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June 2008

National news
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07/01/2008 - 18:38

July 1, 2008 from press release (Boston, MA) The 2008 Boston Marathon Official Racers' Record Book ­ containing the complete and final, official results of the 112th Boston Marathon along with Official Finishers' Certificates, have been mailed to all 2008 participants, beginning last week.

National news
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07/01/2008 - 08:38

ERDEK, Turkey (June 29, 2008) Justine Whipple loves the big stage. The 22-year-old Naval Academy graduate continued her rise in the triathlon ranks by winning the gold medal at the 2008 FISU Triathlon World University Championship in Erdek, Turkey on Sunday. 2007 USAT Collegiate National Champion Kevin Collington (Orlando, FL) was the top U.S.

Regional news
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07/01/2008 - 02:09

Symmonds_NickF-USAOlyT08.JPgWhen you think of “Home Field Advantage” you think of a sport like baseball, or perhaps football. Not track and field. But let me tell you: Oregon athletes have a definite and palpable home field advantage at Hayward Field. Just ask Nick Symmonds, Andrew Wheating, or Christian Smith. In an 800 final light-heartedly referred to as “Oregon vs. The World”,

National news
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06/30/2008 - 09:55

June 30, 3008 from press release (Elkhart Lake , WI) Fleet Feet, Inc., (www.fleetfeetsports.com ) the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 22-27, 2008.

National news
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06/30/2008 - 07:15

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Top Results
Men
1. Steve Crane, 26, Silver Spring MD - 19:47
2. Abiyot Abebe, 21, Silver Spring MD - 20:06
3. Bart Borghuis, 32, Arlington VA - 20:15
Women
1. Samia Akbar, 26, Herndon VA - 22:28
2. Keira Carlstrom, 23, Oakton VA - 23:16
3. Emily Gousen, 22, Arlington VA - 24:04

Regional news
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06/30/2008 - 05:07

Gay_TysonQF1-USOlyT08.JPGOnly a pesky breeze tarnished what otherwise was one of the most memorable days in U.S. track and field history. Another record crowd of over 20,000 was reduced to a hush at the end of a an outstanding afternoon of track and field as one of the strongest U.S. sprint fields ever settled into the blocks for the day’s last event: the final of the men’s 100.

National news
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06/30/2008 - 04:43

June 30, 2008 from Running USA wire by Ken Parker OTTAWA, Canada - Toronto's Nicole Stevenson , a member of the Etobicoke Huskies Track Club, led from the gun to capture the third Emilie Mondor Memorial 5K Race for Women run from the Aviation Museum in the nation's capital on Saturday, June 21.

National news
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06/30/2008 - 04:39

June 30, 2008 from Running USA wire-from Dan Brannen. The 6th World Championship 24 Hour Run of the International Association of Ultrarunners will be held in Seoul, Korea on October 18-19, 2008. U.S. national teams have performed well at the event, usually finishing among the top 5 national teams and making the team medals podium twice.

Regional news
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06/29/2008 - 02:00

W100FH1-USOlyT08.JPGThousands of track and field fans streamed into Hayward Field Saturday to enjoy a full agenda of compelling competitions – on the track and in the field. While each event had its following, most fans, to be sure, were looking forward to the concluding rounds of the women’s 100 and the opening rounds of the men’s 100.

Regional news
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06/27/2008 - 23:51

Flanagan-Gouch-Beg-USOly08.jpgIt is somehow fitting that Day 1 of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field would conclude with an epic battle in a distance race.

National news
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06/27/2008 - 17:01

For the second year in a row, the renowned ski town of Steamboat Springs, CO will host the USA Trail Championships offering race distances of 12K for men and 8K for women and juniors. This is the fifth installment of this trail championship event which will be held on Sunday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. Top athletes and other USATF members will vie for the $5000 in cash prizes.

National news
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06/27/2008 - 15:33

Road Race Management, publisher of a newsletter for race officials, the annual comprehensive Directory for race and industry officials and the Guide to Greener Running Events , is seeking nominations for the prestigious Marathon Foto/Road Race Management Road Race Director of the Year Award (presented by the Running Network) .

National news
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06/27/2008 - 07:22

western100buckle.jpg Due to the unprecedented amount of wildfires that have struck northern California in recent days and the health risks that have been associated with these wildfires, the 35th running of the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run has been cancelled.

