The Monday Morning Run: Another Rupp Record, Rudisha Struggles, Vessey’s Outfit

June 2, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

Photo via TrackTownPhoto

All Prefontaine Classic, all the time.  If you missed any of the races, the videos are archived here.  There were two American records, David Rudisha and Asbel Kiprop both looked human, Kirani James and Lashawn Merritt … Read More

Daily News Roundup: The Olympics via CBC

February 13, 2014 | Jesse Squire

Forget the Peacock. If you have a chance, go with the Maple Leaf.

From Yahoo! Sports Canada:

TORONTO – Bashing Olympics coverage in the United States seems to have become a sport in itself for fans seeking live coverage south … Read More

Daily News Roundup: Asafa Powell’s Hearing

January 15, 2014 | Jesse Squire

Last June, former 100 meter world record holder Asafa Powell tested positive for a banned stimulant (oxilofrine). His hearing in front of an anti-doping panel began yesterday and continued today. It has been interesting to say the least.

Besides Powell, … Read More

Moscow Daily for August 10

August 10, 2013 | Jesse Squire

Ashton Eaton leads the decathlon after the first day. (Photo courtesy TrackTownPhoto.)

Our Moscow Daily recaps the day’s action at the IAAF World Championships, offers up some analysis, and tells you what (and how) to watch the following day. Come … Read More

World Championships Day 1: What to Watch (and How)

August 9, 2013 | Jesse Squire

Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium is ready for action. (Photo courtesy IAAF World Atletics Club Facebook page.)

Early tomorrow morning (or late tonight, depending on where you are) the IAAF World Championships in Athletics finally get underway in Moscow. Here’s a handy … Read More

World Championships Preview: Multi-events

July 31, 2013 | Jesse Squire | One Comment

Ashton Eaton is far ahead of the competition. (Photo courtesy Creative Commons.)

Every day for the next week (and sometimes twice a day) we’ll be providing a World Championships preview for a group of events. Today we kick off with … Read More

National Championships preview – Multi-Events

June 20, 2013 | Jesse Squire | 2 Comments

Ashton Eaton is taking the first step towards one of the few things he doesn’t have, a World Championships gold medal.

The final events in our comprehensive previews of the USATF Championships are the multi-events, the decathlon and heptathlon.

Decathlon … Read More