over the last three hurdles to pull off an upset over Australia’s Sally Pearson in the women’s 100-meter hurdles while Aries Merritt ran a world-leading and meet record time to help Americans sweep the top six spots in the men’s 110-meter hurdles as the Diamond League season continued in London Friday and Saturday.

U.S. Junior Women’s 4x400 Relay to Participate in Runoff Tomorrow

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – The U.S. women’s 4x400 relay team will participate in a runoff tomorrow in an attempt to gain a valid qualifying time for the finals of the IAAF World Junior Championships.

Team USA Sweeps World Junior 4x100 Golds, Medal Count Now to 16

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – For the fifth time in the history of the IAAF World Junior Championships, the United States has swept gold in the 4x100 relay. All-in-all, the two golds were part of a three-medal day for Team USA at Montjüic Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. With one day remaining, this U.S. junior squad has already topped the total World Championships medals won in 2010 in Moncton (15) and are on top of the medal count with 16.

Fourth Day of the World Junior Championships Starts Well for the U.S.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – The morning session of day four at the IAAF World Junior Championships went well for Team USA at Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Eight advanced on to a further round and Kendell Williams sits in fourth place after five events in the women’s heptathlon.

Americans Seize the Day at World Junior Championships with Seven Medals

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – Team USA stole the show, winning seven medals with two golds, on the fourth evening of competition at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Friday the 13th was not unlucky for the U.S. junior squad at Montjuïc Olympic Stadium as today’s medal haul brought the total to the overall leading count of 13. World Junior titles were claimed on the evening by Eric Futch in the men’s 400 meter hurdles and Ashley Spencer in the women’s 400. Spencer grabbed the gold with a World Junior Championships record time of 50.50.

Cantwell named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Christian Cantwell has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a world leading mark in the men’s shot put at the Gill Athletic Field Fest on Saturday, July 7th in Champaign, Ill.

Another Positive Campaign for the U.S. in Day Three Qualifying at World Juniors

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – Nine from the U.S. National Team at the IAAF World Junior Championships advanced from their rounds of competition to the next level on Thursday morning at Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium. The men’s and women’s 200 meters were a great success for the Americans as the squad went four-for-four in the event’s first round, winning in each heat entered. Eric Futch (Lansdowne, Pa.) cashed a ticket to the finals in the men’s 400 meter hurdles, the U.S. women gained three qualifying spots in the field, and 17-year-old Kendell Williams (Marietta, Ga.) leads the heptathlon after the two primo events – the 100 hurdles and high jump.

Wilson Wins World Junior 800 Gold, Nerud Breaks American Junior Steeple Record

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – Three medals, including the squad’s second gold, plus a new American junior record – all in a day’s work for Team USA at the World Junior Championships in Barcelona. High school senior Ajee Wilson (Neptune, N.J.) claimed the gold medal in the women’s 800 meters with the best time by an American junior since 1982 – 2:00.91. Two more outgoing high schoolers Arman Hall and Aldrich Bailey grabbed silver and bronze in the men’s 400. And, Brianna Nerud ran another huge personal best (10:00.72) to finish fifth in the steeplechase, resetting the American junior record along with toppling the high school record for a second time in these championships.

Team USA Has Another Successful Session in Track Qualifying at World Juniors

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – It was another successful morning at Olympic Stadium for Team USA at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona. In three track event qualifying rounds, the U.S. advanced five of six to the next step while Team Co-Captain Gunnar Nixon continued his pursuit of the medal stand in the men’s decathlon.

Nixon Wins Decathlon Gold with American Record, USA Grabs Three Junior Medals

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – Team USA ordered one gold, one silver, and one bronze on day two of the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona. Historic Olympic Stadium was the stage for team co-caption Gunnar Nixon (Edmond, Okla.) to bring home the gold in the men’s decathlon, scoring a new American Junior Record of 8,018 points. Aaron Ernest (New Orleans, La.) grabbed silver in the men’s 100 and Jarrion Lawson (Texarkana, Texas) claimed bronze in the men’s long jump in what was a very productive day for the U.S. squad.

Nerud Breaks National High School Record at World Juniors

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – Nine in the morning is early for most, but, for Team USA’s Brianne Nerud (North Shore, N.Y.), it was the perfect time to demolish the national high school record in the women’s steeplechase. Nerud’s performance was part of a busy morning at the opening session of the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona. Also highlighting the morning session, Team USA’s sprinting duo of Tyreek Hill and Aaron Ernest easily advanced in the heats of the men’s 100. Hill equaled with the top qualifying mark of the field, running 10.37 to Ernest’s 10.39.

Nixon Has World Junior Decathlon Lead After Day One

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – For Team USA, the evening session of the opening day at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona was highlighted by a solid finish by Aisling Cuffe in the finals of the women’s 3000, Gunnar Nixon’s taking of the lead in the men’s decathlon, and the American sprinting group cruising through the opening rounds of the women’s 100 and men’s 400.

Team USA to showcase young talent at World Junior Championships

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain – America’s stars of tomorrow will be on display at the 14th IAAF World Junior Championships beginning on Tuesday in Barcelona. Montjuïc Olympic Stadium will be the venue of the six-day competition (July 10-15) that will feature 180 countries and the best athletes in the world under the age of 20.

FINAL MEDAL TABLE – NACAC U-23 Championships

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Team USA concluded competition in the North America-Central America and Caribbean Under-23 (NACAC U-23) Championships in Guanajuato, Mexico, by bringing its total medal count all the way up to a total of 67 medals, which included 32 gold medals.

Central Park TC Dominates Club Championships

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Central Park Track Club New Balance (New York) dominated the twelfth edition of the USATF National Club Track & Field Championship that concluded on Saturday in Omaha, Neb.

USATF Foundation doubles $50,000 Olympic qualifier bonus pool to $100,000; sends 19 grantee athletes to London

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The USA Track & Field Foundation decided at its board meeting June 30 to double the original Elite Athlete Grantee bonus pool cap of $50,000 announced April 11, to $100,000, announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld today.

Eaton, Felix claim Visa Championship Series outdoor titles

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ashton Eaton used a world record performance in the decathlon and Allyson Felix rode a career best time in the 200 meters during the Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field as each overtook first place and claimed the 2012 Visa Championship Series outdoor titles and $25,000 check each.

Gay, Gatlin finish 1-2, Lowe wins again at Paris Diamond League

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tyson Gay overcame a poor start to win the men’s 100 meters while Chaunte Lowe picked up her third Diamond League victory of the year in the women’s high jump as the Diamond League season continued in Paris Friday.

Powerful Team USA roster on tap for London

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Four reigning Olympic Champions and eight current world champions highlight the Team USA roster nominated to the U.S. Olympic Committee by USA Track & Field. A roster of 126 men and women stands ready represent the U.S. in track competition August 3 - 12 in London.

Track and field legend Bill Carson passes away

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Legendary East Carolina track and field coach Bill Carson, who also served in numerous capacities within USA Track & Field, passed away in his sleep early Monday morning at his home in Winterville, N.C. Carson was 75.

Tarmoh withdraws from women’s 100m Olympic Team

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. – Jeneba Tarmoh has withdrawn herself from consideration for one of three Olympic Team positions in the women’s 100 meters.

Live Quotes Day 8 (Sunday, July1) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Woodbey gets fourth gold on final day of USA Youth Outdoor Championships

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas-- Jaiden Woodbey earned his fourth national championship title of the week to highlight the final day of competition at the USA Youth Track & Field Championships at Maverick stadium at The University of Texas-Arlington.

Women’s 100m run-off set for Monday

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - The third position for the women’s 100 meters on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team will be determined by a run-off between Jeneba Tarmoh and Allyson Felix at 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, July 2. The race will be held at Hayward Field and broadcast live on NBC.

Reese leads greatest U.S long jump, Borman surprises in javelin on final full day of U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. – The U.S. women put on a show in the field events with the long jumpers having the best ever U.S. performance, and Brittany Borman improving her personal best by more than two feet to win the women’s javelin competition on her 23rd birthday. Today was the final full day of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field as 22,497 fans gathered at Hayward Field. The eight-day total attendance was recorded at 167,123.

Defending 400m Hurdles Trials Champ Will Not See London

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Anyone who thinks being a professional athlete is all about million-dollar shoe contracts, flying first class and competing all over the world, has never seen a grown woman cry after coming in fourth place at the Olympic Trials.

Newman’s 4th Place Finish in 200m Final is Just One More Progression

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the sport of Track & Field, inches matter, seconds matter, and sometimes, when the competitors are particularly exceptional, hundredths of seconds matter. In the Men’s 200m final, Calesio Newman was painfully reminded of that fact.

Live Quotes Day 7 (Saturday, June 30) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Live Quotes Day 7 (Saturday, June 30) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Serianni Disappointed with Race Walk PR

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hayward Field was just waking up when the gun went off to start the Men’s 20,000 meter Race Walk at 7:30 this morning. Compared to the afternoon and evening attendance at these Trials, the stands were practically deserted. This isn’t surprising when you take into consideration the early hour, the time it takes to complete the race (over an hour) and the lack of glory and understanding of the Race Walk. This doesn't stop the athletes from competing though, and it didn’t stop Dan Serianni from achieving a personal record when two days ago he wasn't even sure if he’d be able to compete.

Law breaks national record to highlight Day 5 USA Youth Outdoor Championships

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas-- A record breaking performance by Kendrick Law, establishing a new Sub-Bantam boys national record in the 200m highlighted day five of the USA Youth Track & Field Championships at Maverick stadium at The University of Texas-Arlington.

Felix smashes Trials Record, Barron sets American Record at U.S. Olympic Trials

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. - Incredibly deep fields were the theme of the day as 14 Olympians punched their tickets to London and Allyson Felix shattered the 200m Olympic Trials record in front of a crowd of 20,791 on a drizzly day at Hayward Field.

College Sophomore D’Agostino is a 5K Runner on the Rise

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine for a moment that you’re sprinting the last 50 meters of the 5,000 meter run, and you know you’re seconds away from catching the runner in front of you—taking you from fourth place to third, which will earn you a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Now imagine that a runner you had passed only meters ago suddenly sprints past you and the runner in front of you—making you the fifth place finisher in the Women’s 5,000 meter Final at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field. This was the experience of Abbey D’Agostino on Thursday night.

Lynx joins USATF family as Official Timing and Results Service of USA Track & Field

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The manufacturers of the premier timing and photo-finish technology in sport, LynxSystem Developers, Inc., will be the Official Timing and Results Service of USA Track & Field as part of a four-year deal announced by USATF on Friday.

Live Quotes Day 6 (Friday, June 29) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Drewery, Edwards double their titles at USA Youth Track & Field Championships

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas-- Chase Drewery and Chadd Edwards each took home their second national championship title to highlight day four of the USA Youth Track & Field Championships at Maverick stadium at The University of Texas-Arlington.

Three collegians earn Olympic Spots at U.S. Trials

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. - Three of the six Olympic qualifiers from Friday’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field are young collegians. Colorado’s Emma Coburn and Shalaya Kipp qualified in the steeplechase, and Tia Brooks of Oklahoma took the third in the women’s shot put in front of a crowd of 21,097 at Hayward Field.

Live Quotes Day 5 (Thursday, June 28) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Competition heats up during day 3 USA Youth Outdoor Championships

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas-- More than 1,400 athletes came ready to compete on day three of the USA Youth Track & Field Championships at Maverick stadium at The University of Texas-Arlington.

Rupp makes it a double at U.S. Olympic Trials

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. - Galen Rupp thrilled the Oregon crowd as he broke the Trials record held by Steve Prefontaine and added the 5,000m title to the 10,000m crown from the first day of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. More than 22,602 fans were in the stands to witness Rupp’s win, with another 6,349 watching from the festival.

Eaton named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ashton Eaton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the world record in the decathlon at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, Saturday in Eugene, Ore.

Slaney to introduce Al Buehler film at South Eugene High School

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

National Track & Field Hall of Famer Mary Slaney will introduce a special screening of “Starting at the Finish Line: the Coach Buehler Story,” which will be show at 5 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, June 27) at South Eugene High School.

Women’s 100-meter tiebreaker update

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field has consulted with the affected athletes and their support teams regarding the tiebreaker for the women’s 100 meters.

So Cal Roadrunners, Toliver highlight day 2 of USA Youth Outdoor Championships

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas-- A near record breaking performance by the So Cal Roadrunners in the Youth Boys 4x800m relay and a dominating performance by Travis Toliver in the Intermediate Boys decathlon highlighted day two at the USA Youth Track & Field Championships at Maverick stadium at The University of Texas-Arlington.

Fast times expected in masters exhibition at Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Proving that fitness is a lifetime affair, some of the nation’s best masters athletes will take part in the Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. Masters exhibition races for the men’s 200m and women’s 400m will be a part of the Olympic Trials Saturday, June 30, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

Day 1 of USA Youth Outdoor Championships successful despite heat

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON,Texas-- Temperatures soared to well over 100 degrees on the track at the USA Youth Track & Field Championships in Arlington, Texas. The competition kicked off Tuesday at Maverick stadium at The University of Texas-Arlington.

Future stars take track at USA Youth Championships

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ARLINGTON- Over 2500 of the country’s top young athletes will compete at the 2012 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 26 – July 1, 2012 in Arlington, TX at Maverick Stadium on the campus of University of Texas, Arlington.

Live Quotes Day 4 (Monday, June 25) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Symmonds, Montano win Olympic Trials 800m

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. – Soggy conditions didn’t hold local favorite Nick Symmonds as he defended his Olympic Trials title, and Alysia Montano earned her first Trials title as 13 athletes earned a spot on Team USA for the Olympic Games in front of a crowd of 21,626 fans at Hayward Field.

Martin’s Olympic Dreams Postponed, Not Cancelled

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Professional athletes are often asked, “What are your goals for the race?” Seldom does an athlete ever respond, “To win.” Their answer is usually something along the lines of wanting to run a good race or advancing to the next round. Ryan Martin, earning a fourth place finish in the 800 meter final—just .25 seconds short of third place finisher, Duane Solomon—wasn’t shy when he said of his qualification into the final round, “All the work I’ve been doing, I think I deserved that third spot and I got it.”

For Francis, the Road to London Ends in Eugene

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After running the 400 meters for only four months, University of Oregon sophomore, Phyllis Francis not only qualified for the Olympic Trials, but she made it back to the semi-finals with a seed time of 52.82—only .11 off from her personal best.

Dead-heat procedures announced

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field and the United States Olympic Committee announce the following procedures to be applied to the women's 100 meters and any other running event for which there may be a dead heat for third place at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

Unattached Pole Vaulter Stately Places 9th, Has Plan B

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Because of unrelenting rain, the Women's Pole Vault preliminaries were cancelled and all competitors were automatically advanced to the finals today, making it a 27-flight final.

Richards-Ross’s record leads busy day of finals at U.S. Olympic Trials

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. – In a day packed with finals, no fewer than 21 athletes punched their tickets for the London Olympic Games in front of a crowd of 27,013 to set a Hayward Field attendance record for the second day in a row.

Live Quotes Day 3 (Sunday, June 24) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Live Quotes Day 2 (Saturday, June 23) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Athlete quotes will be updated throughout the day

Women’s 100m update – Dead heat for third place

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday night's final of the women's 100 meters at the 2012 Olympic Trials involved a photo-finish image to determine third place.

Eaton breaks World Record; Jeter, Harper win at U.S. Olympic Trials

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. - Ashton Eaton brought a record capacity crowd to full roar Saturday at Hayward Field as the Oregon graduate set a world record in the decathlon, scoring 9,039 points to break the previous record of 9,026 set in 2001 by the Czech Republic’s Roman Sebrle. The official attendance was 21,795. It was but one highlight of a dramatic and newsmaking day at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

10K Tegenkamp Comes From Behind to Join Team USA in London

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It couldn't have rained harder during the Men’s 10K final in Eugene at 6:45pm on the first day of competition at Hayward Field. Matt Tegenkamp held tight in a three-man pack with Galen Rupp and Dalen Ritzenhein for the last half of the race. Qualifying for a spot on the USA Olympic Team was all but guaranteed, and Tegenkamp solidified his place when he pulled into second ahead of Ritzenhein, with an A Standard time of 27:33.94.

Live Quotes Day 1 (Friday, June 22) - U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For Friday, June 22. Quotes will be updated throughout the day.

Rupp, Hastings win 10,000m; Eaton sets World decathlon records

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. - Two Olympic Trials champions were crowned, six athletes were selected for the men’s and women’s 10,000m Olympic teams and Ashton Eaton set two decathlon world records in the 100m and long jump. Many more athletes advanced through rounds on the first full-day of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field in front of a crowd of 20,936.

U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field starts Today

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene, Ore. – More than 100 athletes will be selected to represent the U.S. at the London Olympic Games as the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field begin today and run through July 1. Action starts first with the hammer throw in Beaverton, Oregon and continues with eight days of action over the next ten days.

Campbell, Johnson win U.S. Olympic Trials hammer throw

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Beaverton, Ore. – Amber Campbell and Kibwe Johnson were crowned as the first champions of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field as they took first place in the men’s and women’s hammer throw.

