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2009 ASU Invitational

On March 28, the Arizona State University Track and Field program hosted its second meet of the 2009 outdoor season, the ASU Invitational. The meet produced 17 NCAA regional qualifying marks for the Sun Devils, 120 total NCAA regional qualifying … Continue reading

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2009 Baldy Castillo Invitational

On March 21, the Arizona State University track and field teams hosted the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Tempe, AZ. In College Station, Texas on the previous weekend, both teams placed fifth at the 2009 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships. … Continue reading

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2009 Ragnar Relay Del Sol

From 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on February 27, waves of teams departed from Watson Lake Park in Prescott, AZ, as participants in the 2009 Ragnar Relay Del Sol. This year’s route meandered 202 miles from Prescott through Wickenburg, Carefree, … Continue reading

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2008 Quest Club Holiday Party

As 2008 drew to an end, Quest Club celebrated the holidays with a club trivia challenge and the traditional white elephant gift exchange… *** Click here for the 2008 Quest Club Holiday Party photo gallery ***

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2008 Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional Championships

On Saturday, November 22, the highest ranked high school cross country teams from Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada gathered in Tempe, Arizona for the 2008 NXN Southwest Regional Championships. The top two teams, and top five individuals … Continue reading

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Flip-Shine

I recently had an opportunity to experiment with taking product photos for a friend’s Web site. We set up a makeshift tabletop studio, using household lights and ordinary materials. Taking pictures in a studio environment was an entertaining and educational … Continue reading

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2008 AIA (Arizona) State Cross Country Tournament

On November 8, hundreds of Arizona high school harriers descended upon the Cave Creek Golf Course for a full day of sun, hills, and competition at the 2008 AIA State Cross Country Tournament. *** Click here to view photos from … Continue reading

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Boston – Salem – Lexington & Concord

A recent visit to Boston gave me an opportunity to experience emerging fall colors and nearby historical and literary landmarks. I was pleasantly surprised that so many places of interest and great photo opportunities could be found in a relatively … Continue reading

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Spokane, Washington and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Although I was in Spokane, Washington to compete in the 2008 USA Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships, my racing and travel schedule had enough down time for a little sightseeing. It was my first time to the area. Before … Continue reading

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Florence, Oregon

Heceta Head Lightstation near Florence, Oregon is a popular destination for tourists and photographers. During my time in Eugene, a day trip to Florence on the first rest day of the Olympic Trials gave me an opportunity to capture a … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 8

Jenn Stuczynski captivated the audience, when she set a new American Record for the women’s pole vault, on the final day of competition in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field. On the track, Lolo Jones benefited from … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 7

The final weekend of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field began under overcast skies, with the opening round of the 100 meter hurdles competition. Much of the day’s action occurred in the field events, with the … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 6

Distance events and the women’s high jump comprised the finals on Day 6 of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field. Former University of Arizona Wildcat Abdi Abdirahman pushed the pace for nearly the entire 25 laps … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 4

Day 4 of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field was highlighted by thrilling distance running events. Eugene-based athletes swept the men’s 800 meter run, which electrified the home town crowd. 2005 world champion Bryan Clay established … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 3

Hot weather and hot 100 meter dash times continued on Day 3 of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field. In the 100 meter dash final, Tyson Gay ran the fastest 100 meter dash ever recorded. The … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 2

Day 2 of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field was sultry, both on the track and off. The announced temperature in Eugene was above 90 degrees, which was perfect for fast times in the women’s and … Continue reading

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2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field, Day 1

The first three Olympians of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field were determined during the women’s 10,000 meter run, which was the final event of Day 1 competition. American Record holder Shalane Flanagan outkicked 2007 World Championships … Continue reading

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2008 PAC-10 Track and Field Championships, Day 2

The Arizona State University women and University of Oregon men successfully defended their PAC-10 track and field titles on Saturday night in Tempe, AZ. The Sun Devil men’s team came within 1.5 points of the team title, after placing first … Continue reading

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2008 PAC-10 Track & Field Championships, Day 1

The Arizona State University women and University of Oregon men lead the PAC-10 Track and Field Championships presented by 76 Gasoline after Day 1 of competition. The Sun Devils claimed four individual titles during the day. *** Click here to … Continue reading

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