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IAAF | News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
3 February 2012 - Hong Kong - With so many good African, particularly Kenyan marathoners around nowadays, it takes a bit of initiative to get into foreign races if you’re not one of the sub-2:10 brigade. So when Julius Maisei heard that the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon – an IAAF Bronze Label Event - was paying good prize money without an overly talented field, he chanced a thousand dollars on an air fare and a hotel room last year.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
3 February 2012 - Moscow, Russia - It’s very cold in Moscow: the temperature in some regions of this huge city is minus 20 degrees C. But no doubt on Sunday (5) the Vladimir Kutz Arena will be crammed with fans of athletics. since the 'Russian Winter', the second IAAF Indoor Permit Meeting of 2012, is always adored by the Moscow public.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
3 February 2012 - Long Jumper Darya Klishina, a regular correspondent of the IAAF via the IAAF Online Diaries, has taken time off her busy schedule to answer her fans’ questions received via the IAAF World Athletics Club Facebook page. Darya received almost 200 questions – here are the ones she selected…
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
3 February 2012 – Linz, Austria - Tipped all week long as the marquee event, a riveting hurdle race between Americans Yvette Lewis and Lolo Jones unfolded as the highlight of the Gugl Meeting on Thursday (2) evening in Linz.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
3 February 2012 - Birmingham, UK - World leader Holly Bleasdale will step up her Olympic Pole Vault preparations at the Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham, the penultimate IAAF Indoor Permit Meeting, on Saturday 18 February.
UK Athletics | News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Holly 'excited' for Aviva Grand Prix. 02 February 2012
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Sheffield set to stage competitive event. 02 February 2012
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
Aviva International Match key preparation for Olympic Year. 28 January 2012
BBC Sport Athletics | News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
BBC Radio 5 live's Mike Costello spends time with top GB distance runners in their 'monastic' Kenyan training camp
Sun, 29 Jan 2012
UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee believes that 5,000m world champion Mo Farah is "a complete athlete".
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Great Britain 400m runner Andrew Steele, from Didsbury, says he is targeting a medal at London 2012 after recovering from illness.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Asafa Powell predicts a Jamaican clean sweep of the 100m medals at London 2012 after winning the US Open 50m.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012
Mo Farah begins Olympic year with victory in the 1500m as Great Britain win the indoor Aviva International Match in Glasgow.
England Athletics | News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
BBC North West Tonight and former sports presenter Roger Johnson was the guest of honour for the launch of a national running project in Manchester.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Kent Endurance athletics will be holding a free workshop for coaches interested in race walking. The workshop will be led by Chris Hobbs, a highly experienced race walking coach, who is part of the England Athletics Coach Development Programme.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
England Athletics was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Paul Blissett. Paul was a coach with Leicester Coritanian and worked for England Athletics as an Area Coach Mentor for Endurance.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
2012's first edition of For the Record, the England Athletics magazine for athletics officials of all levels, disciplines and experience is now out. Copies of the magazine will be distributed over the next few weeks via officials' conferences, events, COfSecs and at courses. You can also download it from this website.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
A good contingent of Assistant Coaches, Leadership in Running Fitness leaders, level 2 Coaches and athletes made the most of a Duchy Athletics Network organised Running Basics workshop delivered by Simon Grove, an experienced Level 3 endurance coach.
Athletics Weekly | News
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Trans World Sport speaks to British discus record-holder Lawrence Okoye
Sun, 29 Jan 2012
Weekend round-up of all the best action at home and abroad
Sun, 29 Jan 2012
Asha Philip and Jodie Williams - two former world youth champions - clash over 60m, with Philip getting the upper hand
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
After a shaky start, the British team secure the overall title at the Aviva International at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Ayele Abshero leads an Ethiopian 1-2-3 in Dubai, all under 2:05, while Aselefech Mergia win's the women's race where three went sub-2:20
European Athletics | News
Eightlane.com | News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Kessel, Lupul look to put end to scoring drought in Ottawa
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012
The third meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?s Working Group on Irregular and Illegal Betting in Sport has concluded in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The meeting ended with the approval of a list of measures aimed at raising awareness, improving monitoring, intelligence and analysis, and strengthening or encouraging the adoption of legislation and regulations to combat the...
