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American Athletes Enjoying Spotlight on Golden Spike Tour
American athletes are not only savoring the opportunity to compete in their own country on the Golden Spike Tour, but they are also enjoying the national television coverage the circuitprovides.
• usatf • usa track and field • golden spike tour • track and field
American athletes are not only savoring the opportunity to compete in their own country on the Golden Spike Tour, but they are also enjoying the national television coverage the circuitprovides.
• usatf • usa track and field • golden spike tour • track and field
Fund-raiser to Benefit Sept. 11 Victims
The running world is joining in on the fight against terrorism. USA Track & Field (USATF) has recently announced a fund-raiser it is sponsoring with the money raised to go to the victims and rescue workers of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S.
• track and field • usa track and field • usatf
The running world is joining in on the fight against terrorism. USA Track & Field (USATF) has recently announced a fund-raiser it is sponsoring with the money raised to go to the victims and rescue workers of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S.
• track and field • usa track and field • usatf
Hunter May Miss Out On Sydney; Jones Set To Go
C.J. Hunter, the reigning world champion in the shot put, may not have the opportunity to make his Olympic dream come true. Hunter underwent knee surgery on Sept. 3 and he says he is now evaluating his ability to compete at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, according to the USA Track and Field Association.
• c.j. hunter • marion jones • sydney • olympics • shot put
C.J. Hunter, the reigning world champion in the shot put, may not have the opportunity to make his Olympic dream come true. Hunter underwent knee surgery on Sept. 3 and he says he is now evaluating his ability to compete at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, according to the USA Track and Field Association.
• c.j. hunter • marion jones • sydney • olympics • shot put
Running Girl: The Diary of Ebonee Rose
Review of the children's book, Running Girl, The Diary of Ebonee Rose by Sharon Bell Mathis
• african american children's literature • black children's literature • children's literature • young adult literature • teenagers
Review of the children's book, Running Girl, The Diary of Ebonee Rose by Sharon Bell Mathis
• african american children's literature • black children's literature • children's literature • young adult literature • teenagers
USATF Plans Indoor Series; National Exposure Keys Program
Track and field will be hitting the airwaves with a bit more frequency beginning in February. The United States Track and Field Association (USATF) has implemented a new program aimed at giving American athletes more money and more exposure on television.
• track and field • united states track and field association • usatf • indoor track and field • espn
Track and field will be hitting the airwaves with a bit more frequency beginning in February. The United States Track and Field Association (USATF) has implemented a new program aimed at giving American athletes more money and more exposure on television.
• track and field • united states track and field association • usatf • indoor track and field • espn
A legacy of caring
A look back at the life of Florence Griffith Joyner and her legacy. On Sept. 21 Giffith Joyner died of suffocation in her sleep after suffering an epileptic fit. She was just 38 years old.
• florence griffith joyner • usa track and field • olympic • olympian • olympics
A look back at the life of Florence Griffith Joyner and her legacy. On Sept. 21 Giffith Joyner died of suffocation in her sleep after suffering an epileptic fit. She was just 38 years old.
• florence griffith joyner • usa track and field • olympic • olympian • olympics
ALICE COACHMAN: 1st African American Woman Olympic Gold Medalist
Profile of Alice Coachman, who became the first African American women to win the Olympic Goal medal in 1948. She was also the first American woman to win a gold medal in track and field.
• african american history • olympic gold medalists • olympics • track and field • african american women
Profile of Alice Coachman, who became the first African American women to win the Olympic Goal medal in 1948. She was also the first American woman to win a gold medal in track and field.
• african american history • olympic gold medalists • olympics • track and field • african american women
Boston Marathon To Feature Past Champs; Web Coverage Top-Notch
Kenyans Elijah Lagat and Catherine Ndereba will defend their titles in the 105th running of the Boston Marathon. The 26.2-mile event, the oldest continually-run marathon, will take place on Monday, April 16.
• boston marathon • boston • marathon • track and field • elijah lagat
Kenyans Elijah Lagat and Catherine Ndereba will defend their titles in the 105th running of the Boston Marathon. The 26.2-mile event, the oldest continually-run marathon, will take place on Monday, April 16.
• boston marathon • boston • marathon • track and field • elijah lagat
Chakouian a Double Winner at Junior Nationals
The future in track and field in the U.S. looks bright as evidenced by recent performances at the 2001 USA Junior National Championships, the first stop in the Verizon Youth Series.
• track and field • juniors
The future in track and field in the U.S. looks bright as evidenced by recent performances at the 2001 USA Junior National Championships, the first stop in the Verizon Youth Series.
