Tag: LaShawn Merritt

  • 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships – Day 3

    Day 3 of the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships featured a full schedule of compelling finals. LaShawn Merritt claimed the national title at 400 meters and remained undefeated in 2009. *** Click here to view photos from the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships – Day 3 (Saturday) *** 2004 Olympian and…

  • 2009 adidas Track Classic

    For its 2009 edition, organizers of the adidas Track Classic shifted the competition schedule from mid-afternoon to early evening, in order to take advantage of more favorable weather in the Los Angeles area for distance running, while retaining fast conditions for sprint events. The format change was a success, with impressive early season results in…

  • 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 5

    Athletes and fans returned from two rest days, as competition resumed on Day 5 of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field. In the last event of the evening, Anna Willard set a new American Record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Sanya Richards and LaShawn Merritt claimed the 400 meter dash titles.…