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Please Fire Tom Hammond – An Open Letter To NBC Olympics Executive Producer
A letter to NBC Olympics executive producer Jim Bell: Dear Jim Bell, Please fire Tom Hammond. I’m not expert on broadcasting or television production. Heck, the biggest race I’ve called is…Read More
Hurdlers Dawn Harper, Kellie Wells Unhappy With Lolo Jones Stealing Spotlight
Lolo Jones has become America’s sweetheart in the past months as her story of Olympic heartbreak, difficult upbringing and virginity. But with attention that Jones receives comes feelings of anger,…Read More
Usain Bolt Strikes Olympic Gold Again
LONDON — There were many doubters this time around, but Usain Bolt dismissed all the talk and defended his Olympic 100 meter title in a dominant fashion, winning in an Olympic record 9.63 seconds. Bolt…Read More
Usain Bolt Still The 100 Meter Favorite?
Four years ago nobody would have questioned that Usain Bolt would be the favorite once again entering London after such dominating races. How times have changed; or have they? At the recent Jamaican Trials,…Read More
Jess Ennis, Mo Farah Lead Banner Day For British Track & Field
LONDON — The hype for British athletes around the 2012 London Olympics sat squarely behind heptathlete Jess Ennis and long distance runner Mo Farah and, oh, did they deliver. With a strong effort…Read More
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Six To Watch In Women’s 100 Meters
The magic of the 100 meters is in its simplicity. The race is a single straightaway and will be completed…Read More
Olympic Gold The Final Destination For Felix, Richards-Ross
LONDON — Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards-Ross have been two of the most accomplished U.S. sprinters…Read More
Did I Just Do That? – Five Embarrassing Moments In Track & Field History
Any sport has its share of triumphs, defeats and more importantly hilarious, shocking or head scratching…Read More
World Record Holder Paula Radcliffe Out Of Olympic Marathon
Paula Radcliffe, the British world record holder in the marathon, has officially been ruled unfit to…Read More
Future Bright For Jager And Young U.S. Steeple Contingent
This week we saw Evan Jager, a newcomer and natural (no offense Robert Redford) to the steeplechase,…Read More
Running To A Commercial Near You!
The sport of track and field often goes overlooked in four year segments by the rest of the world until…Read More
Collegiates Catching The Olympic Fever
The past few weeks have seen some stunning and memorable races that have pushed lesser known athletes…Read More
Symmonds Leads American Medal Hopes In Middle Distances
A thread was posted on the Letsrun.com message boards two years ago asking “Which American males have…Read More
Usain Bolt – Yohan Blake Rivalry Featured In TIME Magazine
With the London Olympic Games approaching, TIME Magazine featured the rivalry between Usain Bolt and…Read More
The Comeback Story: Four Athletes To Watch In 2012
The 2012 season of track and field should be one in which, as any Olympic year, athletes can show their…Read More
After 200/400 Double Attempt, Allyson Felix Should Narrow Focus In 2012
Allyson Felix will walk away from the Daegu World Championships with two individuals medals –…Read More
Top sprinters to recieve first round bye at 2011 Worlds and 2012 Olympics
IAAF announced a new policy for its major outdoor track and field championships yesterday. All athletes…Read More
Can Allyson Felix do the 200/400 double in 2012?
Allyson Felix took the first steps towards a possible 200-400 double at the 2012 Olympic Games by…Read More
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