Ashe named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Shelby Ashe (Stone Mountain, Ga.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after breaking the American Junior record and establishing a new meet record in the hammer throw at USA Junior Championships on Saturday.

Gill Athletics and USA Track & Field Announce 2012 National High School Track & Field Coach of the Year Award Winners

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CHAMPAIGN-- Gill Athletics and USA Track & Field (USATF) announced the 2012 Gill Athletics National High School Track & Field Coaches of the Year today.

Eve 6 to rock Tracktown Plaza stage at Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. - Track stars will “hand-off” to music stars at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field when Platinum-selling recording group Eve 6 perform at TrackTown Plaza on Friday, June 29 in Eugene, Ore.

Olympic Trials Q & A - Jasmine Chaney

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At 23 years of age and a 2011 graduate of Arizona State, Jasmine Chaney will be looking to make her first Olympic team in the 400m hurdles when the Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field take place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., June 22-July 1. Chaney made her first international team in 2011 with a spot on Team USA for the World Outdoor Championships. Chaney’s bid for a spot in London starts with the semi-finals of the women’s 400m hurdles June 29 and the final slated for July 1.USA Track & Field caught up with chaney with a short Q & A as she prepared for her first Olympic Trials.

O’Brien releases book “Clearing Hurdles: A Quest to be the World’s Greatest Athlete”

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his 1992 Olympic Trials competition with Dave Johnson, more commonly referred to as “Dan vs. Dave”, Dan O’Brien recently released his book entitled “Clearing Hurdles: A Quest to be the World’s Greatest Athlete”, which covers his struggles and perseverance in ultimately becoming an Olympic decathlon gold medalist.

USA Track & Field to help bring 12 Caribbean teenagers to U.S. Olympic Trials

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) and the Oregon Track Club, will aid in bringing 12 teenage girls and four female coaches from Caribbean nations to the United States June 18 – June 28 to participate in a track and field exchange program.

Hill doubles gold on final day of Junior Championships

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Tyreek Hill pulled away from the field in the men’s 200m taking home his second gold medal to highlight the final day of competition at the USA Junior Championships in Bloomington, Ind. at Indiana University.

Ashe throws record on day two USA Junior Championships

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind-- Shelby Ashe improved her own American Junior record to win the women’s hammer throw to highlight day two of the USA Junior Track & Field Championships at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.

Highest ratings since 2005, Gay top trend on Twitter at adidas Grand Prix

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The sport of track and field hit historic broadcasting and social media marks as NBC’s coverage of the adidas Grand Prix June 9 reached the highest ratings of any non-Olympic or Olympic Trials track and field event since 2005 and Tyson Gay became the top Twitter trend in the country during his first competition in nearly a year.

Abdirahman, Goucher take USA Half Marathon titles

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012 Olympic Marathon team members Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.) and Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.) lived up to their pre-race favorite status, taking the respective men’s and women’s titles at Saturday’s USA Half Marathon Championships in Duluth, Minnesota. Abdirahman scored his tenth USA road title in 1:02:46, while Goucher took her second in a course record 1:09:46. This was the third time the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon has hosted the women’s championship and the first time the event hosted the men’s.

Vaughan, Kirillov rewrite records on Day 1 USA Junior Championships

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Shelbi Vaughan set an American Junior record in the women’s discus and Nikita Kirillov broke a 19-year-old meet record in the men’s pole vault to highlight competition on day one of USA Junior Track & Field Championships. The competition kicked off this afternoon in Bloomington, IN at Indiana University.

Olympic Trials Q & A - Jeneva McCall

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Olympic Trials Q & A – Jeneva McCall

Young stars bound for USA Junior Championships

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly 800 of the country’s top high school and young collegiate athletes will compete at the USA Junior Track & Field Championships June 15-17 in Bloomington, Ind.

Abdirahman, Goucher lead fields for USA Half Marathon Championships

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2012 Olympic Marathon team members Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.) and Kara Goucher (Portland, Ore.) lead the men’s and women’s fields at Saturday’s USA Half Marathon Championships in Duluth, Minnesota. 2012 marks the third time the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon has hosted the women’s championship, the event will be hosting the men’s championship for the first time.

Williams named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jesse Williams has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the high jump and establishing a meet record over the weekend at the adidas Grand Prix in New York.

Hammertime free and open to the public; Olympic Trials tickets still available

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A unique twist to the 2012 Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, Hammertime will officially kick off competition on Thursday, June 21, at the Nike World Headquarters (One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Ore.). Admission to Hammertime is free and open to the public.

Americans roll at adidas Grand Prix

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With less than two weeks remaining before the start of the Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, athletes had a chance to fine tune their events Saturday at the adidas Grand Prix on Randall's Island in New York. And Americans Tyson Gay, Sanya Richards-Ross, Jesse Williams and Bernard Lagat looked ready to travel to Eugene after their performances at Icahn Stadium.

Visa Championship Series, Samsung Diamond League come to the adidas Grand Prix

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Carmelita Jeter and Allyson Felix lead a loaded women’s 100-meter dash field while Jillian Camarena-Williams and Michelle Carter will continue their rivalry in the women’s shot put when the adidas Grand Prix begins Saturday at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York.

USA Half Marathon Championships Sunday in Bend, Ore.

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bend, Ore. -- For the third year in a row the renowned trail running town of Bend, Ore., will host the USA Half Marathon Trail Championships. The tenth installment of this popular event will be held Sunday beginning at 8:00 a.m.

USATF legends to hit hardwood at 2012 Olympic Trials

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Some of USATF’s greatest legends will swap venues at the 2012 Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore., as they take part in the first USATF Legends of the Past Celebrity Basketball Game at Eugene South High School taking place Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m.

Lowe wins high jump at Oslo Diamond League

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

American indoor and outdoor record holder Chaunte Lowe cleared a height of 1.97m/6-5.5 on her first attempt in the women’s high jump to claim first place honors Thursday at the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway. The Bislett Games were the fifth stop for the Samsung Diamond League.

Carmelita Jeter national media teleconference excerpts

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday USA Track & Field conducted a national media teleconference with Carmelita Jeter as she prepares for the adidas Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York. The reigning World Outdoor champion in the 100 meters and 2011 Jesse Owens Award winner, Jeter owns the fastest time in the world heading into a loaded 100m field at the adidas Grand Prix. The meet will be broadcast live on NBC from 3-4:30 p.m. (Eastern). Below are excerpts from the teleconference.

Cosby, Vogel named USATF Athletes of the Week

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - For the first time in the program’s history, USA Track & Field has named two individuals as Athletes of the Week. Jessica Cosby has received the honor after establishing the American record in the women’s hammer throw Friday at the Prefontaine Classic, along with high school athlete Meghan Vogel, who showed selfless sportsmanship at the Ohio High School Division III state meet.

Olympic Trials Q & A - Lacy Janson

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After qualifying for the past three World Championships teams (World Indoors in 2010, 2012 and World Outdoors in 2011), Lacy Janson will make a push for her first Olympic team in the pole vault. The Cardinal Mooney (Fla.) High School and Florida State University alum was ranked #3 is the U.S. in 2011 by Track & Field News. USA Track & Field caught up with Janson for a short Q & A as she continues her preparation for the Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, which are scheduled for June 21-July 1 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

USATF Foundation announces 30 Youth Club Grant recipients

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced today it has awarded 30 youth grants to track & field clubs throughout the country. The grants assist young male and female athletes with expenses such as travel to meets, equipment, uniforms, awards and facility rental.

Olympic Trials Spotlight – Deirdre and Michael Mai

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Deirdre and Michael Mai have been preparing for the London Olympic Games for longer than they have known each other. While their preparation continues, their roles recently changed when life intervened.

Richards-Ross, Hoffa record world leaders at Prefontaine Classic

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE, ORE. – Sanya Richards-Ross cruised in the women’s 400-meters while Reese Hoffa claimed the men’s shot put and both established world-leading marks as the 38th annual Prefontaine Classic concluded Saturday at Hayward Field. The Prefontaine Classic was the second stop for the Visa Championship Series and the third stop for the Samsung Diamond League.

American Hurdlers find success in Rome

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

American Hurdlers led the way in performance as the Samsung Diamond League made its third stop Thursday in Rome.

USATF launches digital edition of Fast Forward

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Members and fans of USA Track & Field gained additional insight into the sport Friday when the National Governing Body launched the digital edition of Fast Forward, which is a quarterly magazine covering USATF and its members.

Chapus named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Victoria Chapus, former track & field athlete for UCLA, has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

American record, two meet records highlight first night of Prefontaine Classic

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE, ORE. – Jessica Cosby established the American record in the women’s hammer throw while Christian Taylor and Alysia Montano established both meet and Hayward Field records in the men’s triple jump and women’s national 800m, respectively, to highlight a rainy Friday night at Hayward Field in the Prefontaine Classic. Competition continues Saturday and will be broadcast live on NBC from 3-4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Aries Merritt and Stephanie Brown-Trafton national media teleconference excerpts

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In preparation for this weekend’s Prefontaine Classic, reigning World Indoor 60m hurdles champion Aries Merritt and American discus record holder and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown-Trafton joined USA Track & Field Wednesday for a national media teleconference. Below are excerpts from the teleconference.

Duncan named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Louisiana State University sprinter Kimberlyn Duncan has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 100m, 200m and as part of the winning 4x100m at the NCAA East Regional meet last weekend at the University of North Florida.

Loaded fields at Prefontaine, Rome

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Prefontaine Classic next stop for Visa Championship Series 2. American athletes head to Rome

Renee Washington named USATF COO

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - An attorney with expertise in business affairs, contract negotiations, compliance issues and the nonprofit sector, Renee Chube Washington has been named Chief Operating Officer of USA Track & Field, CEO Max Siegel announced Tuesday. Washington will begin her duties at USATF on June 1.

Olympic Trials Spotlight - Cyrus Hostetler

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cyrus Hostetler’s rise to success in the javelin has been a journey.

Olympic Trials Q & A - Andrew Bumbalough

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With the 13:16.26 he ran earlier this year at the Stanford Payton Jordan Invitational, Andrew Bumbalough reached the Olympic “A” standard in the 5,000m. All that stands between him and a trip to London is a top three finish in the Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, which is scheduled for June 21-July 1 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Regarding his preparation for the Trials, the Brentwood, Tenn., native and Georgetown University graduate performed a Q & A with USA Track & Field.

Hartle named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Nick Hartle has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 400m, 800m, 1600m and 3200m Friday and Saturday at the 4A Nevada High School State Championships.

Olympic Trials Q & A - Erik Kynard

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As he continues to prepare for the Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, 2011 NCAA Outdoor high jump champion Erik Kynard spoke with USA Track & Field for a short Q & A. Scheduled for June 21-July 1 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., the Olympic Trials remain a focus for the Kansas State University junior along with defending his NCAA Outdoor title. A full bio for Kynard can be found here.

Shanghai Diamond League, Oxy High Performance Meet highlight weekend

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Wet conditions, four American wins in Shanghai 2. Fast times at Oxy High Performance Meet

Olympic Trials Spotlight - Chris Carter

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Carter had to pause for a moment when he was asked what it would mean for him to make his first Olympic team.

Loaded fields in men's hurdles, shot put in Shanghai

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The event fields in the men’s 110-meter hurdles and men’s shot put will each feature five of America’s best as the Samsung Diamond League makes its second stop of the 2012 outdoor season Saturday in Shanghai.

Felix named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Allyson Felix has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 100 meters in 10.92 seconds at the Doha Diamond League meet on Friday.

Kampf, Miller challenge for USA 1 Mile Road titles

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Heather Kampf (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Craig Miller (Madison, Wisc.) will challenge for the USA 1 Mile Road Championship title Thursday in Minneapolis, Minn. The event is part of the USA Running Circuit and is hosted by the Medtronic TC 1 Mile for the fourth time.

Devers, O’Brien, Temple, Connolly selected to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DALLAS - Four track and field greats are among the 10 individuals and one team to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate Class of 2012.

First Lady Joins with USATF, USOC and NGBs to get kids active

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DALLAS – First Lady Michelle Obama today joined U.S. athletes, including Team USA track stars Bernard Lagat, Lashinda Demus, Wallace Spearmon and LaShawn Merritt, to announce a nationwide commitment to get more than 1.7 million American children active as part of her Let’s Move! initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity.

Barron, Melville top Team USA finishers at World Race Walking Cup

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Trevor Barron and Miranda Melville led Team USA as competition in the 25th edition of the World Race Walking Cup concluded Sunday in Saransk, Russia. Competition began Saturday with the junior men’s and women’s 10 km races and the men’s 20 km race and finished Sunday with the women’s 20 km race and men’s 50 km race.

Cherobon-Bawcom takes women's USA 25 km title in American record time; Joseph Chirlee wins men's race

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) ran a pending American Record of 1:24:37 in winning the women’s crown Saturday at the 2012 USA 25 km Championships. Joseph Chirlee (Colorado Springs, Colo.) won the men’s title in 1:15:11.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 17

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. American sprinters roll at Doha Diamond League 2. Cherobon-Bawcom, Gotcher headline USA 25 km Championships

American athletes to compete in Saransk, Doha

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A total of 17 men and women will compete for Team USA Saturday and Sunday in the 2012 IAAF World Race Walking Cup in Saransk, Russia. The 25th edition of the World Race Walking Cup, competition will include junior men’s and women’s 10 km races along with men’s and women’s 20 km and men’s 50 km races.

Brown-Trafton named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Stephanie Brown-Trafton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting the American record in the discus with a throw of 67.74m/222-3 last Friday in Maui, Hawaii.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 16

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. adidas Grand Prix to feature top 1500-meter Americans 2. Universal Sports Network’s countdown hits the track with sprinters Felix, Gatlin

McNees departs USATF

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field Chief Operating Officer Mike McNees is leaving the organization as USATF transitions into a new phase, USATF announced Monday.

Brown-Trafton sets Discus American Record

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown-Trafton set an American record of 67.74m/222-3 on Friday at the Altius TC Throwdown in Maui, Hawaii.

Manzano Named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Leo Manzano has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after anchoring his team to victory in the distance medley relay Saturday at the 13th edition of the USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 15

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. USA vs. the World broadcast 2. Additional world champions added to adidas Grand Prix

Oliver selected to USOC Team for Tomorrow

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – American 110-meter hurdles record holder David Oliver has been selected for the United States Olympic Committee’s Team for Tomorrow Athlete Ambassadors program, the organization announced Tuesday.

Olympians set three Drake Relays records; Simpson, Suhr make outdoor debuts

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DES MOINES, IOWA — Olympians rose to the forefront at the 103rd edition of the Drake Relays, playing a hand in three of the 15 meet records that were set during the four-day track and field extravaganza.

USA vs. The World Relay Lineups

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Note: Relay listings are subject to change

Team USA sweeps USA vs. the World

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - Team USA on Saturday dominated the biggest international field ever assembled for USA vs. the World to sweep all six races at the 13th edition of the event at the Penn Relays.

USA vs. the World brings the best in the world

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

When USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays was first held in 2000, it created a platform to bring together the best track and field athletes in the world into the middle of one of the sport’s premier annual events. When the 13th edition of the competition kicks off Saturday at the 118th Penn Relays, it will also mark the fourth time the event will take place heading into the Olympic Games.

Sproston Named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Amy Sproston has been named USA Track & Field’s athlete of the week after winning the IAU 100 km World Championships in 7:34:08 on April 22 in Seregno, Italy.

Record international field set for USA vs. The World

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - With less than 100 days until the 2012 Olympic Games, a record number of athletes and countries will compete at the 13th edition of USA vs. the World at the 118th Penn Relays in Philadelphia, this Saturday.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 14

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

USATF Foundation releases $20,000 to Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program USATF partner Outrun The Sun, Inc. celebrates May as "National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month"

Max Siegel named CEO of USA Track & Field

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field’s board of directors has selected Max Siegel to serve as CEO, President and Chair Stephanie Hightower announced Monday.

A Message From The President/Chair

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In her latest “Message From The President/Chair,” Stephanie Hightower looks back at the last 18 months at USA Track & Field and sets the tone for the future

National Track & Field Hall of Famer Dr. LeRoy Walker dies at 93

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Dr. LeRoy Walker, the first African-American Olympic coach of Team USA and first African-American President of the U.S. Olympic Committee, died Monday at the age of 93. Walker was inducted into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1983 and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1987.

Masters Spotlight - Bill Collins

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the spring of 2011 Bill Collins rushed home from Rice University to do an internet search on his computer. The subject was as foreign to him as the name sounded – Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).

Reese named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Brittney Reese (Gulfport, Miss.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a world leading mark of 7.04/23-1.25.