National news
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06/27/2008 - 05:34

rrmlogosm.gif June 27, 2008 from press release. Florida will again play host to the Road Race Management Race Directors� Meeting and Trade Show, November 6 - 8. Thousands of race officials, corporate sponsors, advertising and public relations executives, and others interested in road running have attended this annual fall gathering since it started in 1983.

Regional news

Olympic Trials Preview

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06/26/2008 - 22:30
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06/26/2008 - 22:30

WorldChamps_KaraGoucher.jpgThe Cathedral

As soon as you walk into Hayward Field, you know you are on holy ground. The pristine track, the unmistakable roof line, the manicured flowers surrounding the steeplechase water jump all serve notice that this is a special place.

National news

Special Coverage: U.S. Olympic Team Trials

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06/26/2008 - 16:25
Date: 
06/26/2008 - 16:25

WilliamsUSIndoor08.jpg June 26, 2008 from USATF press releasez (EUGENE, OR) Allyson Felix, Lauryn Williams (file photo), Sanya Richards, Joanna Hayes, Michelle Perry, Lashinda Demus and Tiffany Ross-Williams headline strong fields in the women's sprints and hurdles at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, June 27 - July 6 at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR.

National news
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06/26/2008 - 16:22

June 26, 2008 from press release (BIG BEAR LAKE, CA) - As the 2008 Summer Olympics approach, Ryan Hall, a member of the U.S. Olympic team, is setting his sights not only on winning a gold medal for the men's marathon in Beijing but on helping children and families in need in Africa. Ryan and his wife, Sara, (a prospective member of the U.S.

National news
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06/26/2008 - 16:21

CHARLOTTE - The 2008 USA Youth Track & Field Championships wrapped up the second day of competition at the Irwin Belk Track and Field Center on the campus of University of North Carolina - Charlotte, events highlighting the day included the 4x800 meter relay and multi-events.

Regional news
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06/26/2008 - 05:38

usatf4.jpgSteamboat Springs, CO ------ For the second year in a row, the renowned ski town of Steamboat Springs, CO will host the USA Trail Championships offering race distances of 12 km for men and 8 km for women and juniors.

National news

Shannon Rowbury Teleconference Excerpts

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06/25/2008 - 11:11
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06/25/2008 - 11:11

RowburyFVadidastrack08_1.jpg USA Track & Field on Tuesday hosted a media teleconference with current U.S. 1,500m leader Shannon Rowbury, who will attempt to make her first Olympic Team at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, held in Eugene, OR. The first round of the women's 1500m is scheduled for July 3, with the final on Sunday, July 6, the final day of competition.

National news
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06/25/2008 - 11:04

strawberry08shepard.JPG Glenwood Springs’ Sarah Shepard (photo), a former collegiate runner at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, cruised to a sweep of the back-to-back 10K and 5K women’s races at the Strawberry Shortcut. "I was nervous trying to run both,” said Shepard, who opened the morning with 38:16 10K run and followed it up by clocking a time of 18:08 in the 5K.

National news
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06/25/2008 - 04:11

June 25, 2008 from press release / They may not have the biggest budget or the fastest course, but the organisers of the Athens Classic Marathon have something that no other marathon in the world can boast “ the original marathon course.

In Spring 1896, a long distance race was organised in order to select the Greeks who would participate in a new athletics event added to the

National news
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06/24/2008 - 13:27

With help from the City of Virginia Beach, the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, presented by SunTrust, will roll out a new course this year for the August 31, 2008 event. The new 13.1- mile half marathon course, while still fast and flat, is designed to enhance the running experience, and will feature an expanded finish area with shuttles starting earlier on race morning.

National news
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06/24/2008 - 13:25

TegenkampUSoutdoor07.jpg Bernard Lagat, Alan Webb, Khadevis Robinson, Abdi Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi, Matt Tegenkamp (file photo), Galen Rupp and Tim Seaman are just a few of the top U.S. men's middle/long distance competitors and race walkers who will compete at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, June 27 - July 6 at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Regional news
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06/24/2008 - 09:11

IMG_9525.JPGJune 22, 2008 (Glenwood Springs, CO) - Glenwood Springs’ Sarah Shepard (left), a former collegiate runner at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, cruised to a sweep of the back-to-back 10K and 5K women’s races at the Strawberry Shortcut.

