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  2008 Olympic Women’s Marathon Gold Medalist Constantina Tomescu-Dita Tops List   CHICAGO (September 9, 2008) – Bank of America today announced the elite field of male and female athletes scheduled to compete for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathonå¨ championship titles on Sunday, Oct. 12. Topping the list …

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 – 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 …

FUTURE OLYMPIAN? The youngest of Red Dress Women 5K winner Karen Purcell‰Ûªs four children shows fine form and an eye for the camera. Photo by FitzFoto

Team USA places two in top 10 of men’s marathon BEIJING – Dathan Ritzenhein (Eugene, Ore.) and Ryan Hall (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.) were ninth and 10th, respectively, to put two Team USA athletes in the top 10 of the Olympic men’s marathon for the first time since 1976 in competition …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Results courtesy of USATF