Australia
Mottram’s medal mantra for 2008
Fox Sports, Australia -
But the annual world cross-country championships, an event that Mottram has skipped for the last two years, is firmly back on the agenda. …
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New Zealand/Oceania
Brown fast despite tough wind
Otago Daily Times, New Zealand -
… best time for the event, had plenty to ponder as he targets another podium finish in the event at the national track and field championships in March. …
Nobuyuki, Mamiko conquer Saipan marathon
Saipan Tribune, Micronesia -
The race is held in cooperation with Marianas Visitors Authority, Northern Marianas Athletics, Northwest Airlines, Excite.com, and Oakley.
UK
IDOWU HOPPING GLAD
Sportinglife.com, UK -
Competing at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre that has been his training base since he recovered from a back injury that restricted him to sixth place at …
Athletics: Stars on marks for athletic Odyssey
Sunday Life, UK -
By Gerry Carson BANGOR teenage sprint queen Amy Foster will be one of the top attractions at the Odyssey next Saturday and Sunday where the headline star in …
Jamie’s track to business!
ic Wales, United Kingdom -
Jamie Baulch raced to 13 medals during an illustrious international athletics career, now the sprinter-turned businessman tells Sarah Manners he’s sporting …
I’am 6ft 5in, nearly 40 with a new hip and I can’t even dance but …
Sunday People, UK -
Steve: I AM used to it from athletics but this time it is covered with sequins and glitz. It’s outlandish but I don’t take myself too seriously so that’s …
The race to the top is a marathon, not a sprint
Scotland on Sunday, UK -
By MARK WOODS GEMMA Nicol’s rite of passage on to the senior international athletics stage has not been an easy one. Who could forget the fresh-faced 15 …
Europe
Cuneyt Koryurek passes away
International Association of Athletics Foundation, Monaco -
Cuneyt Koryurek made a huge contribution to Turkish athletics at various levels for nearly half a century. He served as the General Secretary and the …
Kipsiro stings Tadese, Jepleting cruises – Seville Cross Country …
International Association of Athletics Foundation, Monaco -
That’s athletics, let your legs run as much as possible.” Jepleting said that she’ll now return to Kenya to prepare for the National championships set for …
Asia
False promises made, allege Indian half marathon winners
Indiatimes, India -
Vivek Singh, MD of Procam International, which organised the marathon, said Pawar was not a member of the Athletics Federdation of India (AFI) or an …
Blind runner an inspiration at Dubai Marathon
XPRESS, United Arab Emirates -
Katy Newitt, was back to run in this year’s Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon with the intention of raising funds for Dubai-based non-profit organisation, …
Kenya’s Kelai wins Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya -
The marathon with a prize money of $1 million is billed the largest in the athletics world. Kumar Arun and Kavita Raut won the men and women’s half …
Karim Elected MAAU Deputy President
Bernama, Malaysia -
… Karim Ibrahim defeated sole challenger Datuk Danyal Balagobal Abdullah for the deputy president’s post when the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union (MAAU) …
Mumbai Marathon brings commoners and celebrities together
Merinews, India -
THE STANDARD Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2008 has been awarded a Silver Label by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), …
Africa
Kiprotich, Chepkwel prevail at Bukwo road race
International Association of Athletics Foundation, Monaco -
The Uganda Athletics Federation Technical Vice President, Okot Omony was impressed with the increased attraction of athletes and fans to the annual …
Carribean
Athletic meet called off
The Nation Newspaper, Barbados -
The first athletics meet on the calendar was cancelled yesterday morning because of a poor field. Coaches, athletes and spectators gathered at Deighton …
USA/Americas
(RRW) Athletics: Shobukhova, Baddeley Win Invitational Miles At …
RunnersWeb, Canada -
NEW YORK (19-Jan) — Both Liliya Shobukhova and Andy Baddeley ran with confidence at the 13th New Balance Games here today at the Armory, …
Stripling takes pole vault title, helps Lady’Backs lead SEC
Northwest Arkansas Times, AR -
Sophomore Katie Stripling paced the University of Arkansas Lady Razorback track team at the SEC-Big Ten Challenge in Bloomington, Ind., on Saturday afternoon, winning the pole vault with a clearance of 13-2 1 / 4 …
Aggie Track and Field Have Record Setting Performances in Texas
NMSU Aggies, NM -
LUBBOCK , TEXAS– The New Mexico State women’s indoor track and field squad produced multiple record setting performances, Saturday, Jan. …
WSU meet records fall
The Spokesman Review, WA -
University of Idaho’s Russ Winger stood out on a record-breaking day at the WSU Open Indoor track and field meet in Pullman on Saturday. …
Distance Runners Lead OSU At Nebraska
Oklahoma State Athletics, United States -
The Oklahoma State women’s track and field team competed at the Nebraska Open this weekend, with the Cowgirls dominating the 3000 meter run, as OSU finished …
Canada/Other Americas
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Games/General
Broken promises cause games anger
ic Wales, United Kingdom -
There is already talk of UK Athletics going there to train before the World Championships in Berlin in 2009. General Peter Everson has explained that the …
Beijing mayor vows pollution curbs
CNN -
Beijing will use the strictest standards to control emissions and curb pollution for the Summer Olympics but it will be an uphill task, the host city’s mayor was quoted as saying Sunday. …