USATF Foundation awards Moore, Martinez, McClain Elite Athlete Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants of $3,500 to Erica Moore (800 meters), Brenda Martinez (1500m) and Erica McClain (triple jump), Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

Hartmann finishes fourth at Boston Marathon

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Competitors fought temperatures of more than 80 degrees Monday for the 116th Boston Marathon as Jason Hartmann grabbed a fourth-place finish and Sheri Piers placed 10th in the women’s competition as the top American finishers.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 13

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In this edition: 1. Nelson Fundraising for Rare Diseases 2. Reese, Eaton runners-up for USOC honor 3. USATF Foundation establishes $50,000 Olympic qualifier bonus pool for elite grant recipients 4. Grants for Female Athletes and Teams

USATF Win With Integrity renews Track in a Box through Citi Olympic Program

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK - To support America’s next generation of athletes, Citi on Thursday announced a $500,000 donation to the U.S. Olympic Committee to launch Every Step of the Way℠, an innovative digital program benefitting U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls and athletes of all ages in communities across America.

Castille named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Kevin Castille (Nicholasville, Ky.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a masters 40-44 American record in the 10,000m in 28:57.88 at the Stanford Invitational on April 6.

Team USA concludes World Masters Indoor Championships with 62 medals

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JYVASKYLA, Finland – When everything came to a close at the World Masters Indoor Championships from Central Finland, Team USA had won a total of 61 medals, which included 25 gold and 25 silver medals. It reached the final total with a solid 10-gold-medal performance Sunday. The total of 61 medals was the sixth most medals of any country throughout the week of competition.

Raschker shines during fifth day of World Masters Indoor Championships

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JYVASKYLA, Finland – Phil Raschker claimed three gold medals Saturday to help Team USA win another 14 total medals during the fifth day of the World Masters Indoor Championships. Competition concludes Sunday from Central Finland.

Athlete Spotlight – Kara Patterson

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kara Patterson has come a long way in the past two years. Since 2009, Patterson has added nearly three meters to her personal best in the javelin. She now owns the American record. And, Patterson has learned how to travel.

Team USA wins four more gold medals at Masters World Indoor Championships

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JYVASKYLA, Finland – Team USA grabbed another four gold medals Friday at the World Masters Indoor Championships in Central Finland to bring its total up to 12 gold medals for the meet. Americans also won two silver and two bronze medals for a total of 24 medals throughout the competition.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 12

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

World, Olympic 100m champs to face off at adidas Grand Prix Masters great Sypniewski passes away

Lida continues to roll at Masters World Indoor Championships

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JYVASKYLA, FINLAND – Robert Lida recorded his second world record in as many days to win one of two gold medals for Team USA during the third day of the World Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships from Central Finland Thursday. The meet continues Friday and will run through Sunday.

NBC to feature 12 hours of live track and field coverage for Olympic Team Trials

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – A total of 12 hours of live track and field coverage will be a part of a record 67.5 hours of total Olympic Team Trials coverage by NBC in 2012, the U.S. Olympic Committee and the NBC Sports Group announced on Wednesday.

Four world records fall at World Masters Indoor Championships

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JYVASKYLA, Finland – Over the first two days of the World Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, Team USA set three world records en route to a total of 12 medals. Competition continues Thursday and runs through Sunday from Central Finland.

Barron named USATF Athlete of the Week

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Trevor Barron has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after finishing as the top American at the IAAF Race Walking Cup Trials 20 km in 1:22:13 on April 1 in Eugene, Ore.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 11

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. 15 meet records fall at Texas Relays 2. American race walkers qualify for IAAF World Cup 3. McNees takes the plunge 4. Willie May passes away

Recent world record setters gear up for World Masters Indoor Championships

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Four athletes that set world records at the recent USA Indoor Championships will highlight Team USA in Jyvaskyla, Finland, for the World Masters Indoor Championships slated for April 3-8.

Des Moines set to host 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field on Wednesday announced its intent to host the 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, on the campus of Drake University.

Spearmon Named USATF Athlete of the Week

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Wallace Spearmon (Bryan, Texas) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 200m on Saturday at the UTA Bobby Layne Invitational in Arlington, Texas, with a world leading time of 19.95.

USATF Renews CEO Search

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field on Monday announced it has resumed its search for a new CEO, with a timeline geared toward selecting the federation’s top executive prior to the 2012 Olympic Trials.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 10

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fitzgerald-Mosley named to IOC Women and Sport Commission USA Sweeps Team Golds at NACAC Cross Country

Daprano named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jeanne Daprano has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting three age-group world records at the USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships March 16-18 in Bloomington, Ind.

Bergen cruises in final day of Masters Indoor Championships

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, IND. – When Kathy Bergen had crossed the finish line in the W70 200-meter dash during the final day of the Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, it was as the only woman over 70-years-old to ever break 32 seconds in that race. Her world record of 31.86 was one of six individual world marks set Sunday at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Collins, Daprano shine during second day of Masters Indoor Championships

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, IND. – Bill Collins etched his name next to a pair of world marks while Jeanne Daprano left little doubt in setting her second world record is as many days as the Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships continued Saturday at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse on the campus of Indiana University. The Championships conclude Sunday with competition beginning at 9 a.m.

World records fall at Masters Indoor Championships

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, IND. – After the first day of competition in the 2012 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, spectators at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse on the campus of Indiana University witnessed a total of six world records fall. Competition runs through the weekend and begins at 9 a.m. Saturday.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 10

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Camarena-Williams named AAU Sullivan Award finalist 2. Albuquerque to host 2013, 2014 USA Indoor Championships 3. Team USA for 2012 NACAC Cross Country Championships announced 4. Wright featured in SBJ 5. 1968 Olympian Bob Day passes away 6. NYC Half Marathon live internet stream Sunday

Eaton named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ashton Eaton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the IAAF World Indoor Championships heptathlon in a world record of 6,645 points on March 10 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Nation's best prepare for USA Masters Indoors

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 100 reigning World Indoor and Outdoor Master champions will be among the more than 800 athletes ages 35-95+ on hand for the USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday through Sunday at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse in Bloomington, Ind. The meet will serve as a tune-up for the World Masters Indoor Championships, which are slated for April 3-8 in Jyvaskyla, Finland.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 9

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA Champions Crowned Dan O’Brien guest of First Lady Michelle Obama

Cherobon-Bawcom, Trafeh win USA 15 km titles

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE - Mo Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) and Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) dominated the men’s and women’s fields Saturday at the USA 15 km Championships in Jacksonville, Fla.

Hines, Staples, Moschella win big on day two Youth Indoors

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. - Drew Hines, Samantha Staples and Greg Moschella were three of the top winners from the final day of competition at the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships in Normal, Ill.

Team USA sets gold medal record at World Indoor Championships

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- Team USA left the Atakoy Athletics Arena Sunday after the final day of the World Indoor Championships with the most gold medals in team history. Brittney Reese (long jump) and Bernard Lagat (3,000m) each defended their World Indoor titles to go along with gold medals from Will Claye (triple jump), Aries Merritt (60m hurdles) and the men’s 4x400m relay to bring the count of American gold medals to 10 for the weekend.

Lagat, Richards-Ross named team captains; World Indoor Championships morning session quotes

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- At a team meeting Thursday prior to the 14th edition of the World Indoor Championships, Bernard Lagat and Sanya Richards-Ross were selected by their peers as Team USA captains. Two veterans of the sport, this is Lagat’s sixth time being a member of Team USA in World Championships and Olympic competition and the eighth time for Richards-Ross.

World record, four gold medals highlight second day of World Indoor Championships

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- Ashton Eaton easily bettered his own world record in the men’s heptathlon to lead a four-gold, three-bronze medal charge for Team USA as the 14th edition of the World Indoor Championships continued Saturday from the Atakoy Athletic Arena. Competition concludes the final session Sunday.

Gilbertson, Kinne, Rocha win multiple titles on day 1 of National Youth Champs

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. - More than fifty national champions were crowned on the first day of competition of the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships, with Zoe Gilbertson, Zachary Kinne and Phillip Rocha taking home multiple titles Satruday in Normal, Ill.

Youth athletes vie for titles at Indoor Champs

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly 400 young athletes will meet this Saturday and Sunday in Bloomington, Ill. at the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships to battle for bragging rights of national titles across six age groups.

Huddle,Trafeh headline deep fields at USA 15 km champs

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - American record holder Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) and two-time reigning 15 km champion Mo Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) lead talent-filled fields at the USA 15 km Championships Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. This year marks the 19th consecutive year that the Gate River Run has hosted the championships.

Whiting wins gold on first day of World Indoor Championships

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- For the fifth consecutive time the World Indoor gold medal in the men’s shot put will return to the United States. Ryan Whiting recorded his first personal best in two seasons to win the gold medal Friday during the 14th edition of the IAAF World Indoor Championships at the Atakoy Athletics Arena. Americans Ashton Eaton, Bernard Lagat, Chaunte Lowe and Sanya Richards-Ross each made important steps toward the weekend’s finals.

Five American athletes named to inaugural IAAF Hall of Fame

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – The IAAF announced Thursday that Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Carl Lewis, Edwin Moses, Al Oerter and Jesse Owens will be among the initial 12 members of the inaugural class for the IAAF Hall of Fame. The IAAF and President Lamine Diack made the announcement at a press conference held at the Turkish Olympic House in preparation for the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships, which will begin Friday and run through Sunday at the Atakoy Athletic Arena.

Reigning world champs, world record holder highlight men’s team for IAAF World Indoor Championships

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Reigning World Indoor gold medalist Bernard Lagat, 2011 World Outdoor champions Christian Taylor and Jesse Williams and world heptathlon record holder Ashton Eaton lead a deep Team USA men’s field into the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships. Competition begins Friday and runs through Sunday from the Atakoy Athletic Arena.

Gold medal favorites Reese, Richards-Ross lead Team USA women into IAAF World Indoor Championships

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – When the 2012 edition of the IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships begin Friday at the Atakoy Athletics Arena, a deep women’s squad will work for a repeat performance from 2010 when it helped Team USA win the overall medal table with 17 medals. Competition begins Friday and runs through Sunday.

Broadbent named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Eric Broadbent has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the USA Indoor Combined Events Championship with 5,908 points March 3-4 in Bloomington, Ind.

Broadbent, Day win Indoor Combined Events Championships

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Eric Broadbent and Sharon Day both claimed their first USA Indoor Combined Events Championship titles this weekend, March 3-4, as numerous championship and facility records fell at Gladstein Field House on the campus of Indiana University.

Hardee leads men; Day, Wade top women at USA Combined Events Championships

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Two-time world champion Trey Hardee will make his first appearance at the USA Indoor Combined Events Championships along with two of his teammates from the 2011 World Outdoor Championships, Ryan Harlan and Sharon Day, this Saturday and Sunday at the Gladstein Field House in Bloomington, Ind.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 8

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 8

Six world leaders, reigning World Indoor champs Lagat, Reese lead Team USA into World Indoor Championships

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Behind the strength of 2010 World Indoor champions Bernard Lagat and Brittney Reese and a total of six athletes with world-best marks, Team USA brings a deep field of 51 total athletes into the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships scheduled for March 11-13 in Istanbul, Turkey. USA Track & Field announced the team Monday.

Lowe named USATF Athlete of the Week

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Chaunté Lowe has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting an American record of 2.02m/6-7.5 in the high jump as she won the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships on Sunday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Brisco, Devers, O’Brien named as nominees for U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS – Current National Track & Field Hall of Famers Valerie Brisco, Gail Devers and Dan O’Brien have been named as nominees for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Monday. Fans are eligible to vote for their favorites of the 18 Olympic athletes, five Paralympic athletes and five teams nominated beginning today and running through April 9 by going to TeamUSA.org/halloffame.

Rupp, Lowe win VCS titles to highlight final day of USA Indoor Championships

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE -- Galen Rupp and Chaunte Lowe claimed the 2012 Indoor Visa Championship Series titles on the final day of competition at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. The near sell-out crowd witnessed an American record by Lowe in the women’s high jump and another world-leading time from Sanya Richards-Ross in the women’s 400m.

Lagat, Claye, Campbell excel on day one of USA Indoor Championships

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE - Bernard Lagat brought the crowd of 2,037 to their feet in the final lap of the men’s 3,000-meters while William Claye jumped a world leader in the men’s triple jump and Amber Campbell established a meet record during the first day of the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The meet continues Sunday beginning at noon Mountain Time.

American record holders Lagat, Rupp, Oliver, Trammell to highlight men’s running events at USA Indoors

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2010 World Indoor bronze medalist David Oliver and two-time World Indoor gold medalist Terrence Trammell will battle in the men’s 60m hurdles while American record holder Galen Rupp and reigning World Indoor 3,000-meter champion Bernard Lagat will renew their rivalry in the 3,000m once again when the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships converge on the Albuquerque Convention Center February 25-26 in Albuquerque, N.M.

Richards-Ross, Madison, Simpson headline women’s running events at USA Indoor Championships

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - World leaders Sanya Richards-Ross and Tianna Madison along with reigning world champion Jenny Simpson highlight strong fields in the women’s running events at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships February 25-26 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Williams, Taylor, shot putters highlight men’s field events at USA Indoor Championships

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Reigning world champions Jesse Williams and Christian Taylor, who brought Team USA back to prominence in the jumps, and the ever-entertaining quartet of shot putters highlight the men’s field events at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships February 25-26 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Spratling Named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Brycen Spratling of the University of Pittsburgh has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a collegiate record in the 500-meters Saturday at the Big East Conference Championships.

Suhr, Camarena-Williams, Reese highlight women’s field events at USA Indoor Championships

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Recent American indoor record setters Jenn Suhr and Jillian Camarena-Williams along with two-time World Outdoor Championships long jump gold medalist Brittney Reese will lead a number of loaded groups of women’s field events into the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships February 25-26 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

USATF teleconference excerpts

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday USA Track & Field hosted a national media teleconference with Bernard Lagat, Jillian Camarena-Williams and Jenn Suhr, who all recently set American records.

Week in Review - February 6-12

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

by USATF Statistician Glen McMicken In addition to the USA Track & Field Classic, here is a recap of last week's action:

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 7

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GILL Athletics names recipient of 2012 USATF Coaches Education Level I Scholarship USATF Foundation launches Run With US! in Los Angeles

Camarena-Williams Named USATF Athlete of the Week

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – In a week marked by no fewer than three American records, Jillian Camarena-Williams has been named USA Track & Field’s Athelete of the Week after bettering her own American record with a mark of 19.89m/65-3.75 in the shot put at the USA Track & Field Classic in Fayetteville, Ark.

Excerpts from USA Cross Country Championships Press Conference

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ST LOUIS--In advance of Saturday's USA Cross Country Championships at Forest Park, leading contenders Aaron Braun, Sara Hall, Molly Huddle, and Chris Rombough met with members of the media at a press conference.

Hall, Mack win USA Cross Country titles in St. Louis

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Sara Hall (Flagstaff, Ariz.) and Bobby Mack (Raleigh, N.C.) each used late charges to outrun the competition as each won their first career USA Cross Country titles Saturday at Forest Park in St. Louis.

Camarena-Williams, Rupp set ARs; 5 world leaders turned in at USATF Classic

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Jillian Camarena-Williams and Galen Rupp set American records as five world-leading marks – including one in each round of the women’s 60 meters – were posted at Saturday’s USA Track & Field Classic.

Huddle, Braun head to St. Louis for USA Cross Country Championships

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Molly Huddle (Providence, R.I.) and Aaron Braun (Flagstaff, Ariz.) lead the fields this Saturday as the city of St. Louis will host the first of two consecutive USA Cross Country Championships. Both the 2012 and 2013 editions will be held at Forest Park, the site of the 2004 Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon.

Middle distance fields get even faster at USA Track & Field Classic

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The fast fields competing in the Geoff Hollister men’s mile and women’s 1,500 at Saturday’s USA Track & Field Classic in Fayetteville, Ark., have gotten faster. Five newly announced entrants, including a World Indoor silver medalist and World Junior champion, deepen the fields.

USATF Foundation awards Elite Athlete Development Grants to 20 athletes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to twenty athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

Suhr Named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jenn Suhr has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting an indoor American record in the pole vault of 4.88m/16-0 to win the event at Saturday’s New Balance Grand Prix in Boston.

American record holders, Hollister men’s mile featured at USA Track & Field Classic

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – A pair of American record holders and a men’s mile named after one of the most significant figures in the corporate history of Nike highlight competition in the distances and throws this Saturday at the USA Track & Field Classic in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 6

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Longtime USATF Official Charles Ruter dies

Felix-VCB rivalry re-ignites at USA Track & Field Classic; deep fields set for sprints, hurdles

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The most celebrated sprint rivalry in women’s track and field kicks off in the 2012 Olympic year when American Allyson Felix and Jamaican Veronica Campbell-Brown run the 60 meters this Saturday at the USA Track & Field Classic in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Suhr breaks American record at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BOSTON – After failing to clear a height in the women’s pole vault last weekend at the U.S. Open, Jenn Suhr made the most of her opportunities at the New Balance Grand Prix Saturday night. On the second stop of USATF’s Indoor Visa Championship Series, Suhr bettered her own existing American record with a winning height of 4.88m/16-0 to highlight events at the Reggie Lewis Center.

USATF Foundation announces seventeen 2012 John W. James Endowment Grant recipients

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation is very pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of the John W. James Endowment grant, USATF Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced today.