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Globe and Mail reporter David Ebner on what it’s like to ride the famous track with Canada’s greatest bobsled pilot
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012
A number of popular faces – from pro boxer Nick Blackwell to TV presenters Roger Johnson and Jeff Browne – turned out to support Run England in its quest to get the nation running at three local launches which recently made local newspaper and TV coverage!...
Morethanthegames | News
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Runners World | News
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012
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RunnersWeb.com | News
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
USATF Foundation announces seventeen 2012 John W. James Endowment Grant recipients.
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
GEICO Partners on 15 Percent Savings from February 23 through March 6.
Thu, 01 Jan 1970
5 Day Running Expedition to Benefit Fair Trade Olive Farmers.
Flotrack | News
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Check out the Men's DMR the showcased two of the most unassuming distance relay teams in the country, Texas A&M and Oklahoma. The two teams ran the two fastest times in Armory history which also are the new #1 and #2 times in the NCAA. Henry Lelei of A&M anchored the team with a 3:57 to take the relay title.
Texas A&M Splits:
James Bonn (1200 - 2:57.9), Michael Preble (400 - 47.2), Joey Roberts (800 - 1:47.4) & Henry Lelei (1600 - 3:57.2)
Texas A&M Splits:
James Bonn (1200 - 2:57.9), Michael Preble (400 - 47.2), Joey Roberts (800 - 1:47.4) & Henry Lelei (1600 - 3:57.2)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Stormy Kendrick ties her PR as she demonstrates the Clemson Tiger's amazing depth in the sprints.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Arkansas' Regina George dominates the 500m and discusses racing and goals.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Syracuse Orange Jarret Eaton discusses his collegiate record and his plans for the rest of the season
Sat, 04 Feb 2012
Chris O'Hare of Tulsa, the 2011 NCAA Indoor Mile runner-up and 3:56 miler, break the Loftus facility record at Notre Dame's 2012 Meyo Invitational in a time of 2:20.99 which is over a three second PR for O'Hare. Chris will take to the track next weekend in New York City at the Millrose Games to be a part of a mile race that will be going after the collegiate record in the mile! Seems like O'Hare is in a good spot right now, looking forward to next week.
Eurosport | Athletics News
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
David Rudisha, Kenya's 800 metres world champion and world record holder, will kick off his 2012 season in two meetings in Sydney and Melbourne over the next month.
Insidethegames | News
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
By Tom Degun
February 3 - London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton (pictured far right) has admitted that training the 70,000 Games Makers that are volunteering to help at the Olympics and Paralympics is the biggest challenge that his organisation has faced so far in the lead up to the Games.
February 3 - London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton (pictured far right) has admitted that training the 70,000 Games Makers that are volunteering to help at the Olympics and Paralympics is the biggest challenge that his organisation has faced so far in the lead up to the Games.Fri, 03 Feb 2012
By Duncan Mackay
February 3 - Rome must continue to play a waiting game to see whether they will be able to bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics after Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti refused to be rushed into a decision amid a warning from Mario Pescante that the delay could prove fatal to the campaign even if does go-ahead.
February 3 - Rome must continue to play a waiting game to see whether they will be able to bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics after Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti refused to be rushed into a decision amid a warning from Mario Pescante that the delay could prove fatal to the campaign even if does go-ahead.Fri, 03 Feb 2012
By Tom Degun
February 3 - The Japan Consortium has been awarded the Olympic broadcast rights in Japan for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics following a in a $472 million (£298 million/€359 million) deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
February 3 - The Japan Consortium has been awarded the Olympic broadcast rights in Japan for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics following a in a $472 million (£298 million/€359 million) deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).Fri, 03 Feb 2012
By Tom Degun
February 3 - Rio 2016 have announced that they will not be revealing the winning designer of the first Olympic golf course in over 100 years until early March, despite the announcement having been scheduled for today.
