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Top Ten Moments for U.S. Distance Running in 2007

Posted December 18th, 2007 at 10:50 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Olympics

ryan hall dathan ritzenhein brian sell qualify for 2007 olympic marathon team_250wideWhat a difference 7 years can make. Back in the “Dark Ages” of U.S. distance running circa 2000, there wasn’t a lot to cheer about or acknowledge, or put simply, U.S. distance running was in a funk.

And now, in 7 short years, due mainly to training groups, dedicated athletes and coaches, increased financial support, more promotion and success (think Meb & Deena) begetting more success (see the below), the United States has dramatically more to cheer about and moreover, has inspiration and a foundation for current and future stars. From a shortage of best moments 7 years ago to a surfeit of best moments, here are the best of 2007 for U.S. distance running:
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New York Road Runners’ CENTRAL PARK LOOP

Posted October 25th, 2007 at 7:05 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics

u.s. olympic men's marathon trials logo 2007 november 3This Week on Chasing Glory…

American distance running has made a comeback, with the development of young talent and the spotlight on marquee events such as the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s Marathon in New York City. The Olympic Trials race is turning heads across the nation and around the world, and the mantra for this week is “Americans can run.”

Want to know more? Visit www.nyrr.org/chasingglory to view the videos in their entirety and read the accompanying text

Did You Know?

Forty years ago, in Alamosa, CO, the U.S. Olympic marathon team was selected by a single race for the first time. An Olympic steeplechaser from New Mexico named George Young won the Olympic Trials in 2:30:48 in his marathon debut.

In Jersey City, NJ, in 1988, prize money was first awarded to athletes in an Olympic Trials event (in something other than an equestrian event).

The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men’s Marathon will award a prize purse of $250,000, going 10 deep. Each of the three athletes who compete in the 2008 Olympic Games will receive a $20,000 Olympic marathon team bonus (payable post-Beijing).
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