Ahmed runs and speaks with a powerful message

February 13, 2017 | Brendon Desrochers

NEW YORK — Ben True won the thrilling Paavo Nurmi Two Miles against a loaded field on Saturday afternoon at the Millrose Games in northern Manhattan, but he took a moment afterward to show respect to the man who finished … Read More

Women’s World Relays Preview

May 23, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

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Yesterday, I previewed the men’s events for the inaugural World Relays.  Today I’ll cover the women’s 4 x 100, 4 x 200, 4 x 400, 4 x 800 and 4 x 1500.

4 x 100

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Men’s World Relays Preview

May 22, 2014 | Kevin Sully | One Comment

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The inaugural World Relays take place Saturday and Sunday in the Bahamas.  Competitors from across the global will compete for baton-based supremacy in the 4 x 100, 4 x 200, 4 x 400, 4 x 800 … Read More

Gender Gaps in World Championships

August 27, 2013 | Ben Enowitz | One Comment

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Why have Kenyan males outperformed their female counterparts at the World Championships whereas Ethiopian females have performed at a relatively similar level to that of Ethiopian males?

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World Championship American Medal Odds

August 9, 2013 | Jason Halpin

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Below are my percentages for an American medal in the running events at the World Championships.  The strength of the American team, competition, injuries and the tactics of the particular event all played a … Read More