Regional news

Coloradans Run Well At Mt Washington

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06/24/2008 - 06:48
Date: 
06/24/2008 - 06:48

b8_9933.jpgMt. Washington, NH ---- Two first-time competitors at the Mount Washington Road Race earned berths on the 2008 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team.

Brandy Erholtz, (left, photo by FitxPhoto) a 30-year-old schoolteacher from Bailey, CO was crowned 'Queen of the Mountain' and became the USA Mountain Running Champion.

Regional news
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06/24/2008 - 06:32

Georgetown, Colo. (June 23, 2008) – Sponsored by La Sportiva, the Trail Runner Trophy Series is the world’s largest off-road running series attracting both elite athletes from around the country and local trail runners. With 121 races held between March 1 to September 30, there is a venue to suite everyone’s needs.

National news
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06/23/2008 - 14:01

2008_DesMoines_Kemper_Haskins.jpg DES MOINES, IA (June 22, 2008) -- Sarah Haskins and Hunter Kemper turned in stellar performances at the ITU Hy-Vee World Cup in Des Moines, IA, on Sunday to earn the final spots for nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. It will be Haskins' first Olympic Team; for Kemper, it will be his third.

National news
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06/23/2008 - 13:56

mtwashington08blake.jpg Two first-time competitors at yesterday's Mount Washington Road Race earned berths on the 2008 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team. In the men's race Eric Blake, 29, of New Britain, CT, sprinted the final steep section of the course to edge out 2007 team member Clint Wells, 33, Superior, CO, for the win.

National news
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06/23/2008 - 04:49

bten08start.JPG Top Finishers
1. Phil Turner 24 Linthicum MD - 55:35
2. Spider Sillery 32 York PA - 55:57
3. Joe Lamonte 27 Arlington VA - 57:00

1. Mary Bertram 21 Baltimore MD - 67:51
2. Alana Van Allan 24 Baltimore MD - 68:36
3. Ann Tracy 29 Alexandria VA - 71:15

National news
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06/23/2008 - 04:44

Matt_McGowan-IMG_0877.jpg Photo of Jessica Beard by Matt McGowan The final day of the USA Junior Track & Field Championships saw a number of outstanding performances. Ohio’s Jessica Beard won her third 400 meters (52.23) USA Junior Track & Field Championship. Ohio’s Ryan Fleck and Erik Kynard captured the first two places in the high jump.

National news
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06/23/2008 - 04:39

fernandezNikeOutdoor08.jpg German Fernandez, from California, ran 8:34:40 for 2 miles at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, NC on Friday breaking the National High School record of 8:36.3 set in 1979. Fernandez also broke another record in the process---by running 7:59.38 for 3000 meters thus breaking the previous record of 8:03:67.

Regional news
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06/23/2008 - 04:27

2008_DesMoines_Kemper_Haskins.jpegDES MOINES, Iowa (June 22, 2008) -- Sarah Haskins and Hunter Kemper turned in stellar performances at the ITU Hy-Vee World Cup in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday to earn the final spots for nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team.

National news
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06/21/2008 - 18:28

June 21, 2008 from press release. (Duluth, MN) Kenya's Lamech Mokono made his Grandma�s Marathon debut a successful one today, claiming the men's championship in the 32nd annual race. Mokono ran a personal best 2:13:39, holding off a late surge from fellow Kenyan David Tuwei who finished just five seconds later in 2:13:44.

National news

Regional Race Report: Willilam A Irvin 5K

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06/21/2008 - 15:04
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06/21/2008 - 15:04

June 20, 2008 / press release (Duluth, MN) Grandma's Marathon weekend kicked off with the William A. Irvin 5K � the first of three races scheduled for the 32nd annual event. Jordan Tucker, 21, of Omaha, NE, outlasted Mike Kramer, of Cloquet, MN, to win the 3.1-mile race in a time of 16:22. Kramer, also 21, finished just one second later in 16:23.

National news
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06/21/2008 - 06:16

tnfJuniorslogo_0_0.jpg Columbus will welcome the nation’s best track & field athletes ages 14-19 to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium when the city hosts USA Track & Field’s USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships, one of the sport’s most prestigious annual events.