• track and field • juniors
Clark Comes Out of Nowhere to Win U.S. Trials
Christine Clark of Anchorage, Alaska, won the 2000 U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:33:31 and winning a berth to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
• christine clark • marathon • olympics • u.s. trials • track and field
Christine Clark of Anchorage, Alaska, won the 2000 U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:33:31 and winning a berth to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
• christine clark • marathon • olympics • u.s. trials • track and field
DeHaven Wins Trials, Earns Olympic Berth
PITTSBURGH, Penn. - Rod DeHaven of Madison, Wisc. won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Sunday and in the process earned a berth for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
• rod dehaven • u.s. trials • u.s. olympic marathon trials • marathon • olympics
PITTSBURGH, Penn. - Rod DeHaven of Madison, Wisc. won the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Sunday and in the process earned a berth for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
• rod dehaven • u.s. trials • u.s. olympic marathon trials • marathon • olympics
Devers Comeback Bid a Success
Triple Olympic champion Gail Devers is back on the comeback trail once again. After nine months on the sideline, Devers posted the year's fastest time in the women's 60 meters, by clocking 7.04 at the BUPA Grand Prix meet in Birmingham,England.
• gail devers • 100 meters • usa track and field • gabriela szabo • world record
Triple Olympic champion Gail Devers is back on the comeback trail once again. After nine months on the sideline, Devers posted the year's fastest time in the women's 60 meters, by clocking 7.04 at the BUPA Grand Prix meet in Birmingham,England.
• gail devers • 100 meters • usa track and field • gabriela szabo • world record
Dragila Wins Gold in Pole Vault; Jones Takes Silver in 100
Stacy Dragila remains on top of the world. This time she had some serious competition reaching the summit.
• track and field • world championships • stacy dragila • marion jones
Stacy Dragila remains on top of the world. This time she had some serious competition reaching the summit.
• track and field • world championships • stacy dragila • marion jones
Eugene Hosts Track & Field Trials
This year, the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track & Field will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon for a record fourth time, branding the city as Track Town USA.
• us olympic team • 2008 track and field trials • usa track and field • beijing olympics • track town usa
This year, the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track & Field will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon for a record fourth time, branding the city as Track Town USA.
• us olympic team • 2008 track and field trials • usa track and field • beijing olympics • track town usa
Four Olympians Selected to Hall
INDIANAPOLIS — It is that time of year again, when the National Track & Field Hall of Fame opens its doors to new members. Four athletes, all U.S. Olympians, make up the newest class, which will be inducted into the hall on Dec. 2.
• hall of fame • track and field
INDIANAPOLIS — It is that time of year again, when the National Track & Field Hall of Fame opens its doors to new members. Four athletes, all U.S. Olympians, make up the newest class, which will be inducted into the hall on Dec. 2.
• hall of fame • track and field
Golden Spike Tour a Success
When United States track and field superstar Marion Jones practices at the University of North Carolina, she is just one of crowd. USA Track & Field hopes all that is changing as the association put their athletes in the spotlight and on the television airwaves with more frequency this past year.
• marion jones • usa track and field • usatf • golden spike tour • cbs
When United States track and field superstar Marion Jones practices at the University of North Carolina, she is just one of crowd. USA Track & Field hopes all that is changing as the association put their athletes in the spotlight and on the television airwaves with more frequency this past year.
• marion jones • usa track and field • usatf • golden spike tour • cbs
Golden Spike Tour Set to Begin Star-Studded Third Year
The star-studded USA Track & Field's 2001 Indoor Golden Spike Tour will open Feb. 2 with the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York.
• track and field • golden spike tour • olympics • usatf • usa track & field
The star-studded USA Track & Field's 2001 Indoor Golden Spike Tour will open Feb. 2 with the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York.
• track and field • golden spike tour • olympics • usatf • usa track & field
Greene and Miller Win USATF's Top Awards
World champion sprinters Maurice Greene and Inger Miller won the United States Track and Field Association's top honor this year - the Jesse Owens Memorial Award.
• track and field • usatf • united states track and field association • maurice greene • inger miller
World champion sprinters Maurice Greene and Inger Miller won the United States Track and Field Association's top honor this year - the Jesse Owens Memorial Award.
• track and field • usatf • united states track and field association • maurice greene • inger miller
Greene sprints into history
American sprinter Maurice Greene etched his name in the record books, replacing Canadian Donovan Bailey with a new world record in the 100 meters.
• track and field • 100 meters • sprint • maurice • greene
American sprinter Maurice Greene etched his name in the record books, replacing Canadian Donovan Bailey with a new world record in the 100 meters.
