July 2008 Track and Field Articles

Berkeley, CA – GU Energy Gel is proud to announce that Olympic Marathoner Magdalena Lewy Boulet has entered a long-term sponsorship contract with GU as her exclusive energy gel and sports drink supplier.Magdalena, known as "Chewy Lewy," impressed the running world at the recent women's Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston, leading for 24 miles by over 2 minutes. After finishing second, with a personal record of 2 hours, 30 minutes and 19 seconds, Lewy Boulet will represent the United States in the upcoming Summer Olympics in China.  It was not an easy road to the Olympics for Lewy Boulet, who… more »

The legend and the legacy of Arthur Lydiard is alive and well. Perhaps the method he developed over a 50 year period is more popular today than when he coached Olympians directly or headed various national governing bodies of sport throughout the world. From New Zealand’s greatest athlete ever, Olympic Gold medalist and world record holder, Dr. Peter Snell to Finland’s legendary Lasse Viren, Lydiard’s influence was widespread and the success of it was undeniable. Since his passing in 2004, while on tour in the US, 4 time Olympian Lorraine Moller and Nobuya ‘Nobby’ Hashizume, one of the most knowledgeable… more »

Emmen Back on Track in EuropeDrops almost two seconds off seasonal best in first week on Europeantrack circuitJuly 17, 2008 It seems Tetlo Emmen has been "shaking the rust off"all season. Two weeks ago in Eugene, OR at the US Olympic Track &Field Trials, Emmen laced up his spikes and raced towards his dream ofan Olympic berth along with the nation's best in the 800 meters.Unfortunately for the 24 year old, what began as a stroll around thetrack in his quarterfinal heat ended in a blistering 200 meter sprintto the finish that proved to be too much speed for Emmen… more »

INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track & Field Board of Directors on Thursday approved top sports executive Doug Logan, the former Commissioner, President and CEO of Major League Soccer, as its next CEO. A bilingual sports and entertainment leader with a proven track record of generating long-term sponsor partnerships, television outreach and high fan attendance, Logan and MLS in 1996 were named Sports Industrialist of the Year by Sports Business Daily. Logan led MLS during its enormously successful 1995 start-up through 1999. He orchestrated the launch of the league's inaugural season, averaging attendances of over 17,000 per game, highlighted by two single-game… more »

INDIANAPOLIS - An experienced American team featuring 15 Olympic medalists, 31 World Outdoor Championships medalists and 10 individual outdoor American record holders will represent the United States in track & field competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic Committee on Monday announced a 126-athlete track & field squad that will be led by multi-time medalists Allyson Felix, Lauryn Williams, Sanya Richards, Bernard Lagat, Tyson Gay, Adam Nelson, Bryan Clay and Jeremy Wariner. Defending individual Olympic medalists include 2004 gold medalists Shawn Crawford (M200) and Jeremy Wariner (M400) and silver medalists… more »

Reining Olympic gold medalist and two-time World champion Jeremy Wariner bounced back from his runner-up finish at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials to win a hard fought men's 400 meters Friday at the Golden Gala in Rome. Wariner out-leaned 2007 World Outdoor silver medalist and 2008 Olympic Trials champion LaShawn Merritt at the line to win in 44.36 to Merritt's 44.37.

Other top finishers on the day included two-time World 200m champion Allyson Felix in the 400m, who easily outdistanced the field to win in 50.25. World-ranked #1 in the 400m, Sanya Richards was the runner-up… more »

Quick Hits Day 10Hasay Out, But Finishes Strong | What a week for Jordan Hasay the prep phenom out of Mission College Prep in San Luis Obispo. Jordan was not in the original field for the Womens 1500m in any of the first three heats until another athlete pulled out. When Nicole Teter scratched, after placing 3rd in the Womens 800m, a spot opened up for Hasay. A little nervous but not fearful of the professional talent all around her, Hasay's light shined strong throughout the trials. When Hasay entered the mixed area after her first race, her comments made… more »

