Special Coverage: U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Nicole Teter, Olympic Qualifier for 800m, Fourth Place: "I knew immediately that I would be on the team because I looked at the times. I was really tired, but I'm just really excited to be representing my country again. It has been a tough road to get here, but I am a two-time Olympian and cannot wait to get to China."
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German Fernandez: Gatorade National Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year
July 3 2008 from Running USA wire (RIVERBANK, CA) In its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in partnership with RISE Magazine, has announced German Fernandez (file photo) of Riverbank High School (Riverbank, Calif.) as its 2007-08 Gatorade National Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year.
Western States 100-mile Endurance Run Cancelled Due to Fires
Due to the unprecedented amount of wildfires that have struck northern California in recent days and the health risks that have been associated with these wildfires, the 35th running of the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run has been cancelled. The Board of Trustees of the Western States Endurance Run has consulted with many local and state race partners, including the U.S.
Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Set for November
June 26, 2008 from press release (Monterey Bay CA) The sixth annual presentation of the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2008, drawing both elite runners and recreational enthusiasts to compete in a variety of running/walking events over two days.
Ryan Hall Teams Up with World Vision Team + Move a Million Miles
June 26, 2008 from press release (BIG BEAR LAKE, CA) - As the 2008 Summer Olympics approach, Ryan Hall, a member of the U.S. Olympic team, is setting his sights not only on winning a gold medal for the men's marathon in Beijing but on helping children and families in need in Africa. Ryan and his wife, Sara, (a prospective member of the U.S.
California's Fernandez Breaks 2 Mile Record
German Fernandez, from California, ran 8:34:40 for 2 miles at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, NC on Friday breaking the National High School record of 8:36.3 set in 1979. Fernandez also broke another record in the process---by running 7:59.38 for 3000 meters thus breaking the previous record of 8:03:67.
2008 Cal State Meet: Greatest All Time Prep Double Ever!
Photo: Christine Babcock, a senior at Irvine Woodbridge High, was as dominating as German Fernandez in the girls’ 1600m where she won in 4:33.82 to break her week-old national federation record of 4:36.57 set on the same Cerritos College track 8 days earlier in the Southern Section Masters Meet.
Update: Long Beach International City Bank Marathon
June 13, 2008 / LONG BEACH, CA - The course for the 24th Long Beach International City Bank Marathon - nationally known for its scenic mix of oceanside views and city landmarks - just got more scenic and fun.
Wangai, Gromova win 2008 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego
June 1, 2008 / From press release. San Diego, CA - June 1, 2008 - With coastal temperatures and overcast skies, the 2008 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon crowned two new champions in the men's and women's races. Competing in near ideal distance running conditions, Simon Wangai of Kenya emerged victorious in the crowded field at the 11th annual Rock 'n' Roll in San Diego.
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Californians Could Sweep Women's Olympic Marathon Trials
By Mark Winitz / March/April 2008 / California Track & Running News. No kidding. Approximately 125 women will compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon in Boston on Sunday, April 20--the day before the 112th Boston Marathon. And, it's conceivable that Golden Staters could grab the top three places and qualify for this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing. Sure, it's unlikely.
