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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 7, 2008

TFS News Briefs: 2/12/08

Posted February 12th, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports, TFS News Briefs

UK Athletics Allows Chambers to Compete But Is Not Happy About It
UK Athletics, the governing body of British Track & Field will allow previously-banned sprinter Dwain Chambers to compete in the IAAF World Indoor Championships. The relented after Chambers threatened a lawsuit; however, they are not happy about it and have issued a strongly-worded statement expressing their displeasure.
Read more at: [Yorkshire Post, UK]

Hall Won’t Compete in World X-C Championships
Ryan Hall, in a phone call to the New York Track Writers Association, told them that he would not compete in the IAAF World Cross-Country Championships (Edinburgh, Scotland, March 30th) if he were to qualify, saying,” I don’t think I would go because I don’t think it would fit into my [London Marathon] buildup.” Since Hall was probably a shoe in, that leaves one extra slot for a determined runner who might not otherwise make the team.
Read more at: [NY Times]

WCSN Has Impressive 2008 Schedule
WCSN has an impressive lineup of track & field and cross-country events, including the IAAF World Track & Field Indoor Championships (3/7-3/9 in Valencia, Spain), the IAAF World Cross Country Championships (3/30 in Edinburgh, Scotland) and a host of IAAF Super Grand Prix, Grand Prix and Permit meetings throughout the year.
Read more at: [WCSN]
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New Website Launched to Monitor Jenny Crain’s Condition

Posted October 9th, 2007 at 2:59 PM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results, SPOTLIGHT

A new website, http://jennycrain.net/ has been set up to allow family and friends to monitor Jenny Crain’s progress. She’s the USA athlete who was struck by a car and seriously injured while training last Aug. 21.

There’s a blog on the front page which describes her recovery progress, and a page where you can leave her your good wishes. There’s also information on how to make a donation to her recovery fund.

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On the Road & Around the Track: TFS News Briefs September 19, 2007

Posted September 19th, 2007 at 4:06 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Announcements, TFS News Briefs

Chicago’s New Olympic Logo Unveiled
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley unveiled the new Olympic logo today at a ceremony at the Walt Disney Magnet School in Lakeview, IL. The new logo features a six point star. Each point represents the following values: Hope, Respect, Harmony, Friendship, Excellence , Celebration. Read more at: [Chicago Business]

Catherine Ndereba’s Running Earns Her Job Promotion
Catherine Ndereba of Kenya, two-time winner of the world champioships marathon, has earned a promotion because of her victory in Osaka. She works as a prison officer in Kenya. Read more at: [SuperAthletics]

Track Stars to Become Prosecution Witnesses in Balco Trial?
Former track & field stars Marion Jones, Tim Montgomery, CJ Hunter, Alvin and Calvin Harrison, among others, could testify for the federal government in the Balco doping scandal trial. Coach Trevor Graham will go on trial in November. Read more at: [Washington Post]
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On the Road & Around the Track:TFS News Briefs 9/13/07

Posted September 13th, 2007 at 1:29 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, TFS News Briefs

U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Just Got “Officially” Interesting
The leading contenders in the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon on November 3rd, 2007 have officially entered the race. Dan Browne (unattached / Nike), Ryan Hall (unattached), Abdi Abdirahman (unattached / Nike), Meb Keflezighi (unattached / Nike) and Alan Culpepper (unattached / Nike) are among the entrants. You can see the entry list at: [USATF]. Also, please vote for who you think is the favorite to qualify by voting in TheFinalSprint.com’s poll in the column to the right (Below the RSS Feeds)!

Wariner: Sub 43 in 2007?
Jeremy Wariner will continue chasing his dream of becoming the first human to run a sub 43 400m Dash this Sunday in Berlin. He is also scheduled to compete in Warsaw, Poland and Shanghai, China later this month. Read more at: [IAAF Golden League] and [JeremyWariner.com]

Marathoner Jenny Crain Remains in Critical Condition
Jenny Crain remains hospitalized and in critical condition after being hit by a car while training in Milwaukee on 8/21/2007. You can contribute to her Make It Happen recovery fund and read more at: [Make It Happen] [The Register-Guard]

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Make It Happen Fund:
You can now contribute to Jenny Crain’s recovery

Posted August 28th, 2007 at 6:17 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

You can contribute to USA marathoner Jenny Crain’s recovery through a special fund which has been set up to assist her. Donations are being accepted at the following address:

Jenny Crain—Make It Happen Fund
c/o M&I Bank—Mail 098-9120
Attn: Cathy Haukedahl
651 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Or you can also visit any M&I Bank and let the teller know you would like to contribute to the Jenny Crain—Make It Happen Fund. To find an M&I Bank, visit http://www.mibank.com.

We continue to pray for Jenny’s swift and complete recovery.

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Hospital Official: Jenny Crain still in NICU, critical condition

Posted August 23rd, 2007 at 10:24 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

According to a Froedtert Hospital official, U.S. marathoner Jenny Crain remains in critical condition and is being closely monitored and cared for by physicians in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Jenny, a young, beautiful and talented athlete, was tragically hit by a car yesterday in the midst of one of her regular training runs in the Milwaukee, WI.

As per the plethora of email request that have come in over the last 24 hours, TheFinalSprint.com will do our best to provide regular updates on her condition and pass along any new information when it becomes available.

Please keep Jenny in your thoughts and join us in praying for her full and speedy recovery.

For more information on where to send flowers, cards, and other sentiments, please click here.

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American marathoner Jenny Crain struck by car

Posted August 22nd, 2007 at 11:13 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

U.S. marathoner Jenny Crain was struck by a car while on a training run and is in critical condition, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. You can read the story by clicking here and/or by going to www.jsonline.com

Jenny is a longtime friend and I would ask you to please join me in praying for a swift recovery for her. If you would like to send a card of flowers, here is the address:

Jenny Crain
c/o Froedtert Hospital
Attn: NICU and/or Atten: Family Center
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53226

If you have further inquiries and/or want more information, please…
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