Track And Field News


Discuss (5 comments)May 9, 2008
Bolt, Powell, and Viagra- What a Comparison
Intersting commentary about Bolt's rise to 9.76 in the 100m. A comparison about his ascension.

No 10k in New York for Ritz
Dathan Ritzenhein, who is a 2008 U.S. Olympic marathoner after his second place 2:11:07 at the U.S. Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials in New York in November, had won the 2007 Healthy Kidney 10K in New York in a course record 28:08 and was expected to defend his title in that race on May 17. But for reasons he details below, he has withdrawn from the race to focus on his Olympic preparation.

Dave Scott-Thomas named OUA Coach of The Year
University of Guelph and Speed River Track and Field coach Dave Scott-Thomas was named Ontario University (all sports) coach of the year.

Discuss (0 comments)May 8, 2008
Nerves, inexperience keep Bell out of race final
As the lone representative of the Warhawk women's track and field team, freshman sprinter Brooke Bell competed in the 55-meter dash in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field National Championships at Ohio Northern University on ...

Bolt and Gay to race in 100 meters at NY track meet
Mark May 31st down on your calendar.World champion Tyson Gay will face Usain Bolt in a 100-meter showdown at the Reebok Grand Prix on May 31 on Randall's Island in New York

Discuss (0 comments)May 7, 2008
New Balance Partners With Speed River
New Balance has announced a partnership with the Speed River TFC. The Canadian based club is one of the strongest in Canada and includes Reid Coolsaet, Eric Gillis, Hilary Stellingwerff and Rob Watson.

No Bail for Tim Montgomery, says Judge
Federal judge denies bond for former NSU track star on heroin charges

Discuss (21 comments)May 6, 2008
Usain Bolt's 100m 'shocks' Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson advised Usain Bolt not to get too carried away with the astonishing 100 metres performance that saw the Jamaican clock 9.76 secs, the second fastest time in history.

Interview with Sarah Jamieson: Australian 1500m Record Holder
With Beijing fast approaching, Sarah Jamieson, a 4:00.93 1500 runner, ranked 7th in the world last year, talks about her amazing story, her journey towards Beijing, and her quest to break the 4 minute barrier.

Discuss (2 comments)May 5, 2008
Usain Bolt 9.76!!
Kingston, Jamaica - Usain Bolt was on fire at Saturday night's Jamaica International Invitation, posting a sizzling 9.76sec, the second fastest 100m time ever.