by Bob Griffiths | Apr 30, 2015 | USATF
LONDON — Justin Gatlin and Ryan Bailey ran two of the fastest times ever run for the 100m in preliminary heats of the Olympic Games as they both crossed the line under 10 seconds to lead nine Team USA athletes on to the next round of competition after Saturday’s...
by Bob Griffiths | Apr 30, 2015 | USATF
LONDON – A commanding victory in the women’s 4×400 relay and thrilling silvers in the men’s 4×100 and women’s high jump on Saturday night made for an exciting conclusion to track competition at Olympic Stadium. In the process, the 4×100 American...
by Bob Griffiths | Apr 30, 2015 | USATF
Manteo Mitchell didn’t get to stand atop the podium at the Olympic Games. Mitchell’s Olympic appearance lasted roughly 45 seconds as he ran an unspectacular first leg in the preliminary round of the 4x400m relay. Mitchell didn’t turn heads as people watched the race...
by Bob Griffiths | Apr 30, 2015 | USATF
A total of 22 members of Team USA from the 2012 Olympic Games are among those entered Saturday to compete in the Millrose Games. One of the most iconic indoor track meets in the world, this is the 106th edition of the Millrose Games and will be held at The...
by Bob Griffiths | Apr 30, 2015 | USATF
Returning to the site of the 2008 Olympic Games, the Americans came out on top in Beijing with seven wins and one world lead at the fifth stop of the IAAF World Challenge on Tuesday.