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U.S. stars set to compete at World Athletics Final

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:16:29 GMT

The World Athletics Final takes place in Stuttgart, Germany this weekend.

Athletics: Osaka 2007 - no positive tests during the IAAF World Champi

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:16:26 GMT

The IAAF is pleased to confirm that the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Osaka 2007, saw the implementation of the largest ever anti-doping programme at an athletics event.

USA Triathlon Teams with Newton Running

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:16:08 GMT

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that Newton Running will serve as an Official Supplier of USA Triathlon and the USAT National Teams Program.

Beijing to host 2011 BG Triathlon World Championships

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:16:13 GMT

The International Triathlon Union announced today that Beijing, China will host the 2011 BG Triathlon World Championships following a decision taken by the governing body's Executive Committee.

Athletics (RRW): USA 10 Mile Championship To Offer Olympic Trials Prev

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:16:05 GMT

The USA Men's 10 Mile Championship, hosted by the Medtronic TC 10 Mile in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, Oct. 7, will give fans and athletes alike a preview of USA Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon coming up in New York about a month later.

Athletics: Leading contenders officially enter U.S. Olympic Team Trial

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:43:52 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The members of the 2004 Olympic Marathon team and several rising distance running stars have officially entered the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon, officials from USA Track & Field and New York Road Runners announced today.

Exercise Does Not Make Heart Grow Younger

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:43:54 GMT

Research shows that exercise: - does not reverse ageing - may make old hearts less stable - could actually increase chances of arrhythmia (change in heartbeat) - does bring protection against heart attacks, but this protection is gained and lost rapidly.

Athletics (RRW): Women's World 100-K Record Set

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:29:44 GMT

At last Saturday's Stichting Ultraloop Winschoten in Holland, host of the IAU World Cup 100-K Championships, Norimi Sakurai of Japan came tantalizingly close to breaking the seven hour barrier, recording a new world road record for the distance of 7:00:27

Science of Sport: Overuse Muscle Damage in Runners

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:22:59 GMT

Are the Effects on Performance Mainly in the Head? Scientists say muscle overuse changes RPE but not lactate threshold .....

Top Canadian and American Ironman Athletes Dual in Subaru Vancouver Ha

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:33:45 GMT

Traditionally, Canada and the US have been known for their battles in the hockey arena, but on September 16th, the top American and Canadian women will go head to head at the Subaru Vancouver International Half Iron Triathlon.