USATF Foundation announced launch of "Run With Us!"

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation is proud to announce the launching of “Run With US!” (RWUS!). A program to take place for kids during and after school, RWUS! surrounds fitness and goal setting to promote self-esteem and will be directed by Olympic athletes as teachers, mentors and role models. Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld made the announcement Wednesday.

Quiller dies of cancer

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2000 Team USA Olympic Games assistant coach and long-time University of Colorado and West Point track and field and cross country coach Jerry Quiller died Thursday after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was 69.

Nixon named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – University of Arkansas freshman Gunnar Nixon has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a world junior record in the indoor heptathlon over the weekend at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., and reached an NCAA automatic-qualifying mark.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 5

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. USA Track & Field inside Super Bowl Village 2. Team USA coaching staff announced for World Indoor Championships 3. Team USA places fifth at Five Nations Match

Jones back on top at U.S. Open

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK -- Lolo Jones made a successful return after an injury-plagued 2011 season and Jamaica’s Asafa Powell ran the fastest 50-meter time in the world since 2005 en route to winning Athlete of the Meet honors Saturday at the U.S. Open presented by Harris at Madison Square Garden. The two wins electrified a crowd of 5,844 as the Visa Championships Series officially kicked off for the 2012 indoor season.

Friday U.S. Open press conference excerpts

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Friday USA Track & Field hosted a press conference featuring high jumper Jesse Williams, hurdler David Oliver, hurdlers Lolo Jones and Kellie Wells and distance runner Bernard Lagat in preparation for Saturday U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden. Below are the excerpts from the press conference. For more information on the U.S. Open check out www.usopen.usatf.org.

Thursday U.S. Open press conference excerpts

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday American hurdler Dawn Harper along with Jamaican sprinters Veronica Campbell-Brown, Asafa Powell and Nesta Carter answered questions regarding Saturday’s U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden. Below are excerpts from the press conference. For more information on the U.S. Open please see www.usopen.usatf.org.

Nunn named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - John Nunn has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the week after winning the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s 50 km Race Walk Sunday in Santee, Calif.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 4

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Prep athletes set for U.S. Open 2. Roster announced for Five Nations Match

Fayetteville returns to Visa Championship Series with 2012 USATF Classic

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – A host of USATF’s Indoor Visa Championship Series for the past 10 years, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host the USA Track & Field Classic February 11 as part of the nationally televised series, USA Track & Field announced Tuesday.

USATF Board welcomes three new members

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field’s Board of Directors has welcomed athlete and activist Jackie Joyner-Kersee, sports attorney Eve Wright and network television executive Mickey Carter to its ranks. Wright and Carter assume independent seats, while Joyner-Kersee takes the board’s High Performance seat. Board member Steve Miller has been elected to the position of board vice chair.

Nunn wins 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s 50 km Race Walk

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SANTEE, CALIF. – John Nunn won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s 50 km Race Walk in 4:04:38 to lead a fast race that saw multiple American and course records set Sunday in Santee, Calif.

America’s best to compete at U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 50 km Race Walk

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The defending U.S. champion at the 50 kilometer distance, Benjamin Shorey, and Olympian John Nunn headline Sunday’s field at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s 50 km Race Walk in Santee, California.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 3

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Jeter to receive Sportswoman of the Year Award 2. U.S. Open tickets still available

Flanagan named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Shalane Flanagan has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the women’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon Saturday in a new Olympic Trials record time in Houston.

Powerhouse, full fields announced for U.S. Open

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Madison Square Garden will host perhaps the best and deepest fields it has seen in several years as the 2012 Olympic track & field season kicks off in earnest with the U.S. Open Track & Field event on Saturday, January 28.

Keflezighi; Flanagan win U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON - Two of the fastest races in Olympic Marathon Trials history took place on the same day Saturday in Houston as the six men and women who will represent Team USA in London earned their way on the squad. Shalane Flanagan set an Olympic Trials record of 2:25:38 in only her second marathon, while Meb Keflezighi earned his third Olympic berth by winning the Trials in a personal best time of 2:09:08. Flanagan led a Trials record five women under 2:30 while Meb led four men under 2:10 for the first time in Trials history.

Athlete Spotlight - Erin Taylor-Talcott

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

You can compare Erin Taylor-Talcott to Danica Patrick, Annika Sorenstam or Michelle Wie. You can draw comparisons to Billy Jean King in the Battle of the Sexes II. Each story helped to shape the culture in their respective sports and that’s exactly what Taylor-Talcott has done.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 2

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. Demps commits to track and field
2. Jackson, James, Cantwell commit to Indoor Grand Prix

Carter added to U.S. Open 50m field

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – 2008 Olympic 4x100-meter gold medalist Nesta Carter has joined a loaded men’s 50m field at the U.S. Open Track & Field January 28 at Madison Square Garden. The Jamaican replaces Trinidad’s Richard Thompson, who has withdrawn from the race, and gives the field two of the four fastest 100-meter sprinters in history.

Erassa named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Kirubel Erassa has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the junior men’s 6 km race at the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge.

Athlete Spotlight - Caroline White

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Caroline White will be competing in the Marathon Olympic Trials this Saturday, vying for one of the three spots on the Olympic team. She will be racing amongst the nation’s fastest runners, although her journey to becoming a nationally competitive athlete is unprecedented. White’s experiences as a jumpmaster, triathlete, and pilot allowed her to develop into the runner she is today.

More than 300 set to run in 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on Saturday

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON - In less than four days, more than 300 of America’s top distance runners will take to the streets of Houston in an historic edition of the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. For the first time, the men’s and women’s teams will be selected on the same day and on the same course.

Team USA places four on medal stand at Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EDINBURGH – Team USA placed four athletes on the medal stand Saturday at the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country International Challenge at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, Scotland.

News and Notes, Volume 12, Number 1

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1. CHSAA holds qualifier for U.S. Open 2. USATF launches new athlete bios 3. Suhr, Uceny to compete at Indoor Grand Prix

Rivalries old and new in U.S. Open men’s 50m

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Five men with World Championship or Olympic experience will step to the start line of the men’s 50-meter dash at the U.S. Open Track & Field event January 28 at Madison Square Garden.

Peacock named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Landon Peacock (Blowing Rock, N.C.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run on New Year’s Eve in Central Park.

Richardson, Thomas to take on Oliver in loaded U.S. Open hurdle field

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – 2011 World Outdoor Championships gold medalist Jason Richardson and Jamaica’s Dwight Thomas have been added to the list of competitors for the 50-meter hurdles at the U.S. Open Track & Field slated for January 28 at Madison Square Garden. Monday’s announcement by USA Track & Field sets up a matchup with previously announced outdoor American record holder David Oliver in a compelling competition on the Garden straightaway.

Four hurdle superstars to go head-to-head at U.S. Open

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Four possible 2012 Olympic finalists will contest the women’s 50-meter hurdles at the U.S. Open Track & Field event January 28 at Madison Square Garden, in what promises to be one of the most competitive hurdle matchups of the 2012 indoor season.

Athlete Spotlight - Brian Olinger

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When Brian Olinger steps to the starting line of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on January 14, he will be in for the run of his life. Of course the Olympic Trials are a big event for all who are racing, but for Olinger, it will also mark the first time he has ever raced more than seven miles on the roads.

Martin named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Kathryn Martin (Northpoint, N.Y.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting an age-group American record for 15 km in 1:01:23 at the Ted Corbitt 15 km in Central Park on Dec. 17.

Team USA Announced for Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country - International Challenge

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Team USA will travel to Scotland for the second Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country - International Challenge on Jan. 7, 2012.

Williams brings HJ back to Garden; Shot putters ready to roll

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – 2011 Jesse Owens Award winner Jesse Williams will usher the men’s high jump back into Madison Square Garden, while Christian Cantwell leads some of the world’s best in the men’s shot put at the U.S. Open Track & Field on January 28 at Madison Square Garden, USA Track & Field announced Wednesday.

Athlete Spotlight - Jonathan Grey

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Before competition began, there was little that separated Team USA Minnesota’s Jonathan Grey from the rest of the record 1,226 athletes in Saturday’s USA Track & Field Club Cross Country Championships.

Somers-Smith named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Linda Somers-Smith (Arroyo Grande, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after finishing 8th in the open women’s race at the USATF National Club Cross Championships in Seattle on Dec. 10.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 30

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. Kearney named to BET Honors
2. U.S. Open website launched
3. Simpson, Centrowitz to make 2012 debut in Boston

American record holders Oliver, Suhr sign on for U.S. Open

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – American record holders and Olympic medalists David Oliver and Jenn Suhr have joined the parade of international stars competing at the U.S. Open Track & Field on January 28 at Madison Square Garden, USA Track & Field announced Monday.

McMillan Elite defends title; adidas/Team Rogue Elite takes honor at USATF Club Cross Champs

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SEATTLE – Defending team champion McMillan Elite (Flagstaff, Ariz.)
successfully defended their open men’s title, while adidas/Team Rogue Elite
(Austin, Texas) took the women’s open team title Saturday at the 2011 USATF
National Club Cross Country Championships at Jefferson Park in Seattle,
Wash.

Champions crowned at Junior Olympic Cross Country in Myrtle Beach

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Twelve young athletes were crowned as Junior Olympic Champions after advancing through the association and regional levels to compete at the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Saturday, December 10.

Athlete Spotlight - Max King

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Racing a marathon is one of the more difficult challenges a runner can face. A lot can happen to your mind and body over 26.2 miles of pounding. There is a point where it becomes a race about perseverance.

Youth athletes race for Junior Olympic XC titles

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - More than 2,400 young athletes who have advanced through association and regional championships will meet this Saturday, December 10, at the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Top U.S. club teams head to Seattle for USATF National Club Cross Country Championships

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SEATTLE – Defending individual champion Aaron Braun (Flagstaff, Ariz.) and the two-time men’s team titlists McMillan Elite (Flagstaff, Ariz.) will join more than 100 USATF club teams Saturday at the 2011 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships at Jefferson Park in Seattle, Wash.

Bak named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ryan Bak (Bend, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after running his debut road marathon at the California International Marathon in 2:14:17 as the top American finisher.

Annual Meeting News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 29

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. USATF concludes Annual Meeting
2. Long Distance Running, Race Walk expand competition rules
3. Masters, Race Walk announce future sites

Individuals honored at Awards Lunch; logo enforcement at Fall XC Champs clarified

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Dozens of contributors surrounding the sport of track and field were honored during the Awards Lunch Saturday while decisions were made regarding uniform guidelines for the Club Cross Country Championships. Both were part of the USA Track & Field Annual Meeting in St. Louis which continues through Sunday.

Westerfield wins Giegengack Award

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Gary Westerfield was given the Robert Giegengack Award Saturday evening during the Jesse Owens Hall of Fame Banquet at the Hyatt Regency. The banquet was a part of the USA Track & Field Annual Meeting, which will conclude with the Closing Session Sunday.

Annual Meeting News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 28

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. USATF Foundation, FINRA team up
2. Jesse Owens Hall of Fame Banquet Saturday evening
3. Five inducted into USA Track & Field Officials Hall of Fame
4. Masters Long Distance Running Committee gives awards

Blackmun, Hightower, McNees speak to kick off USA Track & Field Annual Meeting

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – USA Track & Field Chairman and President Stephanie Hightower, United States Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun and USATF Interim CEO Mike McNees highlighted Thursday at the Hyatt Regency in downtown St. Louis as the 33rd edition of the USA Track & Field Annual Meeting officially kicked off with the Opening General Session.

Talcott named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Dave Talcott (Owego, N.Y.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after meeting the qualifying standard for the men’s 50 km U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Race Walk at the Ohio Last Chance 50k in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

St. Louis to host USATF Annual Meeting

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning today and running through December 4, the Hyatt Regency in St. Louis, Mo., will play host to the 2011 USA Track & Field Annual Meeting. It will be the second time the meeting will be hosted in St. Louis as it was also there in 1994.

Jamaican sprint stars head to U.S. Open; CHSAA relays return

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Former world record holder and sprinting legend Asafa Powell will make his New York indoor track debut at the 2012 U.S. Open Track & Field on January 28 at Madison Square Garden, USA Track & Field announced Wednesday.

USA Track & Field, BP America, Inc. announce Olympic Trials Marathon sponsorship

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field and BP America Inc. announced today that BP will be the official Oil/Gas/Energy sponsor for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon, to be held in Houston on January 14, 2012.

News and Notes - Volume 11, Number 27

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. Team USA fifth at Chiba Ekiden
2. Wisconsin, Georgetown cruise to NCAA titles
3. Team USA set for International Chiba Ekiden

Haebe named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ryan Haebe (Evergreen, Colo.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in Spokane, Wash.

Wilson named Youth Athlete of the Year

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ajeé Wilson has been named the 2011 Youth Athlete of the Year by USA Track & Field’s Youth Committee. Wilson will be honored on Saturday, December 3, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in St. Louis, Mo.The event is held in conjunction with USA Track & Field’s 2011 Annual Meeting.

Getting to Know Tera Moody

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With less than 60 days until the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon learn more about one of the contenders in the women’s race, Tera Moody. Visit www.Houston2012.com for more information

Kennedy named USATF Masters Athlete of the Year

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Christine Kennedy (Los Gatos, Calif.) has been named the 2011 Masters Athlete of the Year by USA Track and Field’s Masters Committee. Kennedy will be honored on Saturday, December 3, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in St. Louis, Mo. The event is held in conjunction with USA Track & Field’s Annual Meeting.

Athlete Spotlight - David Walters

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

David Walters landed in London four days removed from running this year’s Chicago Marathon. A race followed by a plane ride is common for the United Airlines pilot.

USATF launches U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden; Lagat returns to Garden for men’s mile

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Track & Field will return to the country's premier sports and entertainment venue for the 99th year on Saturday, January 28, when the U.S. Open Track & Field at Madison Square Garden kicks off USA Track & Field's 2012 Visa Championship Series, USATF announced Thursday.

Getting to Know Stephanie Rothstein

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With less than 60 days until the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon learn more about one of the top contenders in the women’s race, Stephanie Rothstein. Visit www.Houston2012.com for more information.

Flanagan named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning and setting a course record at the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Half Marathon.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 26

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. World Championships gold medalist Reese feeds the Gulf Coast
2. Runners compete at NCAA regionals

Reider Named Nike Coach of the Year

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Rana Reider has been named the 2011 Nike Coach of the Year by USA Track & Field. Reider will be honored on Saturday, December 3, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in St. Louis, Mo. The event is held in conjunction with USA Track & Field’s 2011 Annual Meeting, which will run November 30-December 4.

Athlete Spotlight - Molly Pritz

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shortly following the ING New York City Marathon, Molly Pritz headed to Hawaii with her mother for some much needed time off. The vacation served two purposes - rest and reward.

Eugene to host 2014 World Juniors

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – An IAAF World Athletics Series event will come to the U.S. for the first time in more than 20 years when Eugene, Ore., hosts the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics.

Clay named Visa Humanitarian of the Year

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Reigning Olympic decathlon champion Bryan Clay has been named the 2011 Visa Humanitarian of the Year by USA Track & Field. Clay will be honored on Saturday, December 3, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in St. Louis, Mo. The event is held in conjunction with USA Track & Field’s 2011 Annual Meeting.

NBC to broadcast 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials - Marathon

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK and INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Olympic Committee, NBC, USA Track & Field, and the Houston Marathon Committee today announced the network will broadcast the U.S. Olympic Trials for the men’s and women’s marathon, to be held Saturday, January 14 in Houston.

Keflezighi named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NDIANAPOLIS - Meb Keflezighi (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a personal best at the ING New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Jesse Owens award winners teleconference excerpts

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, USA Track & Field hosted a media teleconference with the 2011 Jesse Owens Award winners Carmelita Jeter and Jesse Williams. Below are selected excerpts from that teleconference:

Williams, Jeter win 2011 Jesse Owens Awards

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jesse Williams and Carmelita Jeter on Tuesday were named the winners of the 2011 Jesse Owens Award by USA Track & Field. This is a first time either athlete has earned this prestigious distinction during their storied careers.

Athlete Spotlight - Lauren Fleshman

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lauren Fleshman is an unconventional athlete. She cross-trains on an outdoor elliptical, she splits her time between running and two entrepreneurial ventures...

Hall named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Sara Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning gold in the steeplechase at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Devers, Greene lead Hall of Fame Class of 2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field announced Tuesday the selection of all-time track and field greats Gail Devers, Maurice Greene, Vince Matthews, and Clarence Demar, along with standout coach Bob Timmons, into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame teleconference excerpts

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, USA Track & Field hosted a media teleconference with 2011 National Track & Field inductees Gail Devers, Vince Matthews and Craig Virgin. Below are selected excerpts from that teleconference.

Rizzo eighth in Marathon at Pan American Games

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Patrick Rizzo of Team USA finished eighth in the men’s marathon
in two hours, 21 minutes, 58 seconds on the final day of competition at the XVI Pan American Games Sunday.

Shorey ninth in Pan American Games 50k Race Walk

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Ben Shorey of Team USA finished ninth in the men’s 50k race walk in four hours, 33 minutes, 25 seconds at the XVI Pan American Games Saturday.

