Jelimo hones in on historic mark; Bolt electrifies in Zürich - ÅF Gold

published 2 months, 15 days ago, submitted by brad 2 months, 20 days ago

“Lightning Bolt” electrified us again but there was to be no storming finish in Zürich. While not quite as extravagantly coasting to victory as he did in the Beijing 100m final, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt was smoothness personified as he made up for an appalling start. His 0.193 reaction time to the gun was the slowest of the entire nine man line-up, but he effortlessly cut through the field from about 30 metres out to take a comfortable victory in 9.83 sec (-0.5m/s wind). read more...

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A Brief Chat With Ryan Hall And Abdi Abdirahman

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

Ryan Hall began 2007 with an American record. Now he wants to finish the year with a spot on the American Olympic team. On Saturday in New York City, Hall, the American record-holder in the half marathon (59:43, set in January in Houston), will get his chance as one of the favorites in the U.S. Olympics Men’s Marathon Trials. read more...

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Jelena Prokopcuka and Marilson Gomes dos Santos ready for New York

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

The ING New York City Marathon 2007 on Sunday 4 November presents an interesting contrast between the men’s and women’s races. One major change this year is that there will be no “rabbits” – those paid-for pace-setters whose job is to assure a fast race. That may make a difference in the men’s race, but it probably won’t in the women’s. read more...

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New York Marathon Olympic Trials Loop Course Info

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

New York Road Runners' Central Park Loop notes read more...

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A Brief Chat With Clint Verran And Jason Hartmann

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

Clint Verran, 32, Hanson-Brooks Distance Project member in Saturday’s U.S. Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials, was fifth in the Trials in 2004 in 2:14:36 and 11th in 2000, when he was the youngest qualifier read more...

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Keflezighi and Khannouchi teleconference excerpts

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

USA Track & Field, the U.S. Olympic Committee and New York Road Runners on Tuesday hosted a national media teleconference with 2004 Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi and American record holder Khalid Khannouchi. Both men will compete Saturday in New York for a spot on the 2008 Olympic Team, running in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon. read more...

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ING New York City Marathon Creates $220 Million in Economic Impact

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

The New York City Sports Commission and New York Road Runners today announced that the ING New York City Marathon brings an estimated $220 million in economic impact to the city. Already the highest-grossing single-day sporting event in New York, the marathon’s estimated impact this year is up from $205 million in 2006. These figures are the results of an independent study conducted by Economics Research Associates. read more...

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Ayalew, Henehan Win 32nd Marine Corps Marathon

published 1 year ago, submitted by brad 1 year ago

"Now 33, Ayalew has slowed considerably over the years but he was fast enough Sunday to earn the Middendorf Trophy, the top prize for winning the 32nd Marine Corps Marathon. He crossed the finish line ahead of 21,226 starters and over 20,600 finishers in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 20 seconds, exactly two minutes ahead of his nearest competitor, two-time defending champion Ruben Garcia of Mexico City." read more...

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