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Summer Throws Camps: The John Godina World Throws Center

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:08:56 -0500

Demonstrating it's continuing efforts to grow Throwing and Track & Field in America the World Throws Center is proud to announce the John Godina Summer Throws Camps at BOTH Sac State in Sacramento, CA and Tiffin University, in Tiffin, Ohio.

This year's camp at Sac State will be held July 2th to July 6th and the Tiffin, Ohio camp will be held July 9th to July 13th.

Mikal Peveto, adidas Director of Running, North America, Speaks About the adidas ClimaCool Seduction

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:04:10 -0500

by Larry Eder
We asked Mikal Peveto, adidas director of running, North America, to fill us in on the new adidas ClimaCool Seduction, one of adidas' newest launches. Here is what he had to say about adidas newest launch.

USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:50:56 -0500

The cream of the crop of American junior athletics is coming to Bloomington, Indiana from June 15th to the 17th for the 2012 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships. 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 face off at one of America’s premier venues.

Coaching 101: Warm Up & Cooldown for Distance Runners

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:30:18 -0500

by Roy Stevenson
Distance runners need a solid warm-up to prepare physically and psychologically for their races and training sessions.

Brown-Trafton Sets Discus American Record

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:11:37 -0500

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.

Strike the Usain Bolt Pose: IAAF and Usain Bolt Launch Exclusive Online Contest

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:10:01 -0500

Monaco - The International Association of Athletics Federations in partnership with World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt are pleased to announce a brand new online contest open to all fans around the world with only one week to go to the Samsung Diamond League series.

Additional World Champions Added to adidas Grand Prix

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:21:48 -0500

Organizers announced Wednesday the additions of Jason Richardson, Jesse Williams, Aries Merritt and Sanya Richards-Ross as competitors in the adidas Grand Prix, slated for June 9 in New York City.

Oliver Selected to USOC Team for Tomorrow

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:33:25 -0500

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.

NCAA Champ Neely Spence Joins Hansons-Brooks Team

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0500

BOTHELL, Wash. - With a storied college career that includes eight NCAA Division II national championships, Neely Spence is joining the professional running ranks.

USATF Foundation Releases $20,000 to Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant Program

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:52:04 -0500

The USA Track & Field Foundation has released $20,000 to support the Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program, Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today.