Athlete Spotlight - Bobby Curtis

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When Bobby Curtis steps to the starting line at next weekend’s ING New York City Marathon, it will mark a long progression in his running career. There will be points during the race he wonders how he even got there.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 25

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fred Lebow, Grete Waitz To Be Honored as Inaugural Class of NYYR Hall of Fame

Team USA collects six medals on final track & field day at Telemex Stadium

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Team USA saved its best for the last day of track and field competition at Telemex Athletic Stadium, hauling in six medals, highlighted by a gold medal in the women’s steeplechase by Sara Hall (Santa Rosa, Calif.).

DeShasier earns surprising gold At Pan Ams; Team USA pushes medal count to 10

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Team USA continued to enjoy success in the field events, securing two medals, highlighted by a gold medal from Alicia DeShasier (Carrollton, Ill.) in the women’s javelin, during the fifth day of track and field at the Pan American Games Thursday at Telemex Athletic Stadium.

Wardian named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Michael Wardian (Arlington, Va.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the USA 50 Mile Championships and setting a course record on Sunday, October 23.

Johnson and Lewis win Pan Am Gold on day four

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Team USA enjoyed its best performance yet in track and field at the Pan American Games, collecting four medals, including two golds, on Wednesday at Telemex Athletic Stadium to equal its combined previous three-day effort of four.

Pierre continues Team USA “Silver Streak” in Women’s 100

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Barbara Pierre (Winter Haven, Fla.) kept Team USA’s streak alive of capturing a silver medal in the women’s 100-meter dash in each of the last three Pan American Games to highlight track and field action Tuesday at Telemex Athletic Stadium.

Team USA earns three medals on opening day of stadium events

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Team USA earned three medals in field events to highlight the first day of track and field competition at Telemex Athletic Stadium Monday.

Team USA opens competition At Pan American Games

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Team USA literally took to the streets to open the athletics/track and field competition for the XVI Pan American Games Sunday.

Athlete Spotlight - Michael Wardian

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Most kids play games of cops and robbers or Batman and Robin, but there are two little boys in a suburb of Washington D.C. who actually play Marathon de Sables.

Cherobon-Bawcom named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, October 9, and winning the USA 10 km Championships the following day.

USATF engages Max Siegel, Inc., to lead commercial ventures; restructures marketing & communications

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NDIANAPOLIS, IN – USA Track & Field (USATF) has engaged the services of Indianapolis-based Max Siegel Inc. (MSI) in a broad, fully integrated service agreement that will unite USATF’s commercial ventures. The move is part of a USATF plan that streamlines its internal staff structure in marketing and communications.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 24

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. Felix part of Pan American Games Presidential Delegation
2. Pan American Games to be broadcast by ESPN

Athlete Spotlight - Janet Cherobon-Bawcom

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

After her recent string of wins, people have changed their tune from, “Janet who?” to pointing to her as a contender for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.

Boland named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - U.S. Air Force Captain William “Billy” Boland has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Satellite Race in Afghanistan.

2011 Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year Fan Vote

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - For the third year in a row, track and field fans have the opportunity to help select the annual Jesse Owens Awards winners. The honors going to the sport’s top athletes of the year is selected by a vote from both the media and online fan balloting, which will account for 10 percent of the votes again this year.

Competition schedule released for 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NDIANAPOLIS - USA Track & Field, the U.S. Olympic Committee and the TrackTown12 Local Organizing Committee on Wednesday announced the release of the competition schedule for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field that will take place June 21 to July 1.

Cherobon-Bawcom shines in Boston

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BOSTON - A day after winning the B.A.A. Half Marathon, Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) dominated the field at the USA Women's 10 km Championships Monday in Boston, Mass., running 32:47 for her third U.S. title of the year. Cherobon-Bawcom also secured the women's title for the 2011 USA Running Circuit.

Athlete Spotlight - Ben True

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If it would mean a season similar to what he experienced in 2011, Ben True would break his big toe every year.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 23

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1. Demus, women’s 4x100m earn USOC monthly honors
2. Huddle set to defend USA 10km title in Boston
3. Track stars in ESPN the Magazine’s Body Issue

Martin named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Kathryn Martin has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting an age-group American record at the USA Masters 5 km Championships in Syracuse, N.Y. on Sunday.

USA Masters Marathon champions crowned in Twin Cities

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – Multiple champions were crowned Sunday as the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon hosted the Masters Marathon Championships for the 21st consecutive year.

Trafeh wins men’s title, Cherobon-Bawcom takes women’s crown at USA 10 Mile Championships

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – Running 46 minutes, 46 seconds, Mohamed Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) won his third U.S. road title of 2011, while Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) ran 54:15 to win her second title of the year Sunday at the USA 10 Mile Championships, hosted by the Medtronic TC 10 Mile.

Athlete Spotlight - Ryan Whiting

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When the 2012 Olympic Track and Field Team Trials roll around next summer in Eugene, Ore., competitors in the men’s shot put will be faced with a harsh reality.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 22

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. men and women match up for USA 10 Mile Championships
USATF Foundation announces 19 Youth Club Grant recipients
USA Track & Field to offer increased sponsorship opportunities at Annual Meeting

U.S. men and women match up for USA 10 Mile Championships

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – In the final combined men’s and women’s U.S. championship before the 2012 Olympic Trials Marathon, Sunday’s USA 10 Mile Championships will see a unique matchup between many of the contenders looking to make the Olympic marathon squad this coming January.

King named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Max King has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after a weekend in which he won both the USA 50 km Trail Championships and the XTERRA National Championships.

Athlete Spotlight - Jillian Camarena-Williams

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There are many variables when it comes to the World Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Within the medal count there are always surprises for a country, both good and bad, that make the meet memorable.

Rupp named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Galen Rupp has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the week after establishing a new 10,000-meter American record at the Brussels Diamond League meet Friday.

Teleconference excerpts - Galen Rupp

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -- On Tuesday USA Track & Field hosted a national media teleconference with Galen Rupp. Rupp established a new American record in Brussels on Friday of 26:48.00. Below are excerpts from the teleconference.

USATF announces Pan Am Games roster

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Athletes with World Championships and Olympic experience, and a core group of young talent, will lead Team USA into the 2011 Pan American Games slated to be held October 24-29 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Team USA takes Great North City Games trophy

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEWCASTLE – U.S. athletes won seven out of ten events Saturday as Team USA took the team trophy, defeating host Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Great North City Games in Newcastle, England.

Athlete Spotlight - Matthew Centrowitz

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Shortly following the men’s 1,500-meter final at the recent IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Matthew Centrowitz returned to his hometown of Arnold, Md., to spend some time with his family. It was a mini vacation for the University of Oregon senior, who had some time off before classes would begin for the fall semester.

Cheseret set to defend title, Hall looks for second women’s crown at USA 5km Championships

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Robert Cheseret (Colorado Springs, Colo.) returns to the CVS Caremark Downtown 5Km to defend his USA 5km title, while Sara Hall (Big Bear Lake, Calif.) seeks to claim her second 5km crown Sunday in Providence, R.I.

Rupp shatters AR as Americans shine in Brussels Diamond League

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- Galen Rupp shattered the existing 10,000-meter American record while Walter Dix ran the second fastest 200m time in American history and four other American athletes secured Diamond League crowns at the Brussels Diamond League meet Friday.

Clay to participate in USOC’s “Britain Bound” program

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bryan Clay (Glendora, Calif.), the 2008 Olympic decathlon gold medalist, will be teaming up with the United States Olympic Committee and VisitBritain for the “Team USA: Britain Bound” program in anticipation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 21

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In this issue:
1. Team USA to compete at Great North City Games
2. Americans shine in Slovakia

Enman named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Kasie Enman has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 27th World Mountain Running Championships Sunday in Tirana, Albania.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 20

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In this issue:
1. Jeter, Hardee named USOC Athletes of the Month
2. Team USA Mountain, 100 km runners bring home gold

Athlete Spotlight - Magdalena Lewy-Boulet

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Just like every American citizen old enough to recall the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Magdalena Lewy-Boulet remembers exactly where she was that tragic day.

Jeter, Suhr, Reese claim victories in Zurich

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ZURICH, Switzerland -- Carmelita Jeter, Jenn Suhr and Brittney Reese all picked up wins as competition resumed in the Diamond League in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday. Many members of Team USA traveled directly from the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, to Zurich as Diamond League competition continued.

Demus named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Lashinda Demus has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the 400m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 19

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In this issue:
1. Hersh selected IAAF Senior Vice President
2. USA Track & Field Foundation releases $30,000 to Team USA Distance Training Centers

Abdirahman, Cherobon-Bawcom win USA 20 km titles in New Haven

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.) and Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Rome, Ga.) won the respective men’s and women’s titles at the USA 20 km Championships Monday in New Haven, Conn. Abdirahman ran 1:00:12 to win his second 20 km title while Cherobon-Bawcom ran 1:08:31 to win her first U.S. title.

Team USA wins 25 medals at World Championships

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea — Team USA closed out the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships adding two more gold medals to its collection, while Allyson Felix and Bernard Lagat achieved milestones as multi-time medalists Sunday night.

Felix earns 9th medal; Team USA wins four more medals at World Championships

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - The hits keep coming for Team USA with another four medals, including gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday night.

Morgan top U.S. marathoner at World Championships

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Mike Morgan turned in the top performance of the morning for Team USA as he finished the men’s marathon in 2:18:30 to place 31st on the final day of the IAAF World Track and Field Championships.

Quigley and Boulet return to New Haven to defend USA 20 km crowns

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Sean Quigley (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Oakland, Calif.) return to the 34th running of the Stratton Faxon New Haven 20K to defend their USA 20 km titles Monday in New Haven, Conn.

Oliver selected to IAAF Athletes' Commission

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - American 110-meter hurdler David Oliver was elected to the IAAF Athletes’ Commission, the organization announced Friday.

Team USA's men golden in long jump and 4x400m

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Dwight Phillips landed his fourth World Championship title in the long jump and the men’s 4x400m relay team won gold in a dramatic finish Friday night to conclude the seventh day of competition at the IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Best qualification day yet for Team USA

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Team USA enjoyed its most productive day yet in qualifying rounds, advancing 15 athletes into the next round of competition during the Thursday morning session of day six at the IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

American record and three gold medals highlight historic night

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It was a night made for milestones for Team USA at the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday night.

Claye leaps to milestone in horizontal jumps

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Twenty-year-old Will Claye became just the second American in history to qualify into the finals of the both the men’s horizontal jumps at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships Friday.

Michta’s race walk highlights day five

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Merritt wins 400m silver at World Championships

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Team USA matches milestone in 5,000 qualifying

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Fountain leads heptathlon after morning session

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Hyleas Fountain 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.

Jeter, Richardson win gold; USA leads medal count at World Championships

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Jason Richardson’s silver medal was upgraded to gold in the men’s 110 meter hurdles, while Carmelita Jeter won her first World Championships title in the women’s 100 meter and Jillian Camarena-Williams 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.

Team USA picks up 2 gold, 2 silver during big night at World Champs

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Trey Hardee and Ashton Eaton scored a historic 1-2 finish in the decathlon, Brittney Reese defended her world title in the women’s long jump, and Walter Dix claimed a silver in a shocking men’s 100m final Sunday night at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

Moody top U.S. finisher on first morning of World Champs

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - Tera Moody (Colorado Springs, Colo.) ran her second fastest ever marathon to finish 17th in 2:32:04 in the first final of the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Team USA also advanced seven athletes from the qualifying rounds during the morning session at Daegu Stadium.

USA 1-2 on first day of World Champs decathlon

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DEAGU, South Korea - The duo of Ashton Eaton (Eugene, Ore.) and Trey Hardee (Austin, Texas) lead the men’s decathlon after the conclusion of the first day of the 13th IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Deagu Stadium Saturday night.

Hardee and Eaton trade dec lead; Merritt runs world leader

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea - A successful series of qualifying rounds and the first men’s final of the competition gave Team USA momentum Sunday morning at the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Championships, while Trey Hardee and Ashton Eaton continued to battle for decathlon supremacy.

Hersh leads VP vote; Americans earn IAAF committee spots

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU, South Korea – USATF Board member Robert Hersh led the voting as one of four IAAF vice presidents while three more Americans were elected to IAAF posts during the recently concluded IAAF Congress.

Athlete Spotlight - Janay DeLoach

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There was a time in Janay DeLoach’s career when she fell into the realm of general anonymity. Known within her immediate circle as a long jumper, many track and field fans couldn’t identify DeLoach if they had to.

Barrett named USATF Athlete of the Week

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Brigetta Barrett has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the women’s high jump at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China.

Athlete Spotlight - Shalonda Solomon

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Judging by her humble personality, you wouldn’t think Sholonda Solomon owns the fastest time in the world in 2011 in the 200 meters. When asked about the sport she loves, she talks about respect for her teammates, she speaks confidently about herself, and shows a strong Christian faith.

Team USA wins nine medals at World University Games

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Team USA concluded competition in the 2011 World University Games (WUG) Sunday in Shenzen, China. When the track and field portion came to a close, Team USA finished in a tie for the third-most medals won over the six days of competition.

Bumbalough named to Team USA Roster for World Championships

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DAEGU - Andrew Bumbalough has been added to Team USA’s roster for the 2011 IAAF World Championships, August 27-Septermber 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

Kimmons added to Team USA roster for World Championships

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Trell Kimmons (Coldwater, Miss.) has been added to Team USA’s roster for the 2011 IAAF World Championships, August 27-September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

Following Your Passion - A Message from the President/Chair

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field President and Chairman of the Board Stephanie Hightower has a new “day job,” but her commitment to USATF is stronger than ever. In A Message From the President/Chair, entitled “Following your passion,” Hightower writes of the shared passion of the USATF board, staff and volunteers and identifies opportunities to advance the organization in the next year. To read the Message, visit http://usatf.org/About/Leadership/PresidentsMessage/20110817.aspx

Lewy Boulet named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Magdalena Lewy Boulet has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning Sunday’s New Balance Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, Mass.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 18

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. and Germany split at Thorpe Cup
Team USA submits final roster for Daegu
Elite group set to compete at World University Games
U.S. tops Canada to claim junior race walk match

Competition close at 19th Thorpe Cup

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHULA VISTA, CALIF. – Setting up a close and intriguing second day, the United States and Germany gave fans at the Olympic Training Center all they could handle in the first day of competition at Saturday’s 19th edition of the Thorpe Cup.

Friday Feature - Tony McQuay

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Tony McQuay can remember a time when track and field wasn’t his first choice. He can remember a time when the sport was secondary at best.

World’s best tune up at Thorpe Cup

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CHULA VISTA, CALIF. - Before they leave for the IAAF World Championships, the U.S.’s top decathletes and heptathletes will participate in a final tune up at the Thorpe Cup hosted by the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center on Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14.

Team USA in Daegu to include 8 defending champs, 19 medalists

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Eight reigning world champions will lead Team USA into the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships. USA Track & Field on Wednesday announced its roster for the 13th edition of the Championships, which will be held August 27-September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

Manzano named USATF Athlete of the Week

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Leo Manzano has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning the Emsley Carr Mile at the Aviva London Grand Prix Saturday.

Taylor, Richards-Ross shine at Team USA competes at London Grand Prix

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Christian Taylor recorded a big personal best in the triple jump while Sanya Richards-Ross continues to drive toward another World Championship in the 400 meters as Team USA grabbed a total of seven event championships during the final day of the Diamond League Aviva London Grand Prix Saturday.

Team USA grabs two victories during first day of Aviva London Grand Prix

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON--Team USA picked up a pair of event championships and placed another six athletes in the top three of their events during the first day of the Diamond League Aviva London Grand Prix Friday. Competition continues Saturday.

Athlete Spotlight - Morgan Uceny

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. -- It was the women’s 1,500-meter final at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. A Saturday afternoon and the Hayward Field crowd was on its feet.

Krah named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Marcus Krah has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Weekafter earning three gold medals and a national youth record at the USTF National Junior Olympics Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Wichita, Kan.

Wariner withdraws from World Championships

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Wariner has confirmed he will not compete for Team USA at the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Daegu, South Korea, due to a foot injury.

Athletes soar to new heights on the last day of Masters

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, OHIO -- As the competition on the final day of the 2011 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships came to a close, so did the high-flying assault on the records books by Johnnye Valien and Paul Babits.

Smith tosses competition on day five of Junior Olympics

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - Addyson Smith of Central Valley Track Club continued her dominance in the midget girls' throws with a victory in the shot put on day five of the USATF National Junior Olympics Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Allgood sets javelin record on last day of Junior Olympics

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - Vegas Valley's Avionne Allgood, the national high school record holder in the javelin, set a new record in the young women's javelin throw as competition wrapped up at the USATF National Junior Olympics Championships.

Krah, Blake and Novy collect second win at Junior Olympics

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - Despite an afternoon weather delay, several athletes collected their second win of the meet on day four of competition at the USATF National Junior Olympics Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Five American records set in Cleveland

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, OHIO – Day three of the 2011 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships saw five more American records fall. Carol Young of Marietta, Ga. continues her crusade of the American record book as she set her second record in three days.

