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The Curious Tale Of Tianna Madison

Tianna Madison has been a popular subject of discussion among members of the media. The Elyria, Ohio native and former Tennessee Volunteer has stormed through the mixed zone after each of her 100 and…Read More

Vin Lananna Steps Down As Oregon Head Coach

Vin Lananna will step down from his position as Director of Track & Field at the University of Oregon, according to a tweet by Doug Binder. Although Lananna will no longer be head coach, he will…Read More

UC Davis Grad Kim Conley Qualifies For London Olympics

UC Davis grad Kim Conley finished third in Thursday’s 5000 meter final at the U.S. Olympic Trials, running 15:19.79 to qualify for the Olympic Games in London. In a thrilling final straightaway,…Read More

Strong Collegiate Presence In Women’s 5000 Final

The increased professionalization of track and field has made it increasingly difficult for college athletes to be competitive at the national level, but the women’s 5000 meters set to go off on…Read More

Back To The Future: The Life And Times Of Justin Gatlin

No need for a DeLorean or Dr. Emmet Brown, and we aren’t talking about Marty McFly. However track and field does have Justin Gatlin, the newly minted U.S. Olympic Trials 100 meter champion whose comeback…Read More

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Olympic Trials Day 3 Photos

Things are only heating up in day 3! Great things yesterday from the Men and Women’s 100 Meter…Read More

USA Track & Field Announces 100 Meter Tie Break Procedure

Video of statement from Jill Geer, USATF spokesperson: Watch more video of 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials,…Read More

Allyson Felix, Jeneba Tarmoh Involved In Dead Heat For Final Olympic Spot

Most team sports go to overtime when a ballgame is tied after regulation. Track and field, however,…Read More

Ashton Eaton Shatters Decathlon World Record

Release via USA Track & Field: Ashton Eatonbrought a record capacity crowd to full roar Saturday…Read More

USA Track & Field Legends To Hit Hardwood At 2012 Olympic Trials

Some of USATF’s greatest legends will swap venues at the 2012 Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Ore.,…Read More

Accessing Lolo Jones’s London Chances

Lolo Jones has become the media darling of track an field in recent months, capturing America’s…Read More

Natosha Rogers Shocks The World In 10k Final

Texas A&M junior Natosha Rogers was the surprise champion of the 10,000 meter final at the NCAA…Read More

Olympic Trials Day 1 Photos

Just a little recap in photos of the first day of the Olympic Trials in Eugene Oregon.  We’ve…Read More

A Poetic Tribute To The Olympic Trials

Thanks to Jason Liao for the wonderful poem before the Olympic Trials kick off later today. Track fans…Read More

The Calm Before The Storm – Hayward Field Pre-Meet Pictures

My first trip to Eugene was in 2010 for the Prefontaine Classic. Hayward Field was as spectacular as…Read More

Joseph Chirlee The X-Factor In Men’s 10,000 Meters

Who is Joseph Chirlee? Good question. Chirlee is a Kenyan native who became a naturalized American citizen…Read More

New Faces And Old Warriors To Battle In Men’s 10,000 Meters

In recent memory few can remember a U.S. Olympic Trials where the 10k would be either interesting, close…Read More

Eugene 2012 Power Rankings #5: The Final Countdown To The Olympic Trials

After months of anticipation and speculation, the Olympic Trials are finally here. Now that the entire…Read More

Olympic Trials Television Schedule

The Olympic Trials kick off on Friday and if you’re not able to be in Eugene to witness the events…Read More

Eugene 2012 Power Rankings #4 – Prefontaine Classic Edition

It’s getting to be crunch time for the top U.S. middle and long distance runners as the Olympic…Read More