Brazier/Solomon bounced, Richards-Ross bids adieu, Rupp beats the heat

July 1, 2016 | Kevin Sully | 2 Comments

The Olympic Trials give unfulfilling answers to perfectly legitimate questions. Here’s one: how does someone go from running 1:43 in the 800 at the NCAA Championships to not being able to muster a 1:47 in the qualifying heats?

Donavan Brazier … Read More

Olympic Trials: Where They Come From

June 30, 2016 | Jesse Squire | 2 Comments

The US Olympic Trials kicked off this morning with the 20 kilometer race walks, and the track and field action begins tomorrow in Eugene, Oregon. Our Daily Relay team will have wall-to-wall coverage of the battles for Olympic berths.

One … Read More

Chaos Reigned: An Oral History of the 2008 800m Olympic Trials Final

June 27, 2016 | Kevin Sully | 5 Comments

Photo: Randy Miyazaki / TrackandFieldPhoto.com

As the noise descended from the bleachers at Hayward Field and penetrated underneath the west grandstand, Tom Pappas abandoned his warm-up. Pappas was minutes away from the last event of the decathlon at … Read More

Collegians running like pros, unanswered questions in the men’s 800m and Bolt putting the 100m to bed: Monday Morning Run

June 13, 2016 | Kevin Sully

Photo: TrackTownPhoto

It’s been three weeks since I showed up on a Monday. Hopefully, everyone has been checking out the weekly podcasts recapping all the goings on in the Diamond League and beyond.

For a full accounting of … Read More

NCAA Championships: Thoughts on Day 3

June 11, 2016 | Jesse Squire | 2 Comments

Yesterday’s action at the NCAA Championships was wild and wooly, one of the most exciting championships in college history. Now that we have a split schedule, it was the conclusion of the men’s competition.

Your complete results are here.

Complete … Read More

NCAA Championships: What to Watch on Friday

June 10, 2016 | Jesse Squire | 2 Comments

The men’s side of the competition at the NCAA Championships reaches its conclusion today.

What I have for you today is a breakdown of your key links and information, an analysis of each of the team favorites, and a preview … Read More

NCAA Championships: Thoughts on Day 2

June 10, 2016 | Jesse Squire

Random thoughts, news and views on day 2 of the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon…

If you want full results, here’s your link.

Complete recaps are available from the USTFCCCA, The Oregonian, the Eugene Register-Guard, and Let’s … Read More

NCAA Championships: What to Watch on Thursday

June 9, 2016 | Jesse Squire

The women’s side of the competition gets started today.

The NCAA Championships continue today at Oregon’s historic* Hayward Field, and we coverage right here at the Daily Relay.

(*I am told that Larry Rawson will begin to tell you about … Read More

NCAA Championships: Thoughts on Day 1

June 9, 2016 | Jesse Squire | 3 Comments

Edward Cheserek won yet another NCAA title last night, but he can’t do it all for his Oregon Ducks if they are to retain their team championship.

Just like all of you, I’m following the NCAA Championships at home this … Read More

NCAA Championships: What to Watch on Wednesday

June 8, 2016 | Jesse Squire

The NCAA Championships begin today at Oregon’s historic* Hayward Field, and we’ll have our own inimitable style of coverage right here at the Daily Relay.

(*I am told that Nike lawyers will slap you with a lawsuit if you do … Read More