Dathan Ritzenhein Withdraws From Boston Marathon With Injury

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Dathan Ritzenhein announced on Wednesday that he has withdrawn from the 2018 Boston Marathon. In a tweet, Ritzenhein cited an injury in his SI joint that he suffered last week in practice.

Devastated to say I won’t be racing Boston Marathon. I am truly gutted by this now. Best of luck to all my fellow runners who have earned their spot and are racing this Monday. A little more posted below. pic.twitter.com/dK8jOo6fKP
— Dathan Ritzenhein (@djritzenhein) April 11, 2018

“It is incredibly difficult, especially this late in the preparation and where my fitness is,” Ritzenhein said of the injury. “We were just starting the taper and (I had) no issues going on before; training was the most healthy in years and I was greatly enjoying the process.”

The 35-year-old hasn’t finished a marathon since 2015 but looked to be ready to compete after his second-place finish at last month’s New York City Half Marathon in March.

“Like so many times before, I will heal and get back out there. These moments, while horrible now, make the success so rewarding.”

New Mexico, Boise Mix It Up Again | MWC Preview

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A loaded women’s distance field and a dynamite sprinting duo will be on display in Albuquerque at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships.

Weekend Watch Guide: Conference Championships

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It's conference championship weekend! FloTrack is your home for five NCAA conference meets on Friday and Saturday plus the BU Last Chance Invite in Boston on Sunday. Check below to see when your favorite events/athletes compete.

Nine Of The Biggest Questions For Big Ten Indoors

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Conference championship weekend is upon us with NCAA teams across the nation racing for team titles and pursuing qualifying times that will ensure their place at March’s NCAA Indoor Championships.

Down Goes Tefera: Jakob Ingebrigtsen Sprints Past WR Holder

The world record honeymoon is over for Samuel Tefera, and his fellow wunderkind Jakob Ingebrigtsen has ended it as the 18-year-old Norwegian defeated the new 1,500m world record holder on Wednesday in Düsseldorf, Germany, 3:36.02 to 3:36.34.

Comprehensive Field Event Coverage At 2019 Big Ten Championships

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The 2019 Big Ten Indoor Championships will offer track and field fans the opportunity to customize their viewing experience of this weekend’s meet at the University of Michigan.

House Of Run: USATF Indoor Preview, Tefera's WR, UK Selection Screw-Up

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Jason and Kevin discuss Samuel Tefera stealing Yomif Kejelcha’s thunder and running the 1500m world record, Laura Muir’s 4:18 mile, Great Britain committing another self-inflicted selection wound, the confusing IAAF world records in the 5K and this weekend’s USATF Indoor Championships.

FloSports To Live Stream 2019 Big 12 Indoor And Outdoor Championships

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Deal includes live and on-demand coverage of Swimming and Diving, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Wrestling, and Softball

Weekend Recap: Tefera Crashes Kejelcha's World Record Party

In recent weeks I have been referring to the 2019 indoor season as the winter of Kejelcha, as the Ethiopian’s string of fast performances have made him arguably the top attraction in the sport so far this year.

Samuel Tefera Upsets Yomif Kejelcha, Breaks 1500m WR

Ethiopian Samuel Tefera broke the world record in the 1500m on Saturday, running 3:31.04 in Birmingham, England to better Hicham El Guerrouj’s mark of 3:31.18 from 1997.

Hassan, Wanders To Race Monaco 5K On Sunday

Monaco is typically known as the home for one of the world’s top Diamond League meets. But this Sunday, a few of the biggest names in the world will take to the roads on the French Riviera in a 5K. The men’s field is highlighted by Julien Wanders, who just broke the European record in the half marathon, while Sifan Hassan is the top entrant for the women.