Mulazim, Maxwell and Wilson set world records at Masters

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, OHIO -- For the second straight day, the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships began with heavy morning showers. The rain eventually subsided and the clouds parted, allowing many of the masters athletes to shine. Several world records fell during the second day of competition, including one set by Khalid Mulazim of Cleveland, Ohio.

Athlete Spotlight - Marquise Goodwin

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It’s called the Red River Rivalry and pits two of the premier programs in college football against each other. Major bragging rights are annually on the line when the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners meet up in one of the more heated contests each season in college football.

Junior Olympians heat up track on day two

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - Athletes at the 2011 USATF Junior Olympic Outdoor Track & Field Championships heated up the track and field events as temperatures reached 110 degrees on day two of competition.

Young sets hammer record at USA Masters

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, OHIO -- Carol Young of Marietta, Ga. headlined the opening day of the 2011 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships with an American Record in the W70 hammer throw.

Three records fall on day three of Junior Olympics

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - Three national youth records fell as competition continued on day three of the USATF National Junior Olympics Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Jones tops pentathletes on day one of Junior Olympics

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - Margaux Jones won her first event of the meet with her performance in the youth girls' pentathlon on day one of the USATF National Junior Olympics Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Lagat named USATF Athlete of the Week

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Bernard Lagat has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after improving his own American Record in the 5,000m at the Herculis Monaco Diamond League meet on July 22.

Nation's best set to compete at USA Masters

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BEREA, OHIO - More than 1,000 of the nation’s best masters athletes including 37 recently crowned world champions will compete at Baldwin College in Berea, Ohio July 28-31 at the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 17

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Team USA set for Thorpe Cup
Felix Doubles in Daegu
Gill Athletics Great American Throws Festival

Junior Olympians look to raise the bar in Wichita

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, KAN. - The nation's top youth track and field competitors are heading to Wichita, Kan. for the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, July 26- July 31 at Cessna Stadium at Wichita State University.

Pan Am Juniors Updates - Day 3

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MIRAMAR, Florida -- Team USA won nine more golds and finished with the second-highest medal total and second-highest number of golds ever on the final day of the 16th Pan American Junior Championships at the Ansin Sports Complex. The squads won 26 golds, 21 silvers and 12 bronzes over the three days of competition and dominated the medal table. Canada had 14 total medals for the second best tally, while Jamaica, the Bahamas, Brazil and Colombia each won three golds. Team USA's gold haul was eight higher than all the other nations combined.

Pan Am Juniors Updates - Day 2

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MIRAMAR, Florida -- After a strong first day that saw Team USA win 18 medals, seven of them gold, the second day of the 16th Pan American Junior Championships yielded a gold rush. U.S. athletes won 10 events and tallied 24 medals on the day to bring the meet total to 42 heading into the final day.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 16

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Stellar U.S. line-up for Monaco Diamond League
Multiple U.S. wins at Lignano

Pan Am Juniors Updates - Day 1

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MIRAMAR, Florida -- The 16th Pan American Junior Championships got under way today at the Ansin Sports Complex, featuring athletes from nations across the Americas. Periodic updates will be posted here.

Junior Athlete Spotlight - Trinity Wilson

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sitting in class next to Trinity Wilson, many of her classmates know her as the school’s best hurdler. While it is a fair statement, that is as misleading as calling Allyson Felix “a good sprinter.”

Lagat improves 5,000m American Record

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Monaco - Bernard Lagat improved his own American Record from 12:54.12 to 12:53.60 in the 5,000m at the Herculis Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday.

Team USA looks to win again at Jr. Pan-Am’s

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

World Youth champion Trinity Wilson and record-setting racewalkers Trevor Barron and Tyler Sorensen lead a squad of more than 70 Team USA athletes ages 16-19 for the 16th Pan American Junior Championships July 22-24 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida.

Join the USATF Foundation in London

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – With only 13 months before the biggest event the entire world will be watching, the final piece of turf has been laid on the field of play. Many other venues have also been completed, and there are only a few VIP travel packages left! Book your trip now and don't be left behind.

Valien named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Johnnye Valien has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week for her multiple record-setting performances at the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, Calif.

Hightower named CEO of Columbus Urban League

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field President and Chairman Stephanie Hightower on Tuesday was announced as the new president and CEO of the Columbus Urban League (CUL), becoming the first woman to hold that position. She will assume her new professional duties in mid-August while continuing to serve in USATF’s highest elected post.

Club Championships update: Shore AC shares title with Central Park TC

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - USATF has announced that after thorough review of the scoring from the recently completed USATF National Club Track & Field Championships that the men’s team competition concluded in a tie with both Shore Athletic Club (New Jersey) and Central Park Track Club New Balance (Metropolitan/New York) finishing with 163 points.

Team USA named for Jr. Pan Am Championships

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -- Seventy-nine young athletes have been selected to represent the United States at the 2011 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships July 22-24 in Miramar, Fla.

Peterson and Altendorf set WR's on day nine of World Master

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Patricia Peterson and John Altendorf set world records early in the morning on the ninth day of the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

U.S. dominates relays on last day of World Master

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Team USA collected 17 first-place finishes in the relays, including four world records and two American records, as competition at the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships came to a close.

Wilson and Patton earn 1,500m AR's at World Masters

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Thelma Wilson and Gary Patton set American records in the 1,500m to lead U.S. distance runners on day eight of the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Camarena-Williams named Athlete of the Week

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Jillian Camarena-Williams of the New York Athletic Club has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the week after tying the American Record at the Paris Diamond League meet on July 8. This is the second athlete of the week honor for Camarena-Williams in 2011.

Stenlund betters javelin WR at World Masters

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Former Olympian Gary Stenlund bettered his own world record in the M70 javelin throw with a toss of 52.24m/171-4 on the sixth day of competition at the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 15

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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Valien keeps up winning ways on day seven of World Masters

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Johnnye Valien (Los Angeles, Calif.) headlined the meet highlights yet again as she captured her fifth gold medal and another record on day seven of the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Valien captures second WR on day five of World Masters

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Johnnye Valien of Los Angeles, Calif. set another world record on the fifth day of competition at the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Boys’ relay proves best in the World

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – The boys’ medley relay won gold, set a World Youth Record and added the sixteenth medal to the U.S. haul at the 2011 IAAF World Championships on the last day of the July 6 – 10 competition in Lille, France.

Hailey hurdles to gold at World Youth Champs

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – Nnenya Hailey won gold in the girls’ 400m hurdles, while Justin Fondren and Shelbi Vaughn claimed bronze in the high jump and discus on day four of the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France.

Central Park Track Club and Norfolk Real Deal Defend Titles at Club Championships

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New York, N.Y. – Like last year, this year’s USATF National Club Track & Field Championships in New York, N.Y finished in high drama with the defending champions each eking out victories again. At last year’s meet in San Francisco, Norfolk Real Deal (Virginia) captured the women’s team title while Central Park Track Club New Balance (Metropolitan/New York) took home the men’s title. Both east coast teams were able to stay closer to home this year and successfully defend their titles at Ichan Stadium in Manhattan. Central Park Track Club used a balanced effort by both its men’s and women’s squads to also capture the combined team title (men’s and women’s scores combined).

U.S. dominates 100m on day four of World Masters

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Team USA proved its dominance in the short sprints on the fourth day of the 2011 WMA World Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Americans took home a total of 33 medals in the 100m, including 13 golds.

Record Turnout for USATF National Club Championships

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – A record number of athletes and clubs will compete for national honors July 8-9 at the 2011 USATF National Club Track & Field Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City.

Hall wins 400m gold at World Youth Championships

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – Arman Hall won the boys’ 400m in convincing fashion in a time of 46.01 to win gold and further secured Team USA’s spot atop the medal count on day three of the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships.

Youth Athlete Spotlight – Amy Weissenbach

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There are very few women in the U.S. who have run an 800m in the low 2:02’s this year. In fact, to date, there are only 16 women who have run 2:02.50 or faster. Most of the names on the list are well known; there are Olympians, sponsored athletes, post collegiate runners and a few college standouts. But one name stands out on the list – Amy Weissenbach. She ran a 2:02.04, and is six years younger than any other athlete in that group.

Camarena-Williams ties American Record at Paris Diamond League

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PARIS, FRANCE – Competing at the Paris Diamond League meet Friday, American shot put thrower Jillian Camarena-Williams tied the existing American record with her third place throw of 20.18m/66-2.5.

Valien's WR highlights day three of World Masters

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Johnnye Valien set a brand new W85 pole vault world record on the third day of competition at the 2011 WMA World Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Maxwell smashes decathlon record on day two of World Masters

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Ralph Maxwell of Alamo, Texas doubled the previous world record in the M90 decathlon with his winning score of 7,069 on the second day of competition at the 2011 WMA World Track & Field Field Championships.

Bailey named Athlete of the Week

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS –Aldrich Bailey has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week for his performances at the recent World Youth Track & Field Trials held in Myrtle Beach, S. C.

Morning Update - Day 2 World Youth Championships

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – Team USA continues to excel in the early rounds of competition during the Thursday morning session of the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships.

Six medals won on day two of World Youth Champs

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – A flurry of four medals in the girls’ sprints along with two medals in the boys’ shot put gave Team USA a total of six medals on the second day of the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships.

Cochran wins silver at World youth championships

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – Ethan Cochran had the throw of his life to improve his personal best in the discus by three meters and win the silver medal during day one of the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships held in Lille, France, July 6-10.

Shemyakina and Martin lead US to cross country victories at WMA World Championships

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Elena Shemyakina and Kathryn Martin ran to victories in the 8k cross country events on the first day of the World Masters Association Track & Field Championship.

Hall and Weissenbach lead Team USA at World Youth

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LILLE, FRANCE – A squad of 41 youth athletes headlined by Arman Hall and Amy Weissenbach look to start their careers as elite athletes on an international level and to defend Team USA’s winning streak at the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships July 6-10 in Lille, France.

Initial Team USA relay pools announced

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The following athletes have been chosen for Team USA's initial relay pools leading up to the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Per IAAF rules, the pools must include the top four finishers in the men's and women's 100 and 400 meters at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Additional athletes were chosen by Team USA’s head coaches for the 2011 World Championships, Vin Lananna and Connie Price-Smith; USATF Relay Coach Jon Drummond; and 2011 Team USA World Championships sprint coaches Thomas Johnson and Danny Williams, with oversight by USATF Chief of Sport Performance Benita Fitzgerald Mosley.

True wins USA Men’s 10 km title

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA - Ben True (Hanover, N.H.) outkicked defending U.S. champion Ed Moran (Williamsburg, Va.) to take the 2011 USA Men's 10 km title Monday at the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Ga. True ran 28:28 to power his way to a fifth-place finish in a top international field, winning his first U.S. title in the process.

USA Youth Champs - Day 6 Updates

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Lauren Williams and Tyjon Lindley led multiple event winners as the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships wrapped up competition. Williams swept the midget girls' sprints with wins in the 100m, 200m and 400m. Lindley earned national titles in the 200m, 400m and 80m hurdles for the midget boys.

USA Youth Champs - Day 5 Updates

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Jasmine Todd of the Arizona Cheetahs completed a clean sweep of the young women's horizontal jumps with her win in the long jump. Todd's best mark of 5.68m/18-7.75 was one of many highlights on day five of the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Team named for IAAF World Youth Championships

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH S.C. - Forty young athletes have been selected to represent the United States at the IAAF World Youth Championships July 6-10 in Lille, France.

USA Youth Champs - Day 4 Updates

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Magdalyn Ewen was a dominant force in the young women's shot put and discus throws, highlighting day four of the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Ewen took gold medals in both events and was just a meter shy of 2011 USA Outdoor champion Michelle Carter's national youth shot put record.

Largest ever U.S. Team takes on World

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Bringing the largest contingent ever to the World Masters Athletics Championships, 1,915 members of Team USA will be on a medal hunt to excel on home soil while competing against 4,804 competitors from 93 countries.

Youth Athlete Spotlight - Haley Crouser

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When Haley Crouser’s family has a gathering, it looks more like a who’s who of our nation's outstanding throwers than your typical family picnic. Crouser’s pedigree is one that any thrower would envy. Her father, Dean, was a three-time NCAA champion at the University of Oregon who specialized in discus and shot put, while her uncle, Brian, was the first freshman to win an NCAA javelin title. Haley’s brother Sam set a new high school javelin record before heading to his father’s alma mater, and her cousin Ryan was the nation’s top ranked high school discus thrower this year.

Moran to defend USA Men’s 10 km title in Atlanta

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2010 men’s 10 km champion Ed Moran (Williamsburg, Va.), returns to Atlanta to defend his title as the 42nd running of The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia hosts the 2011 USA Men’s 10 km Championships on Monday, July 4.

USA Youth Champs - Day 3 Updates

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Margaux Jones followed up her youth girls' pentathlon victory with another win on the third day of the USA Youth Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Jones cleared 1.60m/5-3 to best the rest of the high jump competitors. Jones will try and continue her winning ways in the long jump, 100m hurdles and 100m, which she is also entered in.

Updates were provided throughout the day, and can be reviewed below:

Barron named Athlete of the Week

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS –Trevor Barron has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week for his record-setting performances at the 2011 USA Outdoor Championships.

USATF Foundation elite grant recipients shine at 2011 USA Champs

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – At the recently completed 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., a total of sixty-three current and former elite athlete grant recipients competed for national titles and an opportunity to wear the USA singlet at the upcoming IAAF World Championships this summer in Daegu, South Korea, announced Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld.

World Youth Trials and USA Youth Champs - Day 2 Updates

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Aldrich Bailey completed a successful double, taking victories in the 200m and 400m, as the World Youth Trials competition wrapped up. Forty athletes from the Myrtle Beach, S.C. competition were selected to represent Team USA next week at the 2011 IAAF World Junior Championships based on IAAF qualifying standards and placement in the meet.The USA Youth Outdoor Track and Field Championships will contnue competition through Sunday.

USATF sets leadership plan through London

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Board of Directors has finalized a leadership plan that will extend the service of Interim CEO Mike McNees and institute a new committee structure designed to advance the organization’s strategic, commercial and operational objectives. The Board approved the plan at its meeting June 25-26 in Eugene, Ore.

World Youth Trials and USA Youth Champs - Day 1 Updates

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Updates from day one of the World Youth Track and Field Trials and the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championlships.

Merritt placed on roster for Daegu

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Defending world and Olympic 400m champion LaShawn Merritt will be part of Team USA’s roster for the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Championships, to be held August 27-September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.

Weisenbach, Wilson among talented athletes at USA Youth Championships

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The nation's top youth track and field competitors are heading to Myrtle Beach, SC for the 2011 World Youth Track & Field Trials and the 2011 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 28- July 3 at Doug Shaw Stadium. Athletes who will be competing in the World Youth Trials will be vying for a chance to compete in Lille, France at the 7th annual IAAF World Youth Championships, taking place July 6-10.

One man, four records on final day of USA Champs

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Trevor Barron set four American Junior Records in one race to win the men's 20 km national race walk title and claim his spot as the youngest member of the U.S. team bound for the IAAF World Championships in Daegu on the final day of the 2011 USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

USA Championship Quotes (Day Four)

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Competitor quotes from the final day of the USA Track and Field Championships from Hayward Field.

USA Championship Quotes (Day Three)

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Competitor quotes from day three of the USA Track and Field Championships from Hayward Field.

Felix completes historical hat trick

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Allyson Felix left no question that she is the most versatile sprinter the U.S. has ever seen. Felix won her first national title in the 400 meters making her the first woman ever to complete the hat trick of winning U.S. titles in the 100, 200, and 400.

Thrilling finishes to USA Junior Champs

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Ammar Moussa and Waverly Neer closed out the the 2011 USA Junior Championships with close finishes and late race charges,while Aurieyall Scott doubled her 100m gold with a win in the 200m Saturday in Eugene, Ore.

USA Championship Quotes (Day Two)

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Competitor quotes from day two of the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

USA Junior Outdoor Championships - Day 2 Updates

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Multi-eventers Kevin Lazas set a new junior record and Allison Reaser had the highest meet score in more than a decade to steal the show at the day two of the 2011 USA Junior Championships.

Eaton takes U.S. title

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Ashton Eaton took a huge leap forward in his quest to become the world's greatest athlete as he won his first U.S. title and racked up 8,729 points, moving him to #5 on the all-time U.S. list on the second day of the 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

USATF, Logan come to terms

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field and former CEO Doug Logan have come to terms on his separation from the organization, they jointly announced Thursday.

Field stars fire up crowd at Hayward

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene - Michelle Carter and Jillian Camarena-Williams thrilled the crowd with an epic series of throws, while Kibwé Johnson continued his streak in the hammer ring with the best throw seen by an American in more than a decade at the first day of the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

USA Junior Outdoor Championships - Day 1 Updates

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Eugene - Gunnar Nixon of Edmond, Okla. and San Diego State's Allison Reaser finished the first day of the junior multi-events in first place at the 2011 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships on June 23 in Eugene, Ore.

