By Isaac Gibson It was do or die for eight of the 13 runners who did not have the Olympic standard of 3 minutes, 36 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in the men’s 1,500 meters. Knowing… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson EUGENE, Oregon — Vin Lananna wears many hats in the track and field world. He is the president of TrackTown USA, the associate athletic director at the University of Oregon, the head coach of the U.S. men’s… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson The men’s 1,500-meter final Sunday at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials will have an unorthodox 13 men competing in it. And nearly half of those men have worn an Oregon singlet at one time in… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Doing something that you love can bring out the best in people, and for some professors at the University of Oregon, running is what they love. “I really want to give people the full image of what… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Sanya Richards-Ross was given a standing ovation by the Hayward Field crowd Friday evening, not because she won her race, but because she did not finish. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist pulled out of the first round… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson When Oregon hurdler Devon Allen looked back on what inspired him to pursue his Olympic dreams, he remembered watching Usain Bolt breaking world records at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. “I was 12 and was running… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Last year, as a freshman, Oregon’s Ariana Washington sat on the sidelines due to a broken foot during the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. “I remember watching the 100 and watching Jenna (Prandini) win and come… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Akron junior Clayton Murphy took the lead down the homestretch of Hayward Field and won his first NCAA outdoor championship in the 1,500 meters Friday in 3 minutes, 36.38 seconds, the leading time in the U.S. this… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Before Tori Bowie raced the 200 meters Saturday afternoon at the Prefontaine Classic, her coach gave it to her straight. “I am sick and tired of seeing you run 22 seconds,” he said. “I know you’re capable… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Sammy Watson was overcome by her experience in Oregon. The high school junior from Henrietta, New York, broke the tape in the girls elite 400-meter dash in 53.21 seconds at the Prefontaine Classic Friday night in front of… Continue Reading