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2009 IAAF World Athletics Championships Day 5 Team USA morning quotes  Jen Rhines (Mammoth Lakes, Calif.), Women’s 5,000 meters   I felt really good out there. I’m pleased to get this run through. Now it’s time to get ready for Saturday. I looked at the clock before the heat and I made …

Richards wins 400m gold, Clement defends hurdles title at World Championships BERLIN – Sanya Richards won a long sought after individual 400m gold medal and Kerron Clement held on to his world hurdles crown Tuesday evening at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in …

Race champions take control early and don’t let up; Ryan Hall third NEW YORK – (August 16, 2009) – The winners of Sunday’s 4th NYC Half-Marathon are growing accustomed to breaking the tape in New York’s most coveted races. Three-time ING New York City Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe of Great …

On day two of the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Usain Bolt once again made like a lightening streak and emerged 100 meters down the track in a new world record 9.58. Bolt got off the start quickly, put his head down for 25m and by 50m had a gap …

IAAF adopts “no false start” rule beginning in 2010  BERLIN – The IAAF Congress on Wednesday approved a new rule that will disqualify athletes the first time they false start in any given race. The rule will take effect January 1, 2010.   The rule will replace the current false-start …

Stuczynski unable to compete at World Outdoor Championships BERLIN – 2008 Olympic women’s pole vault silver medalist Jenn Stuczynski will not compete at the 2009 IAAF World Championships in Athletics due to an injury. The Championships will take place August 15-23 at the 1936 Olympic Stadium in Berlin.   The …

Chicago, IL ‰ÛÓ August 2, 2009 ‰ÛÓ To the clamoring of thunder sticks and roar of thousands of spectators, Kara Goucher cruised to victory at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon. Executing her training plan for the upcoming IAAF World Championships and exceeding the expectations of her coach …

The World‰Ûªs Best, Including Tadese Tola, Patrick Makau, Abdi Abdirahman, Hendrick Ramaala, and Jaouad Gharib, to Compete at NYC Half-Marathon   U.S. star marathoner Ryan Hall previously announced for the race on Sunday, August 16   New York, July 30, 2009‰ÛÓSome of the world‰Ûªs best long-distance runners, including defending champion …

Cool Temperatures Make for Fast Times at Cheyenne Ca̱on Mountain Race Former Mountain Running Team Members Earn Spots on this year‰Ûªs World Team   Colorado Springs, CO —- Late afternoon thunderstorms are typical in Colorado Springs, but overcast skies and drizzle in the morning are rare ‰ÛÒ especially in July. …

Olympic silver medalist, defending champs among elite competing in CIGNA Falmouth Road Race FALMOUTH, Mass. — Defending champions Tadese Tola of Ethiopia and Edith Masai of Kenya will join a strong field of world-class athletes in the 37th CIGNA Falmouth Road Race on Aug. 9. Tola will be challenged by …