by Bob Griffiths | Sep 8, 2016 | USATF
INDIANAPOLIS — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Christian Taylor added another piece of hardware to his trophy haul, capturing the coveted 2016 Diamond League trophy with his victory at the Weltklasse Zürich on Thursday, September 1 at Stadium Letzigrund. Click to...
by Bob Griffiths | Aug 20, 2016 | USATF
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — A continuation of Team USA’s stunning distance success teamed with traditional relay dominance Saturday night at Olympic Stadium as Matthew Centrowitz and the 4x400m relays won from the front. Paul Chelimo of the U.S. Army, meanwhile,...
by Bob Griffiths | Aug 19, 2016 | USATF
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — The U.S. women’s 4x100m relay turned an unprecedented opportunity into unprecedented success Friday evening, running the second-fastest time in history from lane one to demolish all challengers in 41.01. With the relay win, Allyson Felix...
by Bob Griffiths | Aug 18, 2016 | USATF
RIO DE JANEIRO — Thursday evening at Olympic Stadium, track fans witnessed something never before seen in Olympic competition: a relay team running a solo time trial, in an attempt to make a final. Click to read original...
by Bob Griffiths | Aug 18, 2016 | USATF
It was ladies’ night at Olympic Stadium Wednesday night as six Americans medaled in women’s track & field events, including a sweep of the 100m hurdles and a 1-2 finish in the long jump. Click to read original...
by Bob Griffiths | Aug 13, 2016 | USATF
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — Jeff Henderson prevailed in a thrilling long jump competition to take Team USA’s first gold since 2004, while Tori Bowie came from behind to claim silver in the women’s 100 meters Saturday night at Olympic Stadium. Click to read original...