Azizul stuns world champ in Colombian win Oct 7, 2009
Azizul was surprised with his win in his first outing in the most prestigious South American track meet, especially when it was achieved on high altitude and over a strong field. I was not really in peak form for this competition as I flew here straight after finishing my exams, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
News: Caster speaks out Sep 16, 2009
Meanwhile, retired American track and field star Carl Lewis has blamed South African Athletics authorities for the controversy surrounding Semenya saying the ASA should have protected her. In the last few weeks ASA boss Leonard Chuene has laid the blame for the gender debacle squarely at the IAAFs feet. (iAfrica.com)
Americans head to Berlin with youthful squad Aug 13, 2009
Little-known sprinters like Jessica Beard, Charles Clark, Charonda Williams and Gil Roberts might use this stage to establish themselves as "Generation Next" in American track. These just may be names you read about heading into the 2012 Summer Games in London. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Precious metal: Williams earns World bronze Aug 5, 2009
Every American track enthusiast had to be pleased - overjoyed, actually - with this one. Not since Carl Lewis, Leroy Burrell and Dennis Mitchell went 1-2-3 at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo had the United States swept the 100 at the world championships. (FOX61, CT)
July 31: "Dutch" Warmerdam wins... Aug 1, 2009
Warmerdam is considered one the greatest American track and field athletes of all-time. He was selected by Fresno State fans as the greatest Bulldog athlete of the 20th century in April of 2001. (Gobulldogs.com)
Rossi blazes the track during US GP practice Jul 5, 2009
A first lap crash in the 2008 race on his Laguna Seca debut, Lorenzo will aim to put the memories of last years contest behind him and already looks comfortable around the American track. Stoner was just 0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Olympic honor Jul 1, 2009
By Dan Friedell, USA TODAY With the best American track and field athletes in one place last weekend for the national championships, there was a good shot that some impressive performances would emerge from the meet. While Allyson Felix and Dwight Phillips put in solid efforts, Tyson Gay impressed the crowd in Eugene, Ore. (USA Today -- Sports)
Athlete of week Jun 3, 2009
Other American track athletes who notched world-best marks over the weekend were: Anna Willard, who ran the 800 in 1:59. 29 and Christin Wurth-Thomas who clocked 4:03. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fitzgerald Mosley hired to boost track performance May 22, 2009
The ultimate goal is to help the American track team win 30 medals at the London Olympics. Before that, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley has to figure out how to lead the diverse world of athletes, coaches and agents onto the same page. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boerne Striders track team wraps up outstanding season (15) Mar 15, 2009
The Striders are coached by Ryanne DuPree, a former All American Track and Field Pentathlete from UTSA who recently competed this summer in the U.S. Olympic Trials. Article Rating. (Boerne Star, TX)
Panel calls for sweeping changes to U.S. Track Feb 10, 2009
A task force released a 69-page report on the flaws of the American track team. The report lashes out at the relay system, recommends streamlining Olympic trials. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
