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Simpson and Centrowitz To Make 2012 Debut in Boston American Miler Medalists will compete at the Reggie Lewis Center BOSTON ÛÓ The reigning World Champion at 1500 Meters, Jenny Simpson, will open her 2012 season in Boston and Matthew Centrowitz will make his professional track debut on February 4 at …
Read More »Ryan Bak Runs 2:14! in Marathon Debut
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. © PhotoRun Bak finished second overall and well under the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – …
Read More »Flanagan (MA-OR) Sets Record at San Antonio 13.1M
Flanagan named USATF Athlete of the Week INDIANAPOLIS – Shalane Flanagan (Portland, Ore.) has been named USA Track & FieldÛªs Athlete of the Week after winning and setting a course record at the Rock Û÷nÛª Roll San Antonio Half Marathon. © Victah Sailer, PhotoRun Flanagan covered the 13.1 mile distance …
Read More »Men’s WMM $500K Winner Down to NYC 26.2
The MenÛªs Race is on for the $500,000 Prize Purse of the 2010-2011 World Marathon Majors Series Marathon Superstars to Settle the Score at 2011 ING New York City Marathon BOSTON (October 31, 2011)ÛÓ The menÛªs race for the 2010-2011 World Marathon Majors title will come down …
Read More »Wardian Named USATF Athlete of the Week
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. © Tim Kemple Wardian covered the course at the Tussey Mountainback Race in Boalsburgh, Penn. in 5:33:46. …
Read More »BAA Announces Race Trilogy with $100K to Winners
B.A.A. announces inaugural three-race series with $100,000 to male and female winners. B.A.A. 5k, B.A.A. 10k, and B.A.A. Half Marathon to comprise new B.A.A. Distance Medley. BOSTON ÛÓ In anticipation of its upcoming 125th Anniversary in 2012, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the establishment of …
Read More »Boston, London M&W Champions to Run New York
Reigning Boston Champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel and London Winner Mary Keitany Added to ING New York City Marathon 2011 Field Ethiopians Tsegaye Kebede and Buzunesh Deba, Russia’s Galina Bogomolova, and Sweden’s Isabellah Andersson fill out championship field for November 6 race Wheelchair field to feature course …
Read More »Makau Breaks Geb’s World Record in Berlin
Makau Takes WMM Lead as Kiplagat Moves to Fifth It was Kenya’s day at the BMW Berlin Marathon today as Patrick Makau broke Haile Gebrselassie’s world record to leap to the top of the 2010/11 World Marathon Majors standings while Florence Kiplagat moved to fifth on the women’s …
Read More »Lagat, Simpson Win 5th Avenue Mile
First U.S. double win since 2000; more than 4,700 finishers at 31st edition By Jim Gerweck, Running USA wire NEW YORK – (September 24, 2011) – For almost every athlete participating in the Fifth Avenue Mile, the race serves as a celebratory conclusion to a long competitive season. For …
Read More »2012 Boston Marathon Registration Closes
Boston Athletic Association Closes Registration for the 2012 Boston Marathon. Applicants to receive notification next week. BOSTON ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced that registration for the 2012 Boston Marathon has closed. In preparation for next year’s race, the B.A.A. implemented a new registration process, allowing the …
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