USA Championship Quotes (Day One)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Updated competitor quotes from opening day of the USA Junior and Senior Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Cuffe named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS — Aisling Cuffe has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after her record-setting performance in the girls’ two mile at last weekend’s New Balance Outdoor Nationals.

Decathletes Clay & Eaton ignite USA Championships

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - With the U.S. boasting the most talented multi-event athletes in the world, Bryan Clay and Ashton Eaton are sure to put on a show at the opening day of the 2011 USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. June 23-26.

USATF Board pursues resolution to CEO search

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Board of Directors, at its scheduled meeting June 25-26 in Eugene, Ore., will continue to work toward a resolution to its CEO search.

Win with Integrity program sponsors Olympic Day

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - USA Track & Field’s Win with Integrity program will partner with the city of Eugene and the JS & Associates Youth Foundation to present an “Olympic Day” Win with Integrity event on Thursday, June 23 at 10:15 a.m.

Veteran stars look to collect titles at USA Championships

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Veterans Carmelita Jeter, Allyson Felix, Jenn Suhr and Brittney Reese headline competitive fields of the nation’s best at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 23-26 in Eugene, Ore.

Young Stars Set to Compete at USA Junior Championships

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fans will be treated to a glimpse of the future of USA Track & Field as the best high school standouts and the most promising college freshmen will meet at Hayward Field for the 2011 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene Ore. June 22-26.

The USA Junior Championships serve as the selection meet for the 2011 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships, July 22-24, in Miramar, Fla. The top two finishers in each event in Eugene will be invited to compete as members of Team USA.

Elite Athlete Spotlight - Trey Hardee

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When the decathletes line up at the start of the of the 100m next Thursday for the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, defending world champion Trey Hardee will not be among them. The 27-year-old Birmingham, Ala., native will cheer on Nike teammates Bryan Clay and Ashton Eaton from the sidelines as they chase after a U.S. title and a ticket to August’s World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Verzbicas named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS — Lukas Verzbicas has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after becoming the fifth U.S. high school athlete ever to run under four minutes in the mile with his victory in the adidas Grand Prix High School Dream Mile.

Felix returns to winning ways; Verzbicas makes history

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Despite the rain and cloudy skies, the stars still shined at the 2011 adidas Grand Prix held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. The day was highlighted by Allyson Felix’s convincing victory in the women’s 200m and high schooler Lukas Verzbicas’ sub-4:00 mile.

Mack win’s USA Men’s 8 km Championship

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Bobby Mack (Raleigh, N.C.) used a late surge to take the USA Men’s 8 km Championships Saturday in Carmel, Ind. Mack ran 23:05 to win his first USA title at the championships that were hosted by the Carmel Marathon Championship Weekend.

World and Olympic Champs bring the heat to NYC

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK- World Champions and Olympic gold medalists including Tyson Gay, Jeremy Wariner and Allyson Felix headline the field at the 2011 adidas Grand Prix this Saturday, June 11, at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island in NYC.

Junior Athlete Spotlight - Gunnar Nixon

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As a child growing up, Gunnar Nixon dreamed of being the fastest or strongest man on the planet. Despite the high aspirations he had for his athletic career, he never imagined that he would become a star decathlete. In fact, the Santa Fe High School senior didn’t even know what the multi-events were until his freshman year in high school.

Braun, Carlson lead field for USA Men’s 8 km Championship

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Aaron Braun (Flagstaff, Ariz.) and Andrew Carlson (Minneapolis, Minn.) are among the favorites for the USA Men’s 8 km Championships in Carmel, Ind. The championships will be hosted by the Carmel Marathon Championship Weekend this Saturday.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 14

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA TV and webcast information
USA Men's 8 km webcast

Jeter named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Carmelita Jeter has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Visa Women’s 100m at the Nike Prefontaine Classic in a world leading 10.70 last Saturday.

Tate and Nihells named Gill Coach of the Year

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Coaches Jim Tate of St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Ala., and Bob Nihells of Lake Park High School in Roselle, Ill., have been named the Gill Athletics National High School Coach of the Year for girls’ and boys’ teams.

World-leading times highlight day two of the Nike Prefontaine Classic

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - The Nike Prefontaine Classic continued today in front of a packed house at Hayward Field. The fierce competition resulted in 10 world-leading times in the first of two Samsung Diamond League events held in the U.S and the first individual Visa Championship Series event.

Variety is truly the spice of life for Anna Pierce

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If you are tuning into the Nike Prefontaine Classic on NBC on Saturday, in hopes of watching middle-distance runner Anna Pierce, she will be the one with the bright red hair. Pierce, who is known for her ever-changing hair color, chose her current shade of red because it matches her current Nike uniform. In the past you might have seen Pierce show up at the track as a platinum blond or with black hair. Or perhaps you caught her as a brunette highlighted by blond streaks. Pierce has even matched her Nike uniforms by experimenting with streaks in the hues of pink, purple and blue.

Rivalries abound at Prefontaine Classic

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE - Rivals in multiple disciplines will battle for supremacy and points in the Diamond League standings in Eugene, Ore. this Friday and Saturday at the Nike Prefontaine Classic, the first individual event of the 2011 Visa Championship Series and the first U.S. stop of the 2011 Samsung Diamond League.

Fast men’s 10 km; WR in 30 km highlight Distance Night at Pre

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EUGENE – The 2011 Nike Prefontaine Classic got underway Friday night with three races underneath the lights of Hayward Field. “Distance Night in Eugene” made its debut, complete with world records, meet records and a European record. And no race featured more action than the men’s 10,000m.

Unprecedented TV coverage for USA Outdoor Champs

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships will have more television exposure than ever before, thanks to a partnership with Universal Sports.

Robinson named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Khadevis Robinson has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after capturing his first major European win since 2006, by winning the 800m at the Rome Golden Gala Diamond League event in a time of 1:45.09 last Thursday.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 13

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Gill Coach of the Year Regional Winners Announced
DAN O'BRIEN PERFORMS AT LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA
Team USA Athletes to visit Springfield High School
Longtime official, Jerry Perry, passes away

Athlete Alumni Spotlight - Ann Gaffigan

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

At the 2004 Olympic Trials, Ann Gaffigan had the race that thousands of athletes only dream of running. Under the lights of the Sacramento State University track, Gaffigan was just beginning her career as an elite athlete, still running in her University of Nebraska singlet. That night Gaffigan was inducted into an elite cadre of athletes who know the pride and the thrill of winning the Olympic Trials. To make the moment even sweeter, Gaffigan’s time was faster than any American woman had ever run, and etched her name in history as the American Record holder.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 12

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

American women deliver at the Diamond League
Trio of Olympians headline Pacific Association Champs
Bidding for Outdoor Championships

Johnson named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Kibwé Johnson of the New York Athletic Club has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after smashing his lifetime best in the hammer throw by nearly two meters to win in 80.09m/262-9 at Uberlandia, Brazil on May 18.

Throwers set for battle at Rome Diamond League

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ROME - A strong squad of American shot putters leads a large American contingent into the third Samsung Diamond League event of the year tomorrow at the Rome Golden Gala.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 11

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Hussein, Kimbrough win USA Masters 8 km titles

ING New York City Marathon named Sports Event of the Year

Elite Athlete Spotlight - David Torrence

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fearing the possibility of having to eat his own words, David Torrence knew he had to be creative in order to win a bet with his Cal-Berkley teammate. At the beginning of his junior season when the stakes were set, Torrence agreed he would break the four-minute mile, or run a mile sans-uniform

Gardner named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - University of Oregon freshman English Gardner has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after turning heads at the Pac-10 Championships with a new 100 meter U.S. junior record of 11.03 seconds.

Team USA Marathon squad announced for 2011 World Championships in Daegu

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - USA Track & Field announced Tuesday the Team USA women’s marathon squad for the 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, to be held in Daegu, Korea, August 27 – September 4.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 10

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rivalries Renewed at Shanghai Diamond League
Felix and Gay win in Manchester
Outrun the Sun Partnership
USATF Browser Theme

Oliver headlines Shanghai Diamond League

Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The race between American David Oliver and Shanghai native Liu Xiang is the most eagerly awaited feature of tomorrow’s Dunlop Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, which serves as the second stop of the 2011 Samsung Diamond League.

Cabada wins second 25 km title; Pritz wins first at USA 25 km Championships

Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GRAND RAPIDS - American Record holder Fernando Cabada (Boulder, Colo.) ran 1:15:41 to reclaim the men's 25 km title he last won in 2006; and Molly Pritz (Rochester Hills, Mich.) took her first U.S. championship crown, running 1:25:38 at the USA 25 km Championships Saturday. The championships were hosted for the 18th year by the Fifth Third River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Elite Athlete Spotlight - Nick Arciniaga

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Most accounting graduates move on from the classroom to the land of cubicles and corporate offices to count the beans, but after Nick Arciniaga graduated from Cal-State Fullerton in 2006, he quickly realized that was not the life he was called to lead. Today, Arciniaga works in a professional field where shorts are part of the uniform, naps are encouraged and running twice a day is the norm.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 9

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Bert Lyle passes away
Sprinters successful in Daegu
NACAC combined events championships roster announced
webcast schedule

Carlson set to defend, De Reuck looks for second USA 25 km title

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Andrew Carlson (Minneapolis, Minn.) returns to Grand Rapids looking to defend his 25 km title while 2004 Olympian Colleen De Reuck (Boulder, Colo.) looks to win her second women’s title since 2005 at the 2011 USA 25 km Championships. The championships will be hosted for the 18^th year by the Fifth Third River Bank Run this Saturday.

Torrence makes it three in a row; Hall takes women’s title at USA 1 Mile Road Championships

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS - Despite cool conditions and wet streets from an earlier light rain, David Torrence (Oakland, Calif.) and Sara Hall (Big Bear Lake, Calif.) turned in hot times at the third USA 1 Mile Road Championships Thursday evening in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In earning his third consecutive title, Torrence ran a course record 3:58.4, minutes after Hall turned her women's course record of 4:30.8.

Gault named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Masters phenom Willie Gault has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he set masters 50-54 world records in the 100 meter (10.88) and 200m (22.44) last weekend at the Occidental Invitational in Los Angeles.

Torrence seeks third men’s title, Hall, leads women at USA 1 Mile Road Championships

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Two-time USA 1 Mile Champion David Torrence (Oakland, Calif.) is set to return to Minneapolis to seek his third consecutive 1 mile road title, while Sara Hall (Big Bear Lake, Calif.) is the women’s favorite at Thursday’s USA 1 Mile Road Championships. The event will be hosted for the third time by the Medtronic TC 1 Mile.

Revamped Olympic Trials Marathon course unveiled in Houston

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The Houston Marathon Committee and USA Track & Field have announced that the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon course has been modified based on feedback received from athletes and coaches after a first run of the course at the USA Half Marathon Championships last January where the top U.S. men and women "test drove" the multi-loop course. Houston will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon on Saturday, January 14, 2012, a first for a single city to host both the men's and women's Olympic Trials races at the same event.

Club Spotlight - Wings of America

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Wings of America has won 20 Junior USA Cross Country titles in 24 years, yet their director will tell you that it doesn’t matter to his team if they win or lose, and unlike other coaches who may utter the same phrase, he actually means it.

Wells continues streak with Diamond win

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Kellie Wells ran to a world leading time in the 100m hurdles to lead a squad of Americans in winning six events in the first meet of the 2011 Samsung Diamond League series today in Doha, Qatar.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 8

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Felix leads U.S. contingent at Diamond League opener in Doha
Ryan Hall to run USA 1 Mile Road Championships
RunPro Camp set for July 14-17 in Minneapolis
Vote for USOC Athlete/Team of the Month

Coburn named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Colorado's Emma Coburn has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she set the world lead in the 3,000m steeplechase at Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford University on Sunday.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 7

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field ticket paackages available May 6
USATF and Outrun the Sun, Inc. team up against Melanoma
USATF Foundation accepting youth grant applications

USA women storm to 4x100WL at USA vs. The World

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA – The Team USA women’s 4x100m relay put on a dominant show in a competitive edition of USA vs. the World at the Penn Relays on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Franklin Field played host to 48,531 fans and the first event of USA Track & Field’s Outdoor Visa Championship Series as Team USA won three of six USA vs. The World races, Jamaica won two and Morocco won one.

Elite Athlete Spotlight - Doc Patton

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Olympic and World Championships medalist Darvis “Doc” Patton went to bed one night, and when he woke up the next day, he was old. Doc didn’t look any different, didn’t feel any different, and he certainly didn't slow down, but he suddenly became known to the press as a veteran athlete, experienced, the elder statesman, or a dozen other euphemisms for old.

World #1’s sprinters set for epic battles against the World

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - With the #1 athletes in the world from the 100m through the 400m - including 2010’s dominant stars Allyson Felix and Carmelita Jeter - Team USA is ready to set the track ablaze at the 12th edition of USA vs. the World at the 117th Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa., at Franklin Field this Saturday.

Shaheed named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Masters athlete and noted jazz musician Nolan Shaheed has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he broke his own world record in the M60 800 meter race in 2:08.56 Saturday in Los Angeles.

Lagat, Symmonds & Manzano lead TEAM USA against the World

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - Team USA is bringing together an all-star lineup with the likes of Bernard Lagat, Nick Symmonds and Leo Manzano to lead the hunt for a win in the Nike men’s Distance Medley Relay in what is shaping up to be on of the most competitive events of the 12th edition of USA vs. the World at the 117th Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa., at Franklin Field this Saturday.

USA set to take on the World at Penn

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - Before they compete at the World Championships in Daegu, the best relay teams in the world will converge on Philadelphia to test their mettle at Franklin Field on Saturday, April 30, at the 12th edition of USA vs. the World at the 117th Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa.

Coach Spotlight - Pete Boudreaux

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Last year, the boys of Catholic High School’s track team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana knew the drill when Coach Pete Boudreaux prescribed a day of supplemental training. They pulled out the tires, ropes and homemade belts from storage, strapped them on, and sprinted across the fields to build their strength and power. Fast forward to the 2011 track season, where the same boys are using top-of-the-line strength training equipment from Gill Athletics, and it is easy to see why Boudreaux compared the delivery of new equipment to Christmas morning.

News and Notes, Volume 11, Number 6

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brase, Director of Events, returns to Brebeuf
USATF Foundation announces 20 Youth Grant recipients

Davila named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Desiree Davila has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she came within two seconds of winning the 115th Boston Marathon on Monday.

Masters Athlete Spotlight - Linn Dunton

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Linn Dunton is not supposed to lift anything heavy, but not only does she lift things, she sends them soaring. Whether it is a shot put, discus, hammer, weight or javelin, Dunton excels at every throwing discipline there is; her versatility paid off when she brought home three Masters World Indoor Championship medals last year in Kamloops, B.C. While you wouldn’t know it by looking at her in the throwing ring, in the fall of 2007, Dunton was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the fight to save her life, Dunton underwent a massive lifestyle change and also had cancerous lymph nodes removed, leaving her with the doctor’s orders to take it easy and not strain her arm.

USATF Foundation awards grants to 10 elite athletes

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation has presented Elite Athlete Development Grants to ten athletes, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.

Nixon named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2010 Youth Olympics qualifier Gunnar Nixon (Edmond, Okla.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he set the high school record for the decathlon using international implements at the Arcadia Invitational last weekend.

U.S. marathoners line up for Boston and London

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – As several of the top U.S. marathoners are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the spring marathon season, one of the most anticipated races will be the 115^th running of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon on Monday April 18.

St. Louis to host 2012 and 2013 USA Cross Country Championships

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field has selected St. Louis, Missouri as the host of 2012 and 2013 USA Cross Country Championships. The 2012 championships are scheduled for February 11, at Forest Park, the site of the 2004 Women’s Olympic Trials Marathon.

Merritt named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Aries Merritt (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he ran a world leading time of 13.36 in the 110m hurdles at the Razorback Spring Invitational at the University of Arkansas on Saturday.

Youth Athlete Spotlight - Tai Brown

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Ten-year-old Tai Brown gazed toward the high jump mat and focused on the bar set higher than he is tall, but that did not faze him as he began his approach and sailed cleanly over the bar to claim the USATF Youth National Indoor title. Watching Brown, it is obvious that he is a talented young athlete, but he is so much more than just a young track star.

Nunn named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Olympian John Nunn (San Diego, Calif.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he led Team USA to a second place finish at the Pan American Race Walk Cup held in Medellin, Colombia on Sunday.

Men Win Pan Am Race Walk Silver

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Olympian John Nunn led the USA to a second place finish in the men’s 20 km race at the 15th Pan Am Race Walk Cup held in Medellin, Colombia on Sunday.

Team USA competes for Race Walk Titles

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - 2004 Olympian John Nunn and standout junior walker Trevor Barron lead a contingent of thirteen of the U.S.’s best race walkers to compete this weekend at the 15th Pan American Race Walking Cup in Envigado, Colombia.

Flanagan named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Olympic bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after she won the individual bronze medal and led the US women to a team bronze as well at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships Saturday in Punta Umbria, Spain.

