Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius has again run inside the 400-meter qualifying time for the London Olympics.
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www.runkeeper.com/bostonmarathon – RunKeeper is running the Boston Marathon again this year and holding a contest for everyone who donates. Every earns an entry in the contest to win a bunch of great prizes! For details on how to enter, head to www.runkeeper.com/bostonmarathon.
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“I ran the Boston Marathon out of love. I believe that love is the basis of all meaningful human endeavor. Yet it was a love that was incomplete until it was shared with others.” –Bobbi Gibb In 1966, at a time when it was almost universally believed that women were incapable of running marathon distances, Bobbi Gibb challenged those prejudices and broke the gender barrier by becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. She is recognized by the Boston Athletic Association as the pre-sanctioned era womens winner in 1966, 1967, and 1968 (en.wikipedia.org

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In a partial preview of the longest race contested on the track, Dathan
Ritzenhein, Ed Moran, Bobby Curtis and Scott Bauhs all are set to run
against one another in Sunday's NYC Half.
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Spanish walker Francisco "Paquillo" Fernandez, a 2004 Olympic
silver medalist, will miss the London Games after losing a doping case.
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The men's 4×400-meter relay team from the United States was reinstated
to gold after winning its appeal against disqualification Sunday at the
world indoor championships.
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University of Virginia junior Robby Andrews, the reigning NCAA 800m
champion, has decided to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and
has signed a professional management contract.
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Howard Weinstein, MD, Boston Marathon Runner 2011

March 14, 2012

Howard Weinstein, MD, explains his quest to run the 2011 Boston Marathon as part of the MassGeneral Marathon Team Fighting Kids’ Cancer