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Ritzenhein, Flanagan dominate at USA Cross Country Championships SPOKANE – American record holders Dathan Ritzenhein (Portland, Ore.) and Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, N.C.) dominated the open men’s and women’s fields at the 2010 USA Cross Country Championships Saturday at Plantes Ferry Recreation Park in Spokane, Wash. Running 34 minutes 34 seconds for …

The exhibitions: In an early exhibition Masters Mile, Saucony/Hurtin’ For Certain ace Chris Teague uncorked a 31-second final 200 for the win in 4:29:05 with Ray Pugsley right on his heels. “I figured that’s what it would take to win,” said Teague. “This was a fast crowd.” Corey McGee had …

Lagat to battle Rupp in Boston INDIANAPOLIS – Bernard Lagat looks to keep up his winning ways after a record-setting performance last weekend in the Big Apple. Fans will find out if he can Saturday night, February 6, at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games at the Reggie Lewis Track and …

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration Opens Today 33rd Annual Event to Take Place on October 10   CHICAGO, IL (February 1, 2010) – Online registration for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon opened to the public today at chicagomarathon.com. The 33rd edition of the 26.2-mile race will be held …

Lagat runs to record in Gotham NEW YORK – On a frigid night in New York City, the world’s finest track and field athletes brought the heat to one of the worlds most famous indoor arenas, Madison Square Garden.  Bernard Lagat’s dominating record-eighth win in the Wanamaker Mile and three …

Shaheed named Athlete of the Week INDIANAPOLIS – Longtime masters standout Nolan Shaheed of Pasadena, Calif.,has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a masters world indoor mile record Saturday at the Hartshorne Memorial Miles at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.   Shaheed ran in …

Lagat ‰ÛÓ Boston Bound World Champ confirmed along with nation’s best high schoolers BOSTON (January 20) ‰ÛÓ Bernard Lagat, one of the most decorated track and field athletes of all-time, has confirmed his participation in the 5000m at the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games on Feb. 6, organizers announced today. …

Ethiopians Teshome Gelana, Teyba Erkesso Win 2010 Chevron Houston Marathon in Course Record Times Shalane Flanagan debuts in course-record fashion at USA Half Marathon Championships HOUSTON (Jan. 17, 2010) – Teshome Gelana and defending women’s champion Teyba Erkesso led an Ethiopian sweep of the 2010 Chevron Houston Marathon, each setting …

Flanagan blazes to course record, Vega takes men’s title at USA Half Marathon Championships HOUSTON – Olympic Bronze medalist Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, N.C.) smashed the course record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon to win the women’s USA Half Marathon Championship.  Running 1:09:41, Flanagan broke the previous record by one …

1000m, Mile and 5000m All Strong in Boston Willis, Pierce and Rupp join Dibaba as distance headliners BOSTON (Jan. 11) ‰ÛÓ Following in its tradition of delivering track fans world-class endurance races at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games, organizers announced additional athlete commitments for the 2010 event today.   The athletes …