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TFS Podcast 140: Brian Sell Looks to 25k Title Defense for Barometer of Olympic Fitness
Posted May 9th, 2008 at 6:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Road Racing
Today on Episode 140 of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast, I had an opportunity to chat with Brian Sell, the third place finisher in …
TFS Running Podcast 139: Gatorade XC Runner of the Year CHRIS DERRICK
Posted May 1st, 2008 at 1:30 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, High School
On Episode 139 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had the pleasure of being joined by …
TFS Running Podcast 138:
Pat Henry: Texas A&M
Track & Field Head Coach
Posted April 30th, 2008 at 7:35 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, College
On Episode 138 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had the distinct privilege of being joined by …
TFS Running Podcast 137: 2007 Foot Locker High School XC Champ Michael Fout
Posted April 30th, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, High School
Today on Episode 137 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had an opportunity to speak with LaPorte, Indiana High School senior Michael …
2008 World Marathon Majors Series Continues With Boston Marathon
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 1:31 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The 2008 World Marathon Majors (WMM) series continued today with the crowning of the men’s and women’s champions at the 112th running of the Boston Marathon. The inaugural WMM men’s champion Robert …
LIVE at the Boston Marathon: 7-time Tour de France Winner Lance Armstrong Finishes in 2:50:58
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:49 PM by Jared Markowitz
Section: Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has finished his first Boston Marathon in a very respectable 2:50:58, good for 488th place overall. Lance …
LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot Wins 112th Boston Marathon; Matches Bill Rodgers with 4 Boston Wins
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:09 PM by Jared Markowitz
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot has won the 112th Boston Marathon in a blistering time of 2:07:46. It is his third consecutive Boston victory and fourth overall, matching the legendary …
LIVE at the Boston Marathon: 22-yr old Dire Tune Wins Closest Boston Marathon in History
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
In the closest race in the 112 year history of the Boston Marathon, 22-yr old Dire Tune of Ethiopia defeated Russia’s 25-yr old stallion Alevtina Bikitimrova. Tune crossed the line in 2:25:21 and became the youngest Boston champion since …
LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Cheruiyot Dominant at 35k
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:54 AM by Jared Markowitz
Section: Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The 112th Boston Marathon has become a showdown between Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and the clock as he continues to attack his own course record. He has built a 30 …
LIVE at the Boston Marathon: Tune, Biktimrova battle through final 3.2 miles in extremely close race
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 11:50 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Tune and Biktimirova a 5:12 mile between 22 and 23, and they continue to run essentially stide-by-side as they head towards the 24 mike mark.
Tune looks more comfortable than Bikitimirova at this point, and most believe the young Ethiopian also …
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- Obama Tries the Hurdles at Oregon Twilight
Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama visited the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field yesterday for the Oregon Twilight meeting.
In this short video by RunnerSpace’s Ross Krempley, you can see Obama take a stab at the hurdles:More importantly, in a terrific long sprint on the last lap, Oregon’s Andrew Wheating ran a […]
- 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 […]
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