Category Archives: Athletics

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

Posted on July 4, 2008 by AZRunning.com

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

Posted on July 2, 2008 by AZRunning.com

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

Posted on June 30, 2008 by AZRunning.com

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

Posted on June 29, 2008 by AZRunning.com

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

Posted on June 28, 2008 by AZRunning.com

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

Posted on May 19, 2008 by AZRunning.com

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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