2008 Olympic T&F Trials Features

Stuczynski breaks AR; hurdlers impress as Olympic Trials conclude

ROeditor — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:51:39 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - Another American record and some dramatic close calls highlighted the final day of competition Sunday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, where a Hayward Field record crowd of 21,176 fans brought the eight-day attendance total to 167,123.

Goucher victorious in brilliant women's 5,000m; Abdi takes 10km

ROeditor — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:29:06 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - Kara Goucher claimed her first national title and Abdi Abdirahman out-dueled an Oregon fan favorite to highlight competition Friday night at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

Merritt, Richards win 400 crowns, Willard breaks AR at Olympic Trials

ROeditor — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:00:56 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. -One 400-meter runner came of age and another returned to form Thursday night at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

Oregon athletes sweep mens 800; Clay breaks OT record in decathlon

ROeditor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:31:20 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - The Hayward Field East grandstand roared Monday night with an intensity that may have awakened even the late Steve Prefontaine.

The occasion?Oregon athletes sweep mens 800; Clay breaks OT record in decathlon

Nike Unveils Team USA’s Most Innovative, Lightest Footwear and Apparel Designs Ever

ROeditor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:45:14 +0000

(from Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. (1 July, 2008) – Nike athletes, including Lauryn Williams, premiered Nike’s USA Track and Field (USATF) uniforms, which will be worn by members of the 2008 Olympic Team for Track & Field, before a sold-out crowd of 20,000 fans at the University of Oregon’s historic Hayward Field during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.

Gay stuns with fastest-ever 100 meters

ROeditor — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:59:54 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - If the sprinting world had any question about how prepared Tyson Gay is to repeat his gold-medal performances of the 2007 World Championships at the Olympic Games, he answered that question with a roar Sunday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

Gay shatters AR; powerful womens 100 and mens SP teams take shape

ROeditor — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:10:20 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - Only three final events were on the schedule Saturday at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

Stirring performances put Flanagan, Goucher and Yoder Begley on Olympic Team

ROeditor — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:22:12 +0000

(USATF Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. - In a race that truly captured the essence of the Olympic Trials, three fast and determined women became the first athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games from Friday's opening day of competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

Men’s Middle/Long Distance Runners & Race Walkers ready for Olympic Trials

ROeditor — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:45:27 +0000

(From USATF Press Release, Monday, June 23, 2008) Eugene, Oregon. - Bernard Lagat, Alan Webb, Khadevis Robinson, Abdi Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi, Matt Tegenkamp, Galen Rupp and Tim Seaman are just a few of the top U.S. men's middle/long distance competitors and race walkers

Womens distance runners and race walkers head to Eugene

ROeditor — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:06:29 +0000

From USATF Press Release, June 26, 2008)EUGENE, Ore. -Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher, Shannon Rowbury, Lisa Galaviz, Treniere Clement, Jenny Barringer and Teresa Vaill lead a strong contingent of women who will compete in the women's middle/long distance and race walk events at the 2008 U.S.