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Four World Leading Performances in Doha
Posted May 9th, 2008 at 7:03 PM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
Four world-leading performances in the middle & long distances were set at the Qatar Super Grand Prix in Doha tonight, the first stop on the IAAF Super Grand Prix circuit.
Richard Mateelong, the bronze medallist at last year’s world championships, led …
Lel, Ndereba lead Kenyan Olympic Marathon Squad
Posted April 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 PM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics
Three-time Flora London Marathon champion Martin Lel (Pictured) and reigning world marathon champion Catherine Ndereba will head a strong Kenyan Olympic squad announced by Athletics Kenya today.
Lel, who took down the London course …
In Quest for Double Olympic Gold, Lagat has El Guerrouj on His Side
Posted April 19th, 2008 at 10:30 AM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics
As he sets out on his quest for double Olympic gold this summer, Bernard Lagat will have plenty of supporters. Among them is the man whose achievement he’ll be …
Chasing Beijing Qualifier, Kiplagat Returns to the Track on Saturday in Istanbul
Posted April 10th, 2008 at 8:07 AM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics
In her first track appearance in nearly a year, two-time world road running champion Lornah Kiplagat will be looking to punch her ticket to the Beijing Olympics …
12 Killed In Suicide Bomb Attack At Marathon In Sri Lanka
Posted April 6th, 2008 at 3:27 PM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons
A Sri Lankan minister and 11 others, including an Olympic marathoner were killed in a suicide bomb attack this morning at the start of a marathon near Colombo, …
IAAF Announces Venues for 2009 Half-Marathon Champs, World Athletics Final
Posted April 3rd, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field
Birmingham, England, will host the 2009 World Half-Marathon Championships, the IAAF announced yesterday after its two-day Council meeting in London.
The 21.1 km event, the only global championship set aside solely for road running, …
Slovenian Federation Upholds Ceplak Doping Ban
Posted March 27th, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports
The Slovenian Athletics Federation (AZS) has upheld a two-year doping ban for Olympic 800m bronze medalist Jolanda Ceplak.
“It was a difficult decision to reach, but we have concluded that Jolanda Ceplak is guilty,” said …
Netshifhefhe, Biktagirova to Defend Two Oceans Titles
Posted March 18th, 2008 at 1:00 PM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Trail / Ultra
The 39th Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, to be run over 56 km this Saturday, March 22, in Cape Town, South Africa, will be momentous for a number of …
Injury Sidelines Radcliffe From London Marathon
Posted March 6th, 2008 at 11:01 AM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons
A toe tendon injury has forced Briton Paula Radcliffe to pull out of next month’s Flora London Marathon, organizers announced today.
The world record holder in the marathon, who was aiming …
Chepkemei Sanctioned for Doping Violation
Posted February 26th, 2008 at 9:30 AM by Bob Ramsak
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports
Four-time IAAF World Half-Marathon medalist Susan Chepkemei has been sanctioned for a doping violation, the IAAF reported yesterday. In an out-of-competition …
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- Four World Leading Performances in Doha
Four world-leading performances in the middle & long distances were set at the Qatar Super Grand Prix in Doha tonight, the first stop on the IAAF Super Grand Prix circuit.
Richard Mateelong, the bronze medallist at last year’s world championships, led a 1-2-3 sweep Kenyan sweep with his 8:07.64 victory in the 3000m steeplechase, an impressive […] - TFS Podcast 140: Brian Sell Looks to 25k Title Defense for Barometer of Olympic Fitness
Today on Episode 140 of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast, I had an opportunity to chat with Brian Sell, the third place finisher in the US Olympic Trials Men’s Marathon who, along with Ryan Hall and Dathan Ritzenhein, will represent Team USA at the Olympic Marathon in Beijing.
Brian talks about the adjustments he has had to make […] - Kenyans Kithi & Kosgei Win Medtronic TC 1 Mile With Record Times
Kenyans Josephat Kithii and Rose Kosgei won last night’s Medtronic TC 1 Mile, each taking home $4,000 in prize money and setting event records.
“I’m really excited for race officials who put on a $4,000 first place prize purse for a one-mile race,” said second place Haron Lagat from Kenya through a press release. The […] - Women’s 100m Stacked for adidas Track Classic
Seven of the top 10 women in the world over 100 meters - including the last three World champions - are expected to toe the starting line at the adidas Track Classic Sunday, May 18 organizers announced Wednesday.
The adidas Track Classic is the second stop on USA Track & Field’s 2008 Outdoor Visa Championship Series. […] - TFS News Briefs: 5/09/2008
Tyson Gay To Face Usain Bolt In May
Now that Usain Bolt is the owner of the 2nd fastest 100m time in history, he is set to race world champion Tyson Gay. They will compete on May 21st at the Reebok Grand Prix. Now if the organizers could only get Asafa Powell…
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Athens Bronze-Medalist To Miss […] - Spring Marathon Season Comes To A Close In Prague On Sunday
The traditional spring marathon season comes to a close this Sunday in Prague with the 14th annual Volkswagen Prague International Marathon in the Czech capital. Runners from 73 countries are expected to start the race, organizers reported today, including elite athletes from 20 nations. More than 5,000 runners will take part in the […]
- US Track & Field Stars to Gather In Doha, Qatar
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner and triple World Outdoor champion Allyson Felix headline the American contingent for the 2008 Qatar Super Grand Prix Friday, May 9, in Doha, Qatar.
A two-time World Outdoor 400 meter champion, Wariner will step down in distance, looking to improve on his personal best of 20.19 in the 200m. He […] - Quote of the Day: 5/9/08
“You must have faith to succeed.”
- Anonymous - Injury Forces Ritzenhein Out of Healthy Kidney 10-K
Defending champion and event record holder Dathan Ritzenhein has been forced to withdraw from the 4th annual Healthy Kidney 10-K scheduled for Saturday, May 17, in New York City.
“We’re very disappointed not to be able to return to New York for the Healthy Kidney 10-K,” Ritzenhein told reporters on a conference call today hosted by […] - Michael Fout: Looking Back, Looking Forward
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #5)Welcome to the official blog of 2007 Footlocker Cross Country National Champion Michael Fout! Make sure to bookmark the link http://michaelfout.thefinalsprint.com and check back every other Thursday for Mike’s latest entries as he completes his senior year of high school running and begins his NCAA career at Florida State!
Yesterday, May 7, I […]
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