• track and field • 100 meters • sprint • maurice • greene
Hall of Fame Opens for Four Greats With Olympic Ties
USA Track and Field (USATF) will be honoring four of its greats when the National Hall of Fame opens its doors for Willie Banks, Charles Moore, Bill Rodger and the late Larry Ellis.
• willie banks • charles moore • bill rodger • larry ellis • usa track and field
USA Track and Field (USATF) will be honoring four of its greats when the National Hall of Fame opens its doors for Willie Banks, Charles Moore, Bill Rodger and the late Larry Ellis.
• willie banks • charles moore • bill rodger • larry ellis • usa track and field
Indoor Champions Crowned
It has been a busy stretch in track and field arenas as the NCAA crowned the Texas women and the Arkansas men its indoor collegiate champions. Meanwhile Haile Gebreselassie of Ethiopia and Gabriela Szabo of Romania each scored double wins in the 1500 and 3000 meters at the 7th International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Indoor Championships.
• iaaf • ncaa • track and field
It has been a busy stretch in track and field arenas as the NCAA crowned the Texas women and the Arkansas men its indoor collegiate champions. Meanwhile Haile Gebreselassie of Ethiopia and Gabriela Szabo of Romania each scored double wins in the 1500 and 3000 meters at the 7th International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Indoor Championships.
• iaaf • ncaa • track and field
Johnson Having Great Year, On Track and Off
American sprinter Michael Johnson is having a year for the books with exceptional performances as he readies for the Olympics Games. But, his accomplishments on the track certainly won't be the only highlights of the year for the two-time Olympic gold medalist.
• michael johnson • olympics • track and field
American sprinter Michael Johnson is having a year for the books with exceptional performances as he readies for the Olympics Games. But, his accomplishments on the track certainly won't be the only highlights of the year for the two-time Olympic gold medalist.
• michael johnson • olympics • track and field
Johnson Sets New World Mark; Jones Collapses
One American lived his dream at Spain's Estadio Olimpico during last week's IAAF World Championships while another one experienced a nightmare.
• iaaf • world championships • track and field • jones • johnson
One American lived his dream at Spain's Estadio Olimpico during last week's IAAF World Championships while another one experienced a nightmare.
• iaaf • world championships • track and field • jones • johnson
Jones Headlines Outdoor Golden Spike Tour
The USA Track & Field’s 2001 Outdoor Golden Spike Tour, in its third year, kicks off May 12 in New Jersey with the Princeton Invitational. Five-time Olympic medalist Marion Jones headlines the tour.
• track and field • marion jones • golden spike tour
The USA Track & Field’s 2001 Outdoor Golden Spike Tour, in its third year, kicks off May 12 in New Jersey with the Princeton Invitational. Five-time Olympic medalist Marion Jones headlines the tour.
• track and field • marion jones • golden spike tour
Jones Leaves Her Mark on 2000
The year 2000 can be summed up in two words – Marion Jones.
• olympics • track and field • marion jones
The year 2000 can be summed up in two words – Marion Jones.
• olympics • track and field • marion jones
Jones Steps Into Spotlight on HBO
Southern California native Marion Jones will be featured on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" - which opens it new season tonight with the spotlight on the United States track and field star.
• marion jones • usa track and field • hbo • track • athlete
Southern California native Marion Jones will be featured on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" - which opens it new season tonight with the spotlight on the United States track and field star.
• marion jones • usa track and field • hbo • track • athlete
Jones Still on Top
Marion Jones continues to make her presence felt both on and off the track. Jones has been highly visible outside of the athletic arena, appearing in numerous commercials, making television appearances and giving numerous other media interviews, which all eat away at the athlete's time.
• marion jones • olympics • track and field
Marion Jones continues to make her presence felt both on and off the track. Jones has been highly visible outside of the athletic arena, appearing in numerous commercials, making television appearances and giving numerous other media interviews, which all eat away at the athlete's time.
• marion jones • olympics • track and field
Local Sports Stars
From swimming to gymnastics to track and field, the eyes of the United States are focused on the sports of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. But the eyes of Washington, DC are focused not only on the Games, but also on our local athletes. This article outlines the sports—and the athletes—to which DC-area residents are paying the closest attention.
• olympics • washington dc • swimming • track and field • boxing
From swimming to gymnastics to track and field, the eyes of the United States are focused on the sports of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. But the eyes of Washington, DC are focused not only on the Games, but also on our local athletes. This article outlines the sports—and the athletes—to which DC-area residents are paying the closest attention.
• olympics • washington dc • swimming • track and field • boxing
Many Highs at USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
ATLANTA – There were plenty of highlights at the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix USA Indoor Track & Field Championships in the Georgia Dome this weekend where American stars rose to the occasion by turning in some of their best performances of the season.
