Track And Field News
Discuss (6 comments)May 23, 2008
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Olympic gold medalist admits doping Olympic gold medalist Antonio Pettigrew admitted publicly for the first time Thursday that he used performance-enhancing substances during a long, successful sprinting career in which he passed all drug tests. The admission came during the last day of testimony for the government in the trial of his former coach, Trevor Graham, who is accused of lying to federal authorities investigating doping in sports. Graham has pleaded not guilty. It was also revealed Thursday that Olympic sprint champion Justin Gatlin worked undercover for authorities investigating doping in sports, according to the testimony of IRS agent Erwin Rogers. |
Discuss (1 comments)May 22, 2008Despite stress fracture of femur, Radcliffe not giving up on Games
World-record holder Paula Radcliffe expects to run the marathon at the Beijing Olympics despite an injury to her left leg.An MRI scan Thursday revealed a low-grade stress fracture of her left femur. The injury also affects her hip. Still, the Englishwoman says she's "90 to 100 percent" likely to compete in the marathon Aug. 19.
Discuss (1 comments)May 21, 2008
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“Running Film Festival†in Eugene Sure to Be An Unforgettable Experience Without a doubt, the biggest off-track happening during the Trials will be the upcoming Running Film Festival (RFF)– where a percentage of ticket sales will benefit the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund and their will be guest appearances and Q&A's with running celebrities. Film submission entries are still being accepted, but the schedule of feature-length films, documentaries and shorts currently includes Fam's new Run Reckless, Run For Your Life, The Long Green Line, Showdown, Indulgence, Spirit of the Marathon, and a sneak preview of Gabe Jennings' new movies! |
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Volunteer XC Coach Lomong Hits Olympic "A" Standard Lopez Lomong, the new volunteer coach for the Air Force cross country team, earned the Olympic `A' qualifying mark in the 1500-meter run at the adidas Track Classic over the weekend. Lomong, a two-time national champion and five-time All-American at Northern Arizona (2005-07), finished fourth at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., with a career-best time of 3:36.36. |
Discuss (0 comments)May 20, 2008
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Texas senior Manzano eyes NCAAs, Olympic Games This article discusses Manzano's goal of making the Olympic team and how running in Osaka was important in preparing him to face world-class competition. |
Discuss (1 comments)May 19, 2008
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3:33 1500m man, Mark Fountain: Interview 3:33 1500m man, Mark Fountain, is one of Australia’s fastest ever 1500m runners. Currently based in Arkansas, in the USA, Mark has had an impressive career which culminated in him winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games 1500m in Melbourne. Although not as well known, Mark has a better personal best than Craig Mottram over 1500m. We catch up with Mark as he prepares for his assault on a Beijing qualifying standard. |
