Category Archives: Athletics

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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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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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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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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2008 Arizona Interscholastic Association 5A Division I & II Track & Field Championships

Desert Vista High School hosted the 2008 Arizona Interscholastic Association 5A Division I & II State Track & Field Championships. During the final night of competition, the host school produced new state records in the boys 4×800 and 4×400 meter … Continue reading

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2008 NJCAA Region I Track & Field Championship

Glendale Community College hosted the 2008 edition of the NJCAA Region I Track and Field Championship. Central Arizona College claimed the men’s and women’s team titles. Click here to view photos from the 2008 NJCAA Region I Track and Field … Continue reading

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2008 Sun Angel Track Classic

The Sun Angel Track Classic celebrated its 29th edition with several meet records, and a Paralympic World Record in the men’s high jump. Lopez Lomong led the charge in a scintillating Men’s Invitational 1500 meter run, where the top 11 … Continue reading

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2008 Carlsbad 5000

The Carlsbad 5000 is billed as the World’s Fastest 5K. The first race of the day produced an age group record in the Men’s 45-49 division, as Dennis Simonaitis outkicked former record holder Peter Magill. *** Click here to view … Continue reading

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2008 ASU Invitational

The Arizona State University Track and Field program hosted its second meet of the 2008 outdoor season, the ASU Invitational. The meet produced 17 NCAA regional qualifying marks for the Sun Devils. It was also a homecoming of sorts for … Continue reading

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2008 Baldy Castillo Invitational

One week after sweeping the men’s and women’s team titles at the 2008 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, the Arizona State University Track and Field teams hosted the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Tempe, AZ. Jordan Fife of Team Indiana … Continue reading

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2008 Track and Field Season – Upcoming Schedule

Please stay tuned to AZRunning Productions for coverage of the following meets: March 22: Baldy Castillo Invitational March 29: Arizona State Invitational April 6: Carlsbad 5000 April 12: Sun Angel Track Classic April 17-20: Mt. SAC Relays (tentative) May 6 … Continue reading

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