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2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships – Day 1
After thrilling the Track Town USA crowd last year in the Olympic Trials with her desperate race against both the clock and her competitors on the track, Amy Yoder Begley returned to Eugene, Oregon and rocked the house. Yoder Begley … Continue reading
2009 NJCAA Region I Track and Field Championship
Mesa Community College hosted the 2009 NJCAA Region I Track and Field Championship on May 12 and 14. Click here to view photos from the 2009 NJCAA Region I Track and Field Championship Meet Results, Day 3 (Tuesday) Meet Results, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
New Orleans 2009
Mardi Gras Marathon weekend at the end of January 2009 gave me an opportunity to visit New Orleans. It was my second time in the city, and first extended visit. In 1859, Mark Twain wrote, “It has been said that … Continue reading
2009 Ragnar Relay Los Angeles
The inaugural Ragnar Relay Los Angeles had its share of first year growing pains. On the day before the start, participants were informed that Leg 4 was canceled due to safety concerns, and Legs 13-18 were canceled due to permitting … Continue reading
2009 Sun Angel Track Classic
Despite cold and rainy conditions, the Sun Angel Track Classic celebrated its 30th edition in style. Meet honoree, former Sun Devil and 2004 Olympic long jump gold medalist Dwight Phillips participated in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Fireworks punctuated … Continue reading
