BEIJING – Bryan Clay upgraded his 2004 silver medal to 2008 gold in the decathlon, dominating competition during Friday evening action at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. Clay (Glendora, Calif.) got his evening off to a very strong start, throwing a season-best 70.97m/232-10 to place third in the javelin. The …

Tuesday Evenings   B.A.A. Half Marathonå¨ TRAINING CLINICS at Marathon Sports (Boston store location), presented by the Boston Athletic Association, adidas and Marathon Sports.     Special Nights Free and open to entrants in the B.A.A. Half Marathonå¨, and their guests.   All clinics will take place at: Marathon Sports …

Day 9Team USA quotes – Evening session Women’s 4x400m final Mary Wineberg (Cincinnati, Ohio): “I felt really good. Our goal was to come together as a team, and for me to run the first leg, get our team out there and pass the baton to Allyson. We’re happy, we’re excited …

BEIJING – A sweep of the men’s 400 meters led a six-medal night as Team USA brought its Olympic track and field medal count to 20 during Thursday evening competition at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. The medal haul helped to offset disappointment in the men’s and women’s relay rounds. …

BEIJING – A thrilling win for Dawn Harper, a bronze for Sanya Richards and a heartbreak for Lolo Jones made for a tumultuous Tuesday night at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. The 2003 USA junior champion, Harper (Los Angeles) was considered by many to have a possible shot at a …

5000 Metres – M   Heats Qual. rule: first 4 of each heat (Q) plus the 3 fastest times (q) qualified. Heat 1 20 August 2008 – 20:15 Position Athlete Country Mark . 1 Matthew Tegenkamp USA 13:37.36 Q . 2 Eliud Kipchoge KEN 13:37.50 Q . 3 Tariku Bekele ETH 13:37.63 …

Bolt breaks MJs WR; Team USA adds two silver, one bronze BEIJING – Jamaican phenom Usain Bolt stole the show once again, and Team USA brought its medal tally to 14 thanks to the men’s 200m and women’s 400 hurdles, Wednesday night at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. Bolt continues …

BEIJING – Team USA’s first gold medal in these Beijing Olympic Games came from a most unexpected source, but it opened the floodgates as Team USA more than doubled its medal count Monday night at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. A sweep in the men’s 400m hurdles, gold in the …

Results courtesy of USATF

BEIJING – Team USA’s first gold medal in these Beijing Olympic Games came from a most unexpected source, but it opened the floodgates as Team USA more than doubled its medal count Monday night at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium. A sweep in the men’s 400m hurdles, gold in the …