Flanagan wins individual bronze; leads U.S. women to team bronze at World Cross Country Championships

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PUNTA UMBRIA, Spain - American record holder Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) took the individual bronze medal in the senior women's 8 km to lead the U.S. women to their second consecutive team bronze medal at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships Saturday in Punta Umbria, Spain.

USATF encourages track community to support Japan

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -As Japan negotiates crises in the wake of a massive earthquake and tsunami, USA Track & Field encourages anyone involved in the sport of track & field to reach out to the Japanese to express their support.

Team USA selects captains for IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PUNTA UMBRIA, Spain - In preparation for Sunday's IAAF World Cross Country Championships, members of Team USA selected its captains during its first team meeting Thursday.

Batty named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Miles Batty, a junior at Brigham Young University, has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he narrowly won the men’s mile and the anchored BYU’s winning distance medley relay team last weekend Division I NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Texas A&M University.

USATF Foundation announces inaugural John W. James Endowment Grants

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Foundation is very pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of a John W. James Endowment grant, USATF Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and Executive Director Tom Jackovic announced today.

Flanagan leads Team USA at World XC Champs

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Olympic Bronze medalist and American record holder Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) is once again set to lead the Team USA women at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships as they seek to improve on their bronze medal finish in 2010.

Brothers take home multiple titles at USATF National Youth Champs

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Hillsdale, Ill. – The Talley brothers and the Allen brothers won multiple titles for their families Sunday at the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Proviso West High School in Hillsdale, Ill.

Trafeh, Rhines win second USA titles of 2011

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Both Mo Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) and Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) won their second USA titles of 2011 at the USA 15 km Championships Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. This year marks the 18^th year that the Gate River Run has hosted the championships. Trafeh and Rhines were the respective men’s and women’s champions at the USA Half Marathon Championships on January 29.

Topham doubles on first day of USATF National Youth Champs

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Hillsdale, Ill. – Rebekah Topham claimed her spot in the record books by winning both the 3,000 and 800 meter Intermediate Girls’ races Saturday at the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships held at Proviso West High School in Hillsdale, Ill.

Inaugural USATF Youth Indoor Championships launches in Chicago

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Hundreds of athletes will gather this Saturday and Sunday at Proviso West High School in Hillsdale, Ill. to run, jump and throw their way to the first-ever national titles awarded at the USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Collins named Athlete of the Week

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Masters standout Bill Collins of Houston, Texas has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after he set three American and two World Records last weekend at the USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships in Albuquerque, N.M.

Trafeh, McGregor set to defend USA 15 km titles

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Defending champions Mo Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) and Katie McGregor (Minneapolis, Minn.) return to Jacksonville, Florida to defend their USA 15 km Crowns Saturday at the 34th annual Gate River Run. This year marks the 18th year that the event has hosted the championships.

News & Notes, Volume 11, Number 5

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Arizona runner Sally Meyerhoff dies in accident

USATF moves to next stage of CEO search

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

USA Track & Field’s search for its next CEO will conclude with a round of final candidate interviews, the Board of Directors announced Monday.

News & Notes, Volume 11, Number 4

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

USATF’s Surber to trade one oval for another

In his time at USATF, he’s seen five different administrations in the White House, all but one IAAF World Championships in Athletics and more changes in USATF bylaws and USA team staffs than a sensible person would consider shaking a stick at.

Female throwers toss records at USA Masters Champs

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE – The female throwers were the stars of the day with multiple records in the weight and super weight throws as the USA Masters Indoor Championships wrapped the final day of competition in Albuquerque, N.M.

Former USATF President Jimmy Carnes dies

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

According to a Gainesville Sun website report, Jimmy Carnes, known as one of the leading figures in the formation of The Athletics Congress/USA, as USA Track & Field was known when it began operations, died of prostate cancer on Saturday. He was 76.

Sprinters rewrite records; Saidel wins first national title in 61 years at USA Masters Champs

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Camarena-Williams named Athlete of the Week

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Tickets for 2011 USA Outdoors on sale March 4; Olympic Trials tickets to hit May 6

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

FOREVER FAST, USA Masters Promotional Film, Premieres in Boston

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

FOREVER FAST, the USA Masters promotional film, premiered in Greater Boston on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Waverley Oaks Athletic Club in Waltham, Mass. The film’s inspiring theme - that athleticism is possible at all ages - was an obvious hit with the enthusiastic crowd at Waverley Oaks.

Giving Officials Their Due

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Without USATF-certified officials, meets like the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships wouldn’t happen, races wouldn’t start, and jumps and throws would not be measured. In A Message from the President/Chair, Stephanie Hightower gives these unsung heroes of our sport their due.

Nation’s best to compete at USA Masters Indoor Champs in Albuquerque

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

More than 800 of the nation’s finest masters athletes featuring 77 reigning World Indoor champions, 34 current World Outdoor champions and numerous Olympians will compete March 4-6 at the 2011 USA Indoor Masters Track and Field Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Suhr, Rodgers win Visa Championship Series at USA Indoor Championships

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lagat wins over Rupp in Nike Men’s 3,000

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Two-time Olympic medalist Bernard Lagat was the victor in his highly-anticipated Nike Men’s 3,000 meter race against 2008 Olympian Galen Rupp at the 2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by BMW in Albuquerque, N.M.

Wells, Jeter & Simpson lead women’s running events at 2011 USA Indoor Championships

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Kellie Wells and Jennifer Barringer Simpson, who own world-leading marks in their respective events, along with Carmelita Jeter, the world’s #1 ranked 100m sprinter, headline the women’s running events at the third and final event of USA Track & Field’s 2011 Indoor Visa Championship Series, the 2011 USA Indoor Championships presented by BMW. The event will be televised live on Sunday, February 27, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Eastern Time on ESPN.

Bay Area Track Club greatly impacting their local communities

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The USATF Foundation took a look back at its Distance Center funding for 2010 during its recent board meeting and the feeling was unanimous; the Bay Area Track Club (BATC) is hitting on all cylinders. BATC, based in Oakland, CA, and serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area community, is currently one of seven approved Distance Centers throughout the country that is supported in part, by the USA Track & Field Foundation through the USA Distance Project.

Nelson, Walker & Williams highlight men’s field events at 2011 USA Indoor Championships

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The world-class abilities of shot putter Adam Nelson, pole vaulter Brad Walker and high jumper Jesse Williams will be the featured attractions in men’s field event competition at the 2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by BMW, February 26-27 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Crouser named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2009 World Youth Champion Ryan Crouser has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week based on his shattering of the prep indoor record not once, but twice at the Simplot Games in Pocatello, Idaho on Saturday.

Reese, Suhr & Campbell lead women’s field events for USA Indoor Championships

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The #1 ranked long jumper in the world, Brittney Reese, 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist Jenn Suhr and defending Indoor Visa Champion, Amber Campell highlight the women’s field events at 2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by BMW, February 26-27 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Rupp enters USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

2008 Olympian Galen Rupp will compete in the men’s 3,000 meters at the 2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by BMW, February 26-27 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Help USATF feed families at the USA Indoor Championships

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

USATF is helping Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico by encouraging non-perishable food donations at this week's 2011 USA Indoor Championships Presented by BMW. The meet will be held February 26-27 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The first 1,500 fans who donate goods will receive a free Indoor Championships program.

News & Notes, Volume 11, Number 3

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rupp, Crouser post record-setting performances

Oliver, Lagat headline men’s running events at 2011 USA Indoor Championships

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The world’s #1 ranked high hurdler David Oliver,and two-time Olympic medalist and holder of numerous American records Bernard Lagat will be the featured attractions in the men’s running events at the 2011 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by BMW, February 26-27 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M.

Team USA senior men and women take team gold at NACAC Cross Country Championships; Cheseret, Orr win individual titles

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Robert Cheseret (Colorado Springs, Colo.) took the individual title in the men's 8 km and Megan Duwell (Flagstaff, Ariz.) won silver in the women's 6 km to lead Team USA men and women to the team gold medals. Chelsea Orr (Sammamish, Wash.) won individual gold in the junior women's 6 km to lead the U.S. to a team silver medal Saturday, at the seventh annual North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Cross Country Championships at Queen's Park Savannah in Trinidad.

Deem, Valmon selected to head 2012 Olympic Team Staff – Track & Field

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

University of Miami women’s head coach Amy Deem and University of Maryland head coach Andrew Valmon have been nominated to serve as the women’s and men’s head coaches, respectively, for Team USA’s track and field squads for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, USA Track & Field announced on Thursday.

Team USA set for NACAC Cross Country Championships

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Team USA will compete against nine national federations this Saturday, February 19, at the seventh annual North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Cross Country Championships at Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad.

Lagat named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Eight-time Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile winner Bernard Lagat has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after securing a fifth national indoor record Saturday night at the New York Road Runners Deuce Record Challenge at the Armory New Balance Track & Field Center.

RunPro.com web site for distance runners launched by Team USA Minnesota and USATF

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - A new web site at www.RunPro.com has been launched to assist promising distance runners make the transition from collegiate to professional athletes. The site was created and developed by Team USA Minnesota with the support of a 2010 Excellence Challenge Grant from USA Track & Field.

News & Notes, Volume 11 Number 2

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

News & Notes, Volume 11 Number 2

Lagat races to fifth national mark at 2-mile NYRR Deuce Record Challenge

Michta betters Olympic Games standard; Sorensen sets record

Tell us what you think!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As USA Track & Field works to upgrade and update how the sport is presented on TV, we are seeking your input on USATF’s broadcasts of the 2011 indoor track season to date – the 104^th Millrose Games and New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.

Eaton named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Former University of Oregon great Ashton Eaton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after bettering his own indoor heptathlon world record with an amazing two-day performance that concluded Sunday in Tallinn, Estonia.

Jacobs, Dendy & Wilson win in Japan

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Myasia Jacobs, Marquis Dendy and Trinity Wilson each won their respective events Saturday at the 2011 Germany-Japan-USA Trilateral Friendly Indoor Meet in Osaka, Japan.

Eaton sets World Indoor Heptathlon record again

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Former University of Oregon great Ashton Eaton bettered his own indoor heptathlon world record with an amazing two-day performance that concluded Sunday in Tallinn, Estonia.

Brown, Wright make statement in Boston

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BOSTON –Russell Brown and Phoebe Wright aren’t yet household names in U.S. middle-distance circles, but they may well be after Brown won the New Balance men’s mile and Wright took the women’s 800 Saturday night at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix.

Flanagan repeats, Vaughn surprises men’s field at USA Cross Country Championships

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO – Olympic Bronze medalist and American record holder Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) dominated the women’s field to win her fifth USA Cross Country title, while Brent Vaughn (Blackhawk, Colo.) surprised the men’s field to win his first USA title Saturday at the 2011 USA Cross Country Championships.

Flanagan set to defend women’s title, Tegenkamp leads men’s field for USA Cross Country Championships

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Olympic Bronze medalist and American record holder Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) and 2008 Olympian Matt Tegenkamp (Portland, Ore.) lead the fields at the 2011 USA Cross Country Championships scheduled for Saturday at Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Calif. Flanagan will be seeking her fifth USA Cross Country title.

Oliver visits Birmingham ahead of Aviva Grand Prix

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The world’s top ranked 110m hurdler, David Oliver, believes the forthcoming Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham – which sees three of the world’s best hurdlers go head to head - could well be a dress rehearsal of the IAAF World Championships in Daegu this summer.

Team USA Juniors to compete in Japan

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – A select group of U.S. junior athletes will compete in the 2011 Germany-Japan-USA Trilateral Friendly Indoor Meet on Saturday, February 5 in Osaka, Japan.

Eaton named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Former University of Oregon great Ashton Eaton has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the Millrose Multi Challenge Friday night at the 104^th Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York.

News & Notes, Volume 11, Number 1

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Oliver, Anderson, Huling & Williams win in Glasgow...

“Batman” coming to Beantown

Trafeh, Rhines start 2011 with USA Half Marathon titles

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON - In the first race of the 2011 USA Running Circuit (USARC), Mohamed Trafeh (Duarte, Calif.) and Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) outran some of America's top distance runners to take the respective men's and women's titles Saturday at the USA Half Marathon Championships, presented by Aramco Services Company.

New champions crowned at 104th Millrose Games

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – A new talent in the combined events rose to the challenge on Friday, while the winningest miler in Millrose history will have to wait a year for the chance at another win after an exciting night of competition at the 104^th Millrose Games.

USA Half Marathon Championships kicks-off 2011 championship season

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Running Circuit (USARC) gets underway Saturday with the running of the 2011 USA Half Marathon Championships, presented by Aramco Services Company.

2011 Masters LDR Club Grand Prix Kicks Off With 2 Championships Next Weekend

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011 USA Cross Country Championships in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, February 5 and the USA Masters Half Marathon Championships in Melbourne, Fla., on Sunday, February 6 will kick off the inaugural USATF Masters Long Distance Running Club Grand Prix.

MLS joins the fray as Galaxy’s Jordan enters Super 60

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Among the quickest players in Major League Soccer, Bryan Jordan of the L.A. Galaxy will complete a full field for the Super 60 II at the 104^th Millrose Games.

Shorey named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – 2008 Olympic Trials third-place finisher Ben Shorey has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after finishing first Sunday at the 2011 USA 50 km Race Walk Championships in Tustin, California.

Oliver, Jones headline Team USA at Five Nation’s Match

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Two of the world’s finest hurdlers, David Oliver and Lolo Jones, will lead Team USA this Saturday at the 2011 Five Nations Match in Glasgow, Scotland.

Williams ready for Super 60 II at Millrose Games

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Former Duke University and NBA basketball star Jay Williams is ready to take on all challengers at the Super 60 II Friday night at the 104^th Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Stars from four sports to face off in Millrose Super 60 II

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – All-stars, gold medalists and hometown heroes will be among the eclectic group of accomplished professional and Olympic athletes to contest the “Super 60 II” at the 104^th Millrose Games.

National Club Track & Field Championships Return to New York City in 2011

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2011 USATF National Club Track & Field Championshipswill be held at New York City's Icahn Stadium, July 8-9. This will mark the fourth time the championships have been held in New York since 2005. The meet will be hosted by the Central Park Track Club New Balance.

Seaman headlines USA 50 km Race Walk Championships

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Two-time Olympian Tim Seaman will lead the field Sunday, January 23, at the 2011 USA 50 km Race Walk Championships in Tustin, California.

Cox named Athlete of the Week

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Josh Cox has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a pending 50 km American record Sunday at the Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Phoenix, Ariz.

Olympic, World Championships medalists join Millrose fields

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Olympic and World Championships medalists will provide heated head-to-head competition in the men’s 600 yards, women’s 400 meters and women’s 1,500 meters at the 104^th Millrose Games.

Cantwell ready for big throw at Millrose

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – USA Track & Field on Tuesday announced that Christian Cantwell, the world’s #1-ranked shot putter, will again headline the men’s shot put at the 104^th Millrose Games January 28 at Madison Square Garden.

World Champs Murer, Cantwell headline field events at 104th Millrose Games

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Two of the world’s most talked-about field event athletes will ply their trades when reigning World Indoor Champions Christian Cantwell and Fabiana Murer contest the men’s shot put and women’s pole vault, respectively, at the 104^th Millrose Games. Although two of the biggest stars of the meet, they will also face some of the fiercest competition of the night.

Willis, Webb to Battle in Boston

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Olympic silver medalist Nick Willis from New Zealand and American recorder-holder Alan Webb will match-up in the mile Saturday, February 5 at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, Mass. Also added to the field is the nation’s top high school miler from 2010, Lukas Verzbicas.

FDNY, NYPD to battle for title of “New York’s Fastest” at Millrose Games

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

“New York’s Finest” – the New York City Police Department (NYPD) – and “New York’s Bravest” – the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) – will compete head-to-head to earn the title of “New York’s Fastest” at the 104^th Millrose Games, USA Track & Field has announced.

One year out from 2012 Olympic Trials Marathon - USATF to feature live web chat with Ryan Hall, Magdalena Lewy Boulet

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Friday marks one year until the Team USA marathon squad for the London 2012 Olympic Games will be selected in Houston, Texas. With the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon a mere 365 days away, USA Track & Field will host a live web chat featuring 2008 Olympic marathoners Ryan Hall (Big Bear Lake, Calif.) and Magdalena Lewy Boulet (Oakland, Calif.) to discuss their preparations for the upcoming USA Half Marathon Championships in Houston. The 2011 championships will be held on January 29, and will be used to preview the 2012 Olympic Trials marathon course.

Harrison to take on double challenge in ‘11

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK - USA Track & Field on Tuesday announced that Queen Harrison, the nation’s top college track athlete in 2010, will make her professional indoor debut in the 60m hurdles at the 104^th Millrose Games.

Sorensen named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS – Tyler Sorensen has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a pending national high school race walk record last weekend in Los Gatos, Calif.

Young stars Rupp, Harrison to be showcased at Millrose Games

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Two of the most exciting young talents in U.S. track and field will be among those providing star power at Madison Square Garden for the 104^th Millrose Games.