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Lead Stories: Sunday, September 7, 2008

Records fall as USA Masters Outdoor Championships conclude

Posted August 6th, 2007 at 7:45 AM by Martha Jones

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

More world and American records were broken during the final day of competition of the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships here Sunday on the campus of the University of Maine.

More than 1,100 athletes ages 30 to 95+ competed in the four day event.

Numerous records were broken throughout the meet and a number of individuals added to that total before competition came to a close Sunday afternoon.
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Podcast 59: 3-Time National Champ TRENIERE CLEMENT

Posted June 20th, 2007 at 2:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 59 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with three-time National Champion TRENIERE CLEMENT as she prepares to defend her 1500m title at this week’s AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Indianapolis, IN.

Since moving to Knoxville, TN to be trained by Coach J.J. Clark and to train with a talented group that includes Hazel Clark, Clement has set P.R’s in both the 800 and 1500m and won three national titles.

In the interview Treniere talks about how Coach Clark and Hazel have helped her to become a more dominate and confident athlete, how she feels about her performances thus far in 2007, the competition at this week’s nationals and her strategy for defending her 1500m title.

Download the podcast to hear Treniere discuss these topics, as well as, potential racing plans for the rest of the year, her role models as a developing athlete, her running roots, what it’s like to compete against Hazel (her training partner and close friend), the benefits of moving away from your comfort zones and taking risks in life, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Treniere Clement
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 11.3 MB
Length: 16:35

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Podcast 57: Teleconference interview with Matt Tegenkamp & Chris Solinsky

Posted June 13th, 2007 at 2:41 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode 57 of The Final Sprint Podcast features a teleconference interview with Matt Tegenkamp and Chris Solinsky. The teleconference was hosted by KIMbia Athletics on Tuesday, June 12th and the primary questioning was conducted by Runner’s World’s Peter Gambaccini.

Matt set a new American two mile record at last weekend’s Prefontaine Classic, running 8:07.07. The time broke the old record, set by Alan Webb, by more than four seconds. Two days prior to Matt’s record-setting performance, Chris, his former University of Wisconsin teammate, successfully defended his 5000m title at the NCAA Championships.

Download the podcast to hear Matt and Chris speak about these exceptional performances, the upcoming USA Outdoor T&F Champs, their summer racing schedules & goals for the year, Chris’ recent decision to also sign with KIMbia Athletics, and much more!

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Hosts: KIMbia Athletics’ Matt Taylor
Primary Interviewer: Runner’s World’s Peter Gambaccini
Guests: Matt Tegenkamp; Chris Solinsky
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 17.8 MB
Length: 19:27

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Favorites advance during
Day 1 of NCAA Championships

Posted June 7th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

The 2007 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships opened on a relatively cool Wednesday at Sacramento’s Hornet Stadium.

While not devoid of drama (especially for the participants, their coaches, and families) the first day featured qualifying rounds. LOTS of qualifying rounds!

For the distance fans, the schedule featured prelims in the 800-meters during the afternoon, then was capped off with four straight steeplechases followed by four 5000-meter prelims.
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