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 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.
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.
by Bob Griffiths | May 19, 2016 | USATF
Fans stood to their feet. Muffled noises turned to silence. All eyes were fixed on the 6-foot senior from the University of Arizona standing alone in the infield. She knew what to do. This was not her first pressure packed moment. The 22-year-old high-jumper stood...
by Bob Griffiths | May 19, 2016 | USATF
BEIJING – To commemorate 100 days until the start of IAAF World Championships at the Beijing’s 2008 Olympic Stadium, the Bird’s Nest, American track & field legends Michael Johnson and Mike Powell participated in Thursday’s special ceremony held just outside...
