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How Ireland's women did in Daegu and a question: Why do we love running?
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted September 5, 2011 at 10:18am

Making the choice for today's post was a little tough, been a busy weekend. But I went with the World Track and Field Championships in South Korea because ... well, because sometimes it's good to roll out the patriotism and Ireland was in there plugging a...more

What Competing at the World Championships Looks Like (if you are Lauren Fleshman)
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted September 3, 2011 at 11:52pm

Riddle me this. This is what has been going on in Lauren-land today (most of it while you were sleeping). If you are the least bit curious to know what competition day looks like for a pro runner at the World Championships, read on. I’ll take you t...more

IAAF World Championships Day 9 Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted September 3, 2011 at 11:44pm

Worlds Close With a Bang The best is saved for last, as Usain Bolt will likely close out the 13th IAAF World Championships in the men’s 4×100 relay. The day starts off with the men’s marathon. There’s a wide-open women’s 800 meters, where Ca...more

Lauren Fleshman in Daegu: Get ‘em USA!
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted September 2, 2011 at 1:31am

My first souvenir from Daegu! Hot Damn! The weather is scorching, there are vats of baby octopus at the dining hall, I’m walking around the athlete village with a big USA on my chest, and I’m racing in the World Championships final of the 5000 met...more

IAAF World Championships Day 7 Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted September 1, 2011 at 8:43pm

More Gold for the USA? Day 7 of the IAAF World Championships has many opportunities for the USA to add to its gold medal haul. Finals are held in four events that Americans are figured as having chances to win: the men’s shot put, long jump and 4×400...more

Lashinda Demus' gold a long time coming...and a family affair
by anngaff
posted September 1, 2011 at 1:49pm

For Lashinda Demus, it's been a long time coming. Demus is a classic example of hard work and perseverance paying off as well as learning to control what you can control and letting the rest handle itself. After making her first Olympic team in 2004 as...more

Quick Thursday morning IAAF World Champs recap
by LHiggs
posted September 1, 2011 at 1:42pm

First, I must start with the most dramatic competition of the day, at least from the perspective of this female living in the US. There was no doubt that my hopes of a US medal in the 1500m was riding on Morgan Uceny. Uceny was holding a #2 world ranking ...more

Jenny Simpson stuns the world...and herself...winning 1500m gold in Daegu
by anngaff
posted September 1, 2011 at 1:03pm

As I tried to keep my eyes open at 6:55am this morning to watch the women's 1500m final at the World Championships in Daegu, I wondered why I thought it was so important to catch this race live. "Why can't I just wake up in a few hours, stay off Twitter, ...more

IAAF World Championships Day 6 Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 31, 2011 at 2:06pm

Hurdlers, High Jumper and Milers lead US Medal Hopes Day 6 of the IAAF World Championships has huge potential for adding to the USA’s lead in the medal table. Jesse Williams is pointing towards gold in the men’s high jump final. The women’s 1500 ...more

IAAF World Championships Day 4 Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 29, 2011 at 10:31pm

Ennis, Isinbayeva, Rudisha, and Merritt are the highlights Day 4 of the IAAF World Championships feature world record holder David Rudisha going after his first Worlds gold medal, Yelena Isinbayeva attempts to regain her champion status, and Jessica Enni...more

Quick Monday morning IAAF World Champs recap
by LHiggs
posted August 29, 2011 at 2:01pm

It was an exciting Monday morning for me, rising relatively early (though not as early as my compatriots on the west coast), to catch the evening competition on the other side of the world in Daegu, South Korea. The first women’s final on the schedule, ...more

IAAF World Championships Day 3 Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 29, 2011 at 12:46am

Allyson Felix, USA versus Jamaica Sprint Faceoff, and a Hurdles Showdown Day 3 of the IAAF World Championships feature great sprint and hurdle finals. Allyson Felix attempts to win the first end of her double in the 400 meters. The men’s 110m hurdles...more

IAAF World Championships Day 2 Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 27, 2011 at 6:30pm

Decathlon battle, Mo Farah, and Usain Bolt! Day 2 of the IAAF World Championships begins tonight at 8:00 PM. The decathlon battle finishes up today, with the USA poised to win gold and silver. Ashton Eaton currently leads, but is it enough to hold off...more

Kara Patterson is ready for Worlds!
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted August 27, 2011 at 4:14pm

The IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea begin today! Huge shout out to Aretha Thurmond, Gia Lewis-Smallwood, Stephanie Brown-Trafton, Kibwe Johnson and Michael Mai, who are competing in their qualifying rounds to kick the American throwers of...more

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