• track and field • maurice greene • stacy dragila • usa championships
ATLANTA – There were plenty of highlights at the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix USA Indoor Track & Field Championships in the Georgia Dome this weekend where American stars rose to the occasion by turning in some of their best performances of the season.
• track and field • maurice greene • stacy dragila • usa championships
O'Brien's Out; No Shot for Huffins at Reigning Olympic Champ
While one American's newest Olympic decathlon dreams have been dashed, another is ready to step into the spotlight.
• dan o'brien • decathlon • chris huffins • u.s. olympic trials • olympics
While one American's newest Olympic decathlon dreams have been dashed, another is ready to step into the spotlight.
• dan o'brien • decathlon • chris huffins • u.s. olympic trials • olympics
Owens the Century's Best
Jesse Owen's is Suite 101: Track and Field's pick as the century's best athlete. ESPN had a different view, although the network did highlight many track and field stars in its Sports Century.
• jesse ownes • track and field • espn • olympics • babe didrikson
Jesse Owen's is Suite 101: Track and Field's pick as the century's best athlete. ESPN had a different view, although the network did highlight many track and field stars in its Sports Century.
• jesse ownes • track and field • espn • olympics • babe didrikson
Regina Jacobs the Golden One at USA Championships
Regina Jacobs turned out to be the big star at the 1999 USA Outdoor Track and Field Outdoor Championships. Jacobs, 35, was the only double winner at the meet, despite high expectations for such stars as Marion Jones.
• usa track and field • championships • marion jones • maurice greene • regina jacobs
Regina Jacobs turned out to be the big star at the 1999 USA Outdoor Track and Field Outdoor Championships. Jacobs, 35, was the only double winner at the meet, despite high expectations for such stars as Marion Jones.
• usa track and field • championships • marion jones • maurice greene • regina jacobs
Reliving the Olympics
If you want to relive the glory of the Olympics there are plenty opportunities on the Internet. Track and field clearly had its share of highlights that are worth revisiting and there are a number of sites that allow just that opportunity.
• track and field • olympics
If you want to relive the glory of the Olympics there are plenty opportunities on the Internet. Track and field clearly had its share of highlights that are worth revisiting and there are a number of sites that allow just that opportunity.
• track and field • olympics
Tergat Runs Into Record Books
Paul Tergat won the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) senior men's cross country title for an unprecedented fifth consecutive time Sunday in Belfast. In the women’s competition, Ethiopia’s Gete Wami returned to the top of the podium Sunday after winning the women’s long course race. Short races for the men and women were also decided.
• cross country • world cross country • iaaf • usa track and field • paul tergat
Paul Tergat won the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) senior men's cross country title for an unprecedented fifth consecutive time Sunday in Belfast. In the women’s competition, Ethiopia’s Gete Wami returned to the top of the podium Sunday after winning the women’s long course race. Short races for the men and women were also decided.
• cross country • world cross country • iaaf • usa track and field • paul tergat
Tracking Collegiate Coverage on the Internet
Collegiate track and field is becoming a growing presence on the Internet but the sport is still lagging far behind other high profile sports when it comes to cyberspace coverage.
• collegiate track and field • ncaa • internet • athletes • cyberspace
Collegiate track and field is becoming a growing presence on the Internet but the sport is still lagging far behind other high profile sports when it comes to cyberspace coverage.
• collegiate track and field • ncaa • internet • athletes • cyberspace
Tracking with Paul Rezendes
Just as one may know a person without understanding him, the same is true of nature, and even more so. Tracking wild animals is one way of gaining insight into the wisdom that nature offers.
• wildlife • animal tracking • scat • field guides • paul rezendes
Just as one may know a person without understanding him, the same is true of nature, and even more so. Tracking wild animals is one way of gaining insight into the wisdom that nature offers.
• wildlife • animal tracking • scat • field guides • paul rezendes
U.S. Olympic Trials Have Storied History; 2000 Schedule Set
USA Track and Field has recently announced the schedule and qualifying standards for the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The U.S trials have a storied history with 53 world records set by Americans looking to earn berths to the Olympics.
• track and field • usatf • olympics • olympic trials • world records
USA Track and Field has recently announced the schedule and qualifying standards for the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The U.S trials have a storied history with 53 world records set by Americans looking to earn berths to the Olympics.
• track and field • usatf • olympics • olympic trials • world records
WILMA RUDOPH: Oympic Gold Medalist
Profile of African American Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals.
• african american women olympic gold medalists ol
Profile of African American Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals.
