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Kenya’s Kitwara wins Peachtree Road RaceATLANTA — Sammy Kitwara of Kenya won the 40th Peachtree Road Race with a time of 27:21 in his debut in the annual 6.2-mile event through the streets of Atlanta.
Ridouane Harroufi of Morocco was second, and Ethiopia’s Gashu Ibrahim Jeilan third.
The top seed in the women’s field, Lineth Chepkurui of Kenya, won her first Peachtree [...]
Complete results from the Meeting de Atletismo MadridComplete results from the Meeting de Atletismo Madrid 2009 meeting in Madrid, Spain on Saturday, Jul 04, 2009.
Isa Phillips impressive again in Madrid By Gary Smith, World-Track
MADRID — Jamaican champion Isa Phillips continued his fine form in the 400m hurdles this season by defeating another solid field in Madrid on Saturday.
Phillips, one of the strong candidates for a medal at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin next month, clocked an impressive 48.09seconds in windy conditions [...]
Ivet Lalova opens with win in Cork City CORK CITY, Ireland — Bulgaria’s Ivet Lalova opened her outdoor season on a winning note at the 58th Cork City Sports EAA Athletics meeting on Saturday.
Lalova, a former European Indoor champion over 200m, won the women’s 100m in a solid 11.24seconds, her fastest time in three seasons.
The Bulgarian, who in 2004 clocked a lightening fast [...]
Complete Results from the Bislett Games in OsloComplete Results from the Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway on Friday July 03, 2009

USA Track and Field

Rogers' record rampage highlights penultimate day of USA Youth Championships
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Raevyn Rogers and Daesha Rogers smash national records in the 800 meters to highlight the 2009 USA Youth Championship at Rynearson Stadium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University as day five reaches completion on Saturday.
Abdirahman wins third USA Men's 10 km title
ATLANTA Three-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.), won his third straight USA Men’s 10 km Championship Saturday at the 40th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia. Abdirahman ran 28:11, placing
2009 USA Youth Championships pass the halfway point of the meet, only two days left
ar youth athletes continued to shine on the field in
finals and on the track in prelims as day four of competition on Friday took
place at Rynearson Statium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.
Team USA roster announced for 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships
Team USA roster announced for 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships
Field events and running prelims highlight the third day of the 2009 USA Youth Champs
The 2009 USA Youth Track & Field Championships completed day three of competition Thursday at Rynearson Stadium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University with field events and running prelims highlighting the day.

The NY Times

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Marathon Majors News

US Olympian and American Record Holder Deena Kastor Selects 2009 ... - NewsBlaze

US Olympian and American Record Holder Deena Kastor Selects 2009 …
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In its 32nd year and a member of the World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon annually attracts 45000 runners including a world class elite field and 1.5 million spectators. As a result of its national and international draw, …

(RRW) Athletics: Network Coverage Doubles For ING New York City ... - RunnersWeb

(RRW) Athletics: Network Coverage Doubles For ING New York City …
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The ING New York City Marathon, part of the World Marathon Majors series, is the world's largest marathon. Last year's edition recorded 38096 finishers, but the event's record field was in 2007 when 38607 runners crossed the finish line. …

Run the NY Marathon with a charity - Examiner.com

Run the NY Marathon with a charity
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As one of the five World Marathon Majors (in addition to Boston, Chicago, Berlin, and London), the NY Marathon consistently sees over 100000 runners who apply for only about 40000 spots. While many of the runners obtain guaranteed entry through …

All Africa Athletics Headlines

Nigeria: Osazuwa, Akene go For Broke
Susan Akene will tomorrow in Oghara, Delta State renew her rivalry with Agnes Osazuwa at the grand finale of the Super Classic reinvented by the new board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, (AFN).
Uganda: Inzikuru Shifts Her Base to Europe
COMMONWEALTH 3000m steeplechase champion Dorcus Inzikuru has switched her camp to Europe as she steps up her bid to qualify for the World Championships in August.
Uganda: Kabale Trinity Wins District Athletics Event
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Uganda: Canada Target for Aneno
Coach James Mugeni reckons Agnes Aneno can qualify for the finals and go on to win a medal at the World Youth Championships due next week in Sudtirol, Italy.
Ghana: Adjaho Joins Republic Day Walk
Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Doe Adjaho yesterday led a host of dignitaries to participate in this year’s Republic Day 5-km Walk from the Ohene Djan Stadium through the Ministries traffic light area, Children’s Park, State House, Osu Cemetery traffic light and back to the stadium.