National news
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06/21/2008 - 06:10

DES MOINES, IA — Friday the 13th was a great night for University of Colorado junior Jenny Barringer who won the NCAA 3,000-meter steeplechase championship. The Buffs also placed 2-3-7 in the men’s 5,000-meter run. Stephen Pifer was second, Brent Vaughn in third and Kenyon Neuman was seventh. Billy Nelson took second in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase.

National news
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06/19/2008 - 21:32

MIAMI - (June 18, 2008) - US Road Sports and Entertainment Group (US Road Sports) is launching a national series of races known as 13.1™ Marathon to provide the running community with stand alone half-marathon events.

Regional news
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06/19/2008 - 09:18

WKMJTZOOQWUDXIX.20080614023402.jpgDES MOINES, Iowa — Friday the 13th was a great night for University of Colorado junior Jenny Barringer who won the NCAA 3,000-meter steeplechase championship.

Regional news
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06/19/2008 - 09:14

NL_USAT.gifCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2008) -- The ITU Des Moines World Cup scheduled for this weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, is back to its original format of a full swim-bike-run triathlon, race organizers announced this afternoon.

National news
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06/19/2008 - 07:40

fernandez08CAHS_KL.JPG Let the arguments begin for German Fernandez as the greatest all-time distance double in California history. The Riverbank High senior thrust himself into the spotlight after winning the 1600 meters in a state meet record 4:00.29 and the 3200 meters in a national federation record 8:34.23 in the 90th CIF State Championships at Cerritos College on May 31.

National news
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06/19/2008 - 07:30

00_baltimore10milelogo.jpg The University of Maryland Heart Center Inaugural Baltimore 10 Miler will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 a.m. beginning inside Druid Hill Park near the Maryland Zoo. The 10-mile course will run along two of Baltimore's lakeside parks.

National news
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06/19/2008 - 07:28

135_endurance_l.jpg The 9th Disney's Race for the Taste 10K takes place Sunday, October 12, giving competitors an opportunity to run and eat during the popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.

National news
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06/18/2008 - 16:23

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2008) -- The ITU Des Moines World Cup scheduled for this weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, is back to its original format of a full swim-bike-run triathlon, race organizers announced this afternoon.The decision means that the elite race will remain the final qualifying event for the third and final spots on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team.

National news
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06/18/2008 - 04:57

Sheehan08sega.jpg RED BANK, NJ (June 16, 2008)– Craig Sega, 24, won the 2008 George Sheehan Classic 5-mile run with a time of 25:34. Segal, of Holmdel, who won the Spring Lake Five in May, was followed closely by second-place finisher Tim Mulligan, 27, of Whiting, who finished 9 seconds back in 25:43.

National news
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06/17/2008 - 11:06

Hospital08startsmall.jpg June 17, 2008 / from press release. It took the full 13.1 miles to decide a winner in the Hospital Hill Run’s half-marathon, on Saturday June 7, 2008. Former Kansas State runner Mathew Chesang pulled ahead of fellow Kenya native Wesley Ochoro with about 100 yards to go and took first place in a gun time of 1:06:30. Ochoro was two seconds behind.

Regional news
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06/17/2008 - 06:53

LaSportiva_Black.jpgVail, CO ---- Enjoy music by All Strung Out and feast on Moe’s barbecue after you race the La Sportiva Summer Solstice Twilight Trail Run on Saturday, June 21 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Festivities start at 6:00 p.m. with the RTP Kids Fun Run and at 6:30 p.m.

National news

LSU, Florida State Win NCAA Team Titles

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06/16/2008 - 15:03
Date: 
06/16/2008 - 15:03

LSU won the women's team crown for the first time since 2003 and Florida State repeated as men's champions at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships over the weekend at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. The women's championship all came down to the final event between LSU and Arizona State.

National news
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06/16/2008 - 12:57

Coloradoans Rickey Gates, 27, of Aspen, and Laura Haefeli, 40, of Del Norte, were victorious at the Larabar 10K Spring RunOff trail race . . . With $5000 in prize money at stake, the Spring RunOff attracted top mountain runners to the start line including, on the men's side, top U.S.

Regional news
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06/16/2008 - 10:17

IMG_8293.JPGVAIL, Colo. - (June 8, 2008) - Coloradoans Rickey Gates, 27, of Aspen, and Laura Haefeli, 40, of Del Norte, were victorious at the Larabar 10K Spring RunOff trail race, one of the final events at the 7th Teva Mountain Games.