American sprinter Justin Gatlin was asked on Friday, in the lead-up to his appearance at the Prefontaine Classic, how he’s still able, at 33, to post world-leading marks. Gatlin was quick to respond: “Because I have teammates like Isiah Young.” Young… Continue Reading
Before the 10,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic Friday night, Canadian distance runner Cameron Levins told countryman Simon Bairu, “It’s going down.” Bairu’s response: “About time.” Levins came through on his prediction, finishing fourth in in 27 minutes, 7.51 seconds… Continue Reading
When Justin Gatlin appeared at the Valley River Inn a day before competing in the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic, his buzzed hair was scattered with gray. It seemed like an indicator of the long road he has taken to restore his image. Gatlin,… Continue Reading
Catherine Watkins knows she is, as far as conventional wisdom is concerned, a little late to the game. “I’m old,” said Watkins. She’s 43. Before 2015, she had run four marathons, merely as a participant. But in the past five… Continue Reading
As soon as Jake Mihelich got to Hayward Field on Friday, his mind was set on one thing: “Division III or Division I, it doesn’t matter.” Mihelich runs for Division III Linfield College, and he competed right next to Division… Continue Reading
For Kimber Mattox, Friday’s 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Oregon Twilight Meet felt tough. But it’s the steeplechase, she said, and “it’s always a tough race.” It didn’t appear that way, though. Mattox, a former Oregon distance runner who now competes… Continue Reading