• african american women olympic gold medalists ol
American Records Fall; Devers Stands Tall
The Golden Spike Tour culminated last Saturday in Atlanta at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships where Gail Devers continued her stellar comeback and Americans set new U.S. marks in the 200 meters and the pole vault.
• golden spike tour • u.s. indoor track and field championships • gail devers • 60 meters • 200 meters
The Golden Spike Tour culminated last Saturday in Atlanta at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships where Gail Devers continued her stellar comeback and Americans set new U.S. marks in the 200 meters and the pole vault.
• golden spike tour • u.s. indoor track and field championships • gail devers • 60 meters • 200 meters
Four Inducted Into National Hall of Fame
Greg Foster, Francie Larrieu-Smith, Jay Silvester and Dwight Stones were inducted into the United States National Track and Field Hall of Fame on Dec. 3, 1998.
• greg foster • francie larrieu-smith • jay silvester • dwight jones • usatf
Greg Foster, Francie Larrieu-Smith, Jay Silvester and Dwight Stones were inducted into the United States National Track and Field Hall of Fame on Dec. 3, 1998.
• greg foster • francie larrieu-smith • jay silvester • dwight jones • usatf
Imagine {The pairing of steroids and the high profile athlete}
Are many of baseball's best players such as Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds enhancing their abilities with steroids? Will proof that this is so permanently damage the game? Have steroids irreparably infected Track and Field as well? Can we believe the records owned by stars such as Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery were honestly earned? Are the recent feats by many of today's superstar athletes simply too good to be naturally true? As the evidence mounts and accusations fly, one wonders who will go down and who will ultimatley be vindicated. But one thing has already been made clear. Steroids are no longer the sole domain of bodybuilders seen in muscle magazines with necks the same width as their waists. Apparently Wheaties has been surpassed as the Breakfast of Champions.
• olympics • 2004 olympic games • wrestling • boxing • baseball
Are many of baseball's best players such as Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds enhancing their abilities with steroids? Will proof that this is so permanently damage the game? Have steroids irreparably infected Track and Field as well? Can we believe the records owned by stars such as Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery were honestly earned? Are the recent feats by many of today's superstar athletes simply too good to be naturally true? As the evidence mounts and accusations fly, one wonders who will go down and who will ultimatley be vindicated. But one thing has already been made clear. Steroids are no longer the sole domain of bodybuilders seen in muscle magazines with necks the same width as their waists. Apparently Wheaties has been surpassed as the Breakfast of Champions.
• olympics • 2004 olympic games • wrestling • boxing • baseball
The Art of Showing Off
An examination of the fine line between celebration and showboating in sports.
• baseball • football • basketball • boxing • olympics
An examination of the fine line between celebration and showboating in sports.
• baseball • football • basketball • boxing • olympics
Blind Road Races Make Strides
Opportunities are increasing for visually impaired runners: separate divisions, prize money, and national titles are now beacons for blind ambition.
• road races for blind runners • running for blind and visually impaired people • vision 5k • team with a vision • running with sighted guide
Opportunities are increasing for visually impaired runners: separate divisions, prize money, and national titles are now beacons for blind ambition.
• road races for blind runners • running for blind and visually impaired people • vision 5k • team with a vision • running with sighted guide
Marion Jones Runs Away With Top Honors
For the second straight year, American sprint and long jump star Marion Jones won the top awards from the International Athletic Foundation Council (IAFC) and USA Track and Field (USATF). Haile Gebrselassie was also honored by the IAFC while John Godina was honored by USATF.
• marion jones runs away with top honors • marion jones was in the spotlight of the internati • marion is remarkable in that she combines the most • track and field • running
For the second straight year, American sprint and long jump star Marion Jones won the top awards from the International Athletic Foundation Council (IAFC) and USA Track and Field (USATF). Haile Gebrselassie was also honored by the IAFC while John Godina was honored by USATF.
• marion jones runs away with top honors • marion jones was in the spotlight of the internati • marion is remarkable in that she combines the most • track and field • running
The Black Athlete
Does the black athlete have a hereditary advantage over his or her competition?
• african-american • black • athlete • basketball • football
Does the black athlete have a hereditary advantage over his or her competition?
• african-american • black • athlete • basketball • football
Great Olympians, Past & Present
With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.
• great olympians past & present • beijing olympics around the corner • olympic games' best of the best • carl lewis won a total of 9 gold medals • michael phelps set a record for most medals by an
With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.
• great olympians past & present • beijing olympics around the corner • olympic games' best of the best • carl lewis won a total of 9 gold medals • michael phelps set a record for most medals by an