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Rule change concerns Gatlin
Posted by LG
Olympic 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin is among several leading athletes concerned about a proposed new false start rule.
For most marathoners, finishing is grandest prize
Posted by LG
Some were competing for cash and prizes, and every second mattered. For others, it was more about completion, and less about time.
Kinyanjui turns race into One-Country Music Marathon
Posted by LG
Kinyanjui bided his time until the final half-mile and overcame Kibet, 30, to clock 2:15:37 to Kibet's 2:16:04.
U.S. marathoners back in pack
Posted by LG
Kenyans have dominated the CMM (Country Music Marathon)on the men's side since its inception in 2000, winning it every time. On the women's side, the Eastern Europeans have been atop the standings, with a few Kenyans mixed in.
Few considered favorites for marathon win
Posted by LG
The hills and warm temperatures will play a role in dwindling the size of both packs from the 10-18-mile marks, where as little as 3-5 men and 2-3 women will remain vying for the top prize. Certainly, a bold surge by a courageous competitor in either race, is possible, but the most likely scenario is that both races will be determined in the final 3-6 miles.
Marathon Will Be A Go – Rain Or Shine
Posted by LG
Crews will still be completing the setup for the 26-mile course throughout the day and night Friday. The weather has created some tough working conditions, but organizers said the rain hasn't slowed them down.
Hungry for more success Gatlin aims at World Championships titles
Posted by LG
The engaging 23-year-old doesn’t hesitate when asked if his summer plans include contesting both dashes in the Finnish capital. “Most definitely,” he said. “I'm not a complete athlete unless I can go out there and compete in two races.”
Three key race adjustments should delight marathoners
Posted by LG
In response to feedback from last year's event, Zocks directed three significant improvements for this year's event: Wider start, wave start, and elimination of a hill.
A test athletes can't study for
Posted by Matt
Administer of random drug testing gets ranked 4th among the worst sports jobs to have. Good article by Tom Weir in USA Today about Beth Binkley of Tennessee, aka ‘the pee lady’. Could you please hold that cup a little more steady.
Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is “The Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812, in which the volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, serving under Gen. Andrew Jackson, displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans. source: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/bluebook/online/bbonline.htm
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