Articles filed under Track and Field
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Making sure big race stays on paceNov 01, 2021 1:10 pm - Orchestrating The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon is no small feat. In addition to the paid staff and city employees, the work of putting on the race falls on the shoulder...
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Jones pleads guilty to lying about steroid useNov 01, 2021 1:08 pm - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For years, Marion Jones angrily denied using steroids. On Friday, she admitted it was all a lie. The three-time Olympic gold medalist pleaded guilt...
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Track star Jones admits doping before 2000 OlympicsNov 01, 2021 1:03 pm - Marion Jones admitted using steroids before the 2000 Olympics in a recent letter to close family and friends, The Washington Post reported Thursday. Jones, who won five ...
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Jones admits using steroids leading up to 2000 OlympicsNov 01, 2021 1:05 pm - Marion Jones admitted using steroids before the 2000 Olympics in a recent letter to close family and friends, The Washington Post reported Thursday. Jones, a triple gold...
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Marathon series hits 2-year mark with successful runNov 01, 2021 12:59 pm - When the World Marathon Majors series was launched on 2006, organizers hoped to add a level of excitement to the sport. Consider it a mission accomplished as the series...
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Aubert's sophomore debut a smashing successOct 31, 2021 7:35 pm - Being early in the season, Kristina Aubert is still trying to gain endurance and get in shape. It is amazing how good Aubert should be when she is clicking on all cylind...
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United States' Clement brings home gold medalOct 31, 2021 6:50 pm - OSAKA, Japan -- The kid salvaged an otherwise tough night for the United States at Nagai Stadium. Kerron Clement powered his way to victory in the 400-meter hurdles to g...
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Chargers fare well at Elgin ClassicOct 31, 2021 6:58 pm - The Elgin City Classic proved once again to be a great place for area cross country runners to get their feet wet as the 2007 season got under-way Tuesday night at Lords...
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Briefs: A photo finishOct 31, 2021 6:46 pm - It took 11.01 seconds to finish the race to decide the fastest woman at the world track and field championships in Osaka, Japan. For Veronica Campbell of Jamaica, it see...
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U.S. throws 1-2 in shot putOct 31, 2021 6:29 pm - OSAKA, Japan -- Reese Hoffa is unknown no more. He won the shot put Saturday while training partner Adam Nelson took second for a 1-2 U.S. finish on the opening night of...