Well is anybody completely miffed, yet?I hear a collective yawn from the general populace. Yes this is how we create apathy towards track and field in Canada, we let desk dwellers prairie dog in their cubicles entertaining each other with poor decisions.Canada will be represented at the Olympics in track by Gary Reed and Achraf Tadilli in the 800m. Taylor Milne and Kevin Sullilvan in the 1500m and Megan Metcalfe in the 5000m, that’s it!Congratulations to the above named individuals, who are truly great athletes and representatives of our country, may they achieve career bests.But what about the other athletes… more »

Sprinter Tyson Gay, 12 steps into his 200m quarterfinals race, crashed into the track as he began his turn down the home stretch. Looking to be stunned and in pain, Gay sat up on the track motioning from side to side with what apeared to be a left-hamstring or left-knee injury. No official word has hit the wire yet inside the media tent. Based off of the live-video feed, Gay was carried onto a rolling wheelchair and escorted from the track after almost flipping head over heels in lane 7. The crowd erupted in a collective gasp when Gay stumbled… more »

Men's Steeple             Fourteen athletes advanced to this afternoon's men's steeplechase final. All of the favorites advanced, although not without incident. The top four finishers in each heat advance automatically, while the next six fastest between the two heats also go on. Steve Slattery, who came in with the top qualifying time (8:15.69) left things to chance in a loaded first field. He finished fifth and had to wait for the second heat before knowing whether he was in the final. Brian Olinger, the second-fastest entry (8:19.29) barely advanced as well. He was the 14th of 14 qualifiers. He just… more »

Women's 5,000m Final Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher have become two of the stars of these trials already. The two had a much-anticipated dual in the 10,000m already and much has been made of their decision to double back in the 5,000m. Each woman advanced to the final relatively easily, but there they face stiffer competition than they did in the 10,000m. Jenn Rhines and Lauren Fleshman join Flanagan and Goucher as the only members of the field with the A-standard. Flanagan came in with the best time (Her 14:44 American Record from last summer). Rhines, Goucher and Fleshman qualified… more »

As of 10 p.m. Pacific time, July 3, 2008 American M100m 9.77 Tyson Gay 28 June 2008 W100H hept. 12.65 Hyleas Fountain 27 June 2008 W3000SC 9:27.58 Anna Willard 3 July 2008 Olympic Trials W100H hept. 12.65 Hyleas Fountain 27 June 2008 M100m 9.77 Tyson Gay 28 June 2008 Mdecathlon 8,832 Bryan Clay 30 June 2008 WJavelin 58.44m/191-9 Kara Patterson 30 June 2008 W3000SC 9:27.58 Anna Willard 3 July 2008 National Championship W100H hept. 12.65 Hyleas Fountain 27 June 2008 M100m 9.77 Tyson Gay 28 June 2008 W3000SC 9:27.58 Anna Willard 3 July 2008 Hayward Field M100m 9.77 Tyson Gay… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 10 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 10 Sunday July 6 Theme: Send-Off to Beijing On this last day of competition we are celebrating the athletes who have earned the right to represent the USA, en route to Beijing. After the final event we will have a short closing ceremony that includes a Chinese dragon procession around the track and into the festival. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 10-15 minutes) (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. –… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 9 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 9 Saturday July 5 Theme: Heritage Day Eugene is Track Town, USA and we will showcase the heritage of track and field in the local area. We will highlight some of the “Men of Oregon” as well as the athletes who participated in the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympic Trials. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 10-15 minutes) (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium) 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 8 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 8 Friday July 4 Theme: Celebrate America As we celebrate Independence Day, we will focus on the American athletes who have given us great performances throughout the years. The grand finale will be a fireworks display following the conclusion of the Men's 10K. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 10-15 minutes) (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium) 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Festival Hours: Hayward Field… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 7 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 7 Thursday July 3 Theme: Sport Meets Art The City of Eugene’s motto is “World's Greatest City of the Arts & Outdoors.” To honor the intersection of the City of the Arts & Outdoors and Track Town USA, we will display sport-inspired art throughout the Eugene 08 Festival. There will also be an art exhibit/challenge in Eugene 08 partner Windermere Real Estate’s tent. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 10-15 minutes) (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium) 3:00… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 6 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 6 Wednesday July 2 Theme: Community Day On the second non-competition day, we will celebrate Community Day. There will be an all-comers meet for individuals of all abilities ages 13 and up starting at 4:00 p.m. To acknowledge those in need in our community, Food for Lane County will position bins at the entrances to the Festival and community members are encouraged to bring donations. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 15 -20 minutes) Festival Hours: Hayward Field opens: On… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 5 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 5 Tuesday July 1 Theme: Youth Day On this non-competition day, we will be celebrating the contributions of youth and encouraging their continued involvement in the sport. There will be an All-Comers Meet for youth of all abilities 12 and under. Eugene 08 Festival music and entertainment will be youth oriented. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 15 -20 minutes) Festival Hours: Hayward Field opens: On the Festival Stage: 4:00p.m. - 4:20p.m. 4:50p.m. - 5:50p.m. 6:20p.m. - 7:20p.m. 7:50p.m. -… more »

Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 4 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: Eugene 08 Festival Schedule Day 4 Monday June 30 Theme: Sport and the Environment Eugene is a very environmentally conscious city so we will showcase the efforts by the LOC to make Eugene 08 as climate friendly as possible. The day’s activities will highlight the solar stage, the Safeway Track Town Power Station (people pedaling to generate battery power), and our waste management plans. Free Shuttle Hours: (every 10-15 minutes) (to/from South Eugene High School & Autzen Stadium) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.… more »

Quick Hits Day 7The Eugene 7 | The USATF issued a statement this morning regarding the Adam Goucher in the 10k situation. Media at the trials has recently picked up the story regarding 7 athletes who have higher qualifying times that Goucher, yet as of July 3, will not be included in Friday nights finals.“Any athlete lacking a qualifying mark in any event is allowed, under USA Track & Field rules, to appeal their entry into the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. A two-person Entry Appeals Jury examines all such appeals and rules on them on an individual basis. Several appeals… more »

Qdoba Lunch today at 1960 Emerald st. at 12:45 Pm. Also today we are meeting with our Black Cactus Shirt at 7 PM, taking a picture and heading over to the 200 mark to cheer on the Black Cactus and the rest of the 10K guys.     View Larger Map  more »

Women's 400m Final     The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds have wittled the women's 400m entrants down to eight finalists. Ebonie Floyd, Monica Hargove, Debbie Dunn, Mary Wineberg, Sanya Richards, Natashia Hastings, Dee Dee Trotter and Monique Henderson all advanced for the chance to earn a spot on the Olympic team. To qualify for the Olympics (put simply), an athlete must be among the top-three finishers who posses an Olympic A-standard time. For the distance races in the US, this procedure has been relatively complicated in recent years. Though less likely now, a competitor could concievably finish last and go on… more »

Who signed with what shoe company and agent. Arianna Lambie - PSM Bobby Curtis - Nic Bideau Walter Dix - Icon Management Josh Mcdougal - Flynn Sports Alysia Johnson - Flynn Sports Klye Alcorn - Flynn Sports Stephen Pifer - Total Sports Billy Nelson - Total Sports Sean Quigley - Kimbia Brittany Reese - World Express Athletic Mgmt Trish Bartholomew - World Express Athletic Mgmt Russell Brown - Total Sports Adidas Asics - Bianca Knight(Global) - - - - - Brooks New Balance - - - - - - Nike Puma - Lopez Lomong(PSM) - Brent Vaughn - Leo Manzano… more »