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Olympic Track & Field Trials: Final Scorecard
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:35pm

With the much hoped-for women’s 100 meter runoff now officially kaput, the Olympic team for track and field is finalized (not counting relays). If you want to take a look at the team, Track and Field News has a full accounting of the men and women....more

Congratulations to the 2012 US Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team
by Sports Girls Play
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:21pm

Oh what a Trials!! Day 1 left me wondering what was up with the US women on Bars and Beam and Day 2 was such a nailbiter full of ups and downs it was amazing! Congratulations to the 2012 Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team: Gabrielle “Gabby&r...;more

2012 London Olympics Field Set After Five Qualify In FIBA World Tournament
by Swish Appeal
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:19pm

The knockout round of the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Ankara, Turkey, pitted the top eight from the four tournament groups against each other. The four game winners automatically advanced to the 2012 Olympic field. The fifth and final spot...more

Most Memorable Olympic Moment: Basketball, Nationalism, and Šarūnas Jasikevičius
by Swish Appeal
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:10pm

In a recent lecture on "How to Watch the Olympics", writer David Goldblatt mentions that team sports tend to capture the nationalistic imaginations of the world audience more than individual sports (at the 48 minute mark). I just think with individuals ...more

USWNT: Victorious Send Off from Sandy, Utah
by Sarah Hallett
posted June 30, 2012 at 5:12pm

The U.S. Women's National Team put on a show with a 2-1 win over Canada in their final game before the Summer Olympics....more

Knockout Round Set For FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament
by Swish Appeal
posted June 28, 2012 at 4:02pm

The group stage has been completed in Ankara, Turkey as all 12 tournament teams played two games against the foes in their group. The top two teams in each group survived to advance to the knockout round, which will be played on Friday. The winners of thi...more

A Dream Deferred: Post-Trials Thoughts by Loree Smith
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted June 28, 2012 at 3:16pm

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it e...more

Thoughts on the US Track and Field Olympic Trials...So Far
by carabyrd
posted June 27, 2012 at 9:44am

The first week of the Olympic trials brought us joy, heartbreak and controversy. We have seen Amy Hasting have redemption in the 10k, some barely misses in the 800 meters and a dead heat for third in the 100 meters. Here are a few of my thoughts on this r...more

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

Learn more about Youth Runner Magazine! ...more

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

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