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Mile wire #06-04-15 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ÛÒ The Mile wire is a regular update on the best stories, exclusive interviews and everything Mile-related. Moving the Dial on the Mile: Exclusive Interview with USTFCCCA CEO Sam Seemes By Duncan Larkin, Mile wire But there was nothing more talked about in Fayetteville …
Read More »McFadden Wins 3rd Straight Boston Wheelchair Title
McFadden Wins Third Straight Boston; Third TimeÛªs a Charm for Hug By Jean Cann On the 40th Anniversary of Bob HallÛªs pioneering race to become the first athlete to officially complete the Boston Marathon in a wheelchair, 50 push-rim wheelchair participants completed the 119th Boston Marathon. Top finishers …
Read More »Past Champions to Run with Masses at Boston Marathon
Joan Samuelson, Lisa Rainsberger, Gelindo Bordin, Amby Burfoot among those to run Boston Marathon, while six Champions to race in B.A.A. 5K. FOR RELEASE: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 BOSTON ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that several champions of the Boston Marathon® will return to participate …
Read More »Boston Marathon to Bring in $181.9 Million to Economy
BOSTON, April 14, 2015 – The 119th Boston Marathon® on Monday, April 20, 2015, and surrounding Marathon-related events including the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo and the B.A.A. 5K, will bring an estimated $181.9 million (USD) in spending impact to the Greater Boston region, according to Greater Boston Convention …
Read More »World Class Field Assembled for B.A.A. 5K
World Class Field Assembled for 2015 B.A.A. 5K Defending Champion Molly Huddle, Two-Time Winner Ben True Set To Kick Off Boston Marathon® Weekend at B.A.A. 5K. BOSTON ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced an elite field of Olympians and returning champions for the 2015 B.A.A. 5K, …
Read More »Olympian Morgan Uceny Tops Elite Field for BAA Mile
Three-Time Champion & 2012 Olympian Morgan Uceny Highlights 2015 B.A.A. Invitational Mile on April 18 Invitational races feature start/finish on Boylston Street at Boston Marathon® finish line and $14,500 (USD) prize purse. BOSTON ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced an elite field of world class competitors …
Read More »Dick Hoyt Named Grand Marshal for Boston Marathon
Team HoytÛªs Dick Hoyt Named Grand Marshal of the 2015 Boston Marathon Along with son Rick, Dick Hoyt Completed 32 Boston Marathons. Lisa Rainsberger to be Honorary Starter of Elite WomenÛªs Race. BOSTON ÛÒ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Dick Hoyt of Team Hoyt will …
Read More »USATF Prez Stephanie Hightower Bans Mile in US
USATF’s Hightower Bans the Mile in America Bring Back the Mile calls decision by USATF President “misguided, undemocratic” and asks its supporters to fight the ban and to use hashtag #StopSteph. By Ian Stewart IV, Associated Press NEW YORK ÛÓ (April 1, 2015) ÛÓ Outgoing USA Track & Field President …
Read More »Bring Back The Mile
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ÛÓ The Mile wire is a regular update on the best stories, exclusive interviews and everything Mile-related. adidas Dream Mile Watch: Boys – Girls By Meg Bellino, FloTrack The adidas Grand Prix hosts the best professional track & field athletes in the world at Icahn Stadium on …
Read More »New Details on Abbott WMM & IAAF Drug Testing
ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETICS FEDERATIONS RELEASE DETAILS OF TESTING POOL AWMM working in partnership with the IAAF to fund largest private anti-doping effort to date for elite athletes participating in AWMM events LONDON, March 18, 2015 — Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM) is working in …
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