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Brianna Glenn is in Eugene
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 26, 2012 at 10:23pm

I will be spending the week in Eugene, waiting for my opportunity to earn my spot on the Olympic Team. Being here for a whole week is a great thing, but it comes with it's own set of challenges. You can feel the excitement, cut the electricity with a kn...more

Youth Runner Magazine: A Pre-Olympic Trials Chat with Steepler Stephanie Garcia
by stephaniemp
posted June 24, 2012 at 10:05pm

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DAY 1: US Track and Field Olympic Team Trials
by therunningeconomist
posted June 24, 2012 at 6:05pm

A dreary day welcomed us to Hayward Field, but this would not squelch our excitement over being in track and field heaven. One of the highlights of the day occurred early on with the men's decathlon. Ashton Eaton wowed the track savvy crowd with not o...more

Kara Patterson just had the Best. Practice. Ever.
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted June 23, 2012 at 10:41am

The official website of the Olympic Trials is www.tracktown12.com.  If you click that link, you'll see the TrackTown 2012 logo in the top left corner with a scrolling message that circulates between, "Best. Time. Ever," "Best. Town. Ever," and, ...more

Australian, Brittish basketball teams announced for Olympics
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 23, 2012 at 10:22am

Autralia's Olympic team:Lauren JacksonKristi HarrowerBelinda SnellJennifer ScreenSamantha RichardsRachel JarryKathleen MacleodElizabeth CambageJenna O’HeaAbby BishopSuzy BatkovicLaura Hodges (nee Summerton) Great Britain:Dominique AllenRose Anderson...more

Marshevet Hooker preps for Olympic Trials 2012...as a spectator
by The Official Website of Marshevet Hooker
posted June 23, 2012 at 10:19am

Olympic Trials 2012…It’s about to Begin… It’s Thursday morning at 7:24 am. As I sit in bed, all I can think about are all of the athletes that have made their way to Eugene, Oregon for the US. Olympic Trials this year. This is s...more

Quick Thoughts on Day 1 of the Olympic Track & Field Trials
by carabyrd
posted June 22, 2012 at 12:45pm

The 2012 Olympic trials began yesterday with Hammer Time at the Nike Campus. By many accounts, it was a success.  Amber Campbell took the lead after the first round with a throw of 69.48m.  UNLV’s Amanda jumped into the lead on her second ...more

How Well Do You Know Your Partner? Olympic Hopeful Edition
by mbsthinks
posted June 22, 2012 at 10:35am

The Olympic Trials are upon us and my anticipation and excitement are always overboard in an Olympic year. For example, at age 2, I used to sing the Star Spangled Banner on top of my backyard fort in medal ceremonies when I “played Olympics.” ...more

Joanna Hayes, the Day Before the Olympic Trials: I Win Because...
by JHayes
posted June 21, 2012 at 9:54pm

As I sit here in my hotel bed of the newly renovated Valley River Inn in Eugene Oregon I cannot help but to think, "I can't believe the Olympic Trials are about to begin!"...more

USWNT:On Final Stretch Towards London
by Sarah Hallett
posted June 21, 2012 at 2:21pm

The US Women claimed victories over Sweden and Japan at the Volvo Winners Cup as they make their final push towards the Summer Olympics....more

Olympic Track & Field Trials News and Notes
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted June 20, 2012 at 2:37pm

The Olympic Trials don’t even begin until tomorrow, but there’s still a lot going on already. Hammer expert Martin Bingisser has written a nice preview of the first day’s hammer throw competition. Washington-based blogger Paul Merca is...more

Jackie Areson in Transition
by carabyrd
posted June 16, 2012 at 2:05pm

Jackie Areson is on the top of many people’s list to make the 5k team for the Olympics this year. The former University of Tennessee runner is now training under Steve Magness and has some stellar results this year including running a 15:14.31 at Ox...more

Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at the Olympic Track & Field Trials
by therunningeconomist
posted June 7, 2012 at 4:49pm

The traditional gift for the fifth wedding anniversary is wood. Wood is a symbol of strength and a solidified relationship. My husband, Brandon, and I celebrate our fifth anniversary this month and we are in fact giving each other wood as gifts...two wood...more

Willing To Hurt In Order to Triumph
by HeatherKampf
posted June 6, 2012 at 12:45am

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Not Your Average Track Fan: Feed it, and it will Grow!
by shonnese
posted June 4, 2012 at 10:46pm

Track and field is has earned the respect of our attention....more

Pia Sundhage Names 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer Team
by Pretty Tough
posted May 29, 2012 at 5:17pm

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named the 18-player roster for the 2012 Olympic Games. Eleven players make a return to the Olympics after helping the USA to the gold medal in 2008 in Beijing, China. Midfielders Shannon Boxx an...more

Breaking News: The IOC adds Women's Canoe to the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games
by WomenCANIntl
posted May 29, 2012 at 12:57am

BREAKING NEWS: IOC accepts the inclusion of women's canoe to the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing China!! The IOC decided to accept six new events to generate team atmosphere, promote gender equality and balance sprint and endurance events. The...more

Joanna Hayes: I choose to believe!
by JHayes
posted May 27, 2012 at 8:27pm

The final of the 100 hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials is in 4 weeks!! OMG! This is the time when most athletes ask themselves if they have done enough? Are they prepared for the trials? I ask myself those questions along with "Did I start training earl...more

Track & Field/Road Racing Roundup: Oxy, Diamond League & more
by carabyrd
posted May 22, 2012 at 4:39pm

The Olympic trials is about a month away which means athletes are have very little time to collect their standards (list here). This past weekend there were plenty of fast times and athletes putting everything on the line for those standards. 2012 Shangh...more

Nebraska's Ashley Miller is Running Full Circle
by carabyrd
posted May 21, 2012 at 3:58pm

The 2012 NCAA track and field season is coming to a close. This weekend all eyes will be on the regional meets in Austin, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida to see who makes it to the championships.  One athlete to watch will be Nebraska’s Ashley ...more

London 2012 Olympics: The Current Qualification Situation for Women’s Boxing
by Wombat Sports
posted May 17, 2012 at 9:41pm

Claressa Shields Courtesy NBC Olympics There has been a lot of confusion on how the world’s female boxer will qualify for the Olympics. In an article we did a few weeks ago, we broke down the quota system for each of the five regions. Coming into...more

Track & Field/Road Racing Roundup: Doha Samsung Diamond League & more
by carabyrd
posted May 14, 2012 at 4:57pm

This past weekend was full of conference meets for most college runners ( you can catch up on all the action here) which means that most of the elite track and field athletes had to travel to find competition. Samsung Diamond League Doha- Allyson Felix s...more

What’s your first Olympic experience?
by Lisa's Water Pit
posted May 14, 2012 at 3:52pm

I’ve wanted to make the Olympics since I was a gymnast in the 3rd grade, 1987. For the past 25 years! I’ve gone back and looked at journals from the 3rd-6th grade where I dreamed of being the next Mary Lou Retton or Nadia Comaneci. I have note...more

Olympic Hopefuls Hope Solo, Ryan Lochte & Serena Williams Cover Vogue Magazine
by A Glam Slam
posted May 14, 2012 at 3:39pm

The style stakes are high for the Olympic Games, as top designers like Giorgio Armani, Stella McCartney and Ralph Lauren are among those who have created signature gear for their countries. Competitors will showcase their pride through this attire, making...more

Olympic Boxing Hopefuls Underwood & Sheilds Wins Prelim Bouts
by Wombat Sports
posted May 13, 2012 at 8:15pm

Shields Underwood Two of the three U.S. women’s boxing team members have conquered their first hurdles on their way to the London Olympic Games. Queen Underwood and Claressa Shields won their first bouts in the preliminary roun...more

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