February 3 - Rio 2016 have announced that they will not be revealing the winning designer of the first Olympic golf course in over 100 years until early March, despite the announcement having been scheduled for today.Fri, 03 Feb 2012
By Tom Degun
February 3 - Greenwich has received a huge boost ahead of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics after the Queen today bestowed upon it the status of Royal Borough, making it the first borough to be granted Royal status in over 80 years and the only Royal Host Borough for the Games.
February 3 - Greenwich has received a huge boost ahead of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics after the Queen today bestowed upon it the status of Royal Borough, making it the first borough to be granted Royal status in over 80 years and the only Royal Host Borough for the Games.Daily Telegraph | Athletics News
Sun, 29 Jan 2012
UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee hails the world 5,000m champion after stirring victory in Glasgow.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012
Mo Farah's thrilling 1500m win seals victory for Team GB in the Aviva International Match in Glasgow.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Athlete believes the long-distance runner with the fastest finishing kick will win Olympic gold this summer.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
High jumper who lost Lottery funding has made a stunning start to 2012.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Interview: record-holder switching to longer pole in pursuit of podium.
Insideworldparasport | News
Sat, 22 Oct 2011
By Tom Degun
October 22 - Four athletes have made the shortlist for the Paralympic Games Debut Category at 2011 Paralympic Sport Awards with the winner set to be announced in December, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have announced.
October 22 - Four athletes have made the shortlist for the Paralympic Games Debut Category at 2011 Paralympic Sport Awards with the winner set to be announced in December, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have announced.Sun, 16 Oct 2011
By Tom Degun
October 16 - The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Rwanda still need to find Rwf28.5 million (£3,000/$4,705/€3,440) to host the Africa Sub-Saharan Sitting Volleyball Championships in Kigali next month.
October 16 - The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Rwanda still need to find Rwf28.5 million (£3,000/$4,705/€3,440) to host the Africa Sub-Saharan Sitting Volleyball Championships in Kigali next month.Sun, 08 Jan 2012
By Tom Degun
January 8 - United States swimming sensation Mallory Weggemann (pictured) has revealed that she is aiming to compete in nine events at the London 2012 Paralympics and does not want to settle for anything less than gold in every single one of them.
January 8 - United States swimming sensation Mallory Weggemann (pictured) has revealed that she is aiming to compete in nine events at the London 2012 Paralympics and does not want to settle for anything less than gold in every single one of them.Fri, 13 Jan 2012
By Duncan Mackay
January 13 - Canadian Alpine skier Alexandra Starker has won the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Athlete of the Month award for December, it has been announced.
January 13 - Canadian Alpine skier Alexandra Starker has won the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Athlete of the Month award for December, it has been announced. Wed, 18 Jan 2012
By Tom Degun
January 18 - Moroccan powerlifter Youssef Assouggane has been suspended for two years after failing a drugs test which means he will miss out on the chance to compete at the London 2012 Paralympics.
January 18 - Moroccan powerlifter Youssef Assouggane has been suspended for two years after failing a drugs test which means he will miss out on the chance to compete at the London 2012 Paralympics.Runners World | News
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
From this point on, all the posts that would have appeared in this Racing News blog will be posted here, in the Racing section of our News blog. If you'd like to view all categories of News — including Training; … Continue reading
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Silas Kiplagat and Fantu Magiso, Winners in NYC, Seek Victories in Boston At Saturday night's U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden, Olympic 1500-meter silver medalist Kiplagat of Kenya handed Bernard Lagat a defeat in the mile, and Ethiopia's Magiso had … Continue reading
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
By Jon Gugala Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Lucy Van Dalen of Stony Brook University is a fifth-year senior originally from Wanganui, New Zealand. She and her twin sister Holly, both 23 years old, have rewritten their college’s record … Continue reading
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
Lawi Lalang (3:55.09) and David McCarthy (3:55.75) Lead Onslaught of Quick College Miles There's supposed to be an assault on Oklahoma State star German Fernandez's indoor collegiate mile record of 3:55.02 at the Millrose Games at the Armory in New … Continue reading
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Jenny Simpson Is Still Very Much a Work in Progress She had a fabled career at the University of Colorado, holds the American record in the 3000-meter steeplechase, and was the 2011 World Championships 1500-meter gold medalist after a stunning … Continue reading
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