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2006 AT&T USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships — Friday
Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin grabbed the headlines, for their wins in the 100 meters. The schedule for Day 3 of the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships was lengthy, due to the scheduling of make-up races from Day 2. All three rounds of the 100 meters, which normally take place over two days, were…
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2006 AT&T USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships — Thursday
Severe weather forced a schedule delay and an early end to Day 2 of the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships. In both the mid-afternoon and early evening, fans and athletes evacuated the Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium, on the campus of Indiana University / Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), and headed for…
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Jacquelyn Johnson claims a second individual NCAA title for ASU; women finish fourth in team standings
ASU’s Jacquelyn Johnson won her second NCAA heptathlon title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, CA. The Sun Devil women’s team stood on the podium in fourth place, to complete a podium trifecta this academic year, by taking home team trophies in cross country (4th), indoor track and field (3rd), and…
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National Championship for ASU’s Victoria Jackson
Congratulations to Victoria Jackson of the ASU women’s Track and Field team for capturing the national championship in the 10,000 meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, CA. Fellow Sun Devil Amy Hastings, the NCAA indoor 5000 meter champion, placed 4th. Jackson is shown below sharpening her speed at the…
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Lapping Session
Our intrepid band of kart racers made it back to Bondurant for a “lapping session.” This class provided more seat time than the introductory course, and allowed some passing. The two hour session went quickly. I imagine we’ll be back for more… Images from the lapping session
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Fargo Marathon
When I mentioned to friends, especially to those who grew up in or around North Dakota, that I was traveling to Fargo to run a marathon, the overwhelming response was “why?” Those who hadn’t been to Fargo before would invariably mention a line or two from the Coen Brothers’ movie. Despite the snickers, the Scheel’s…
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2006 Arizona 5A Track & Field Championships
Sun Angel Stadium was packed for the final day of the 2006 5A State Track & Field Championships. The enthusiastic collection of family, friends, and track fans was treated to a slew of excellent performances by competitors in the Division I and II sections. Arizona 5A Div 1 & 2 Track & Field Championships gallery
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Lady Sun Devils — 2006 PAC-10 Track & Field Champions
Congratulations to the ASU women’s Track and Field team for capturing their first PAC-10 title in the program’s history. Brooke Bennett, shown below competing in the steeplechase at the 2006 ASU Invitational, became the fifth Sun Devil to win the PAC-10 women’s steeplechase title, ahead of last year’s winner, Anna Masinelli. In the six-year history…
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2006 Mt. SAC Relays
The Mount San Antonio College Relays, affectionately known throughout the track and field world as the Mt. SAC Relays, celebrated its 48th running this year. Day 2 of this year’s University / Open competition was a soggy one, with conditions ranging from light drizzle to heavy downpour. Mt. SAC Relays photo gallery Athletes with Arizona…
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2006 Carlsbad 5000
Meseret Defar from Ethiopia, the 2004 Olympic champion at 5000 meters, set a pending world best for a road 5K at the Carlsbad 5000, on April 9. The quaint beach town of Carlsbad, north of San Diego, had another marvelous day for running. The masters’ races were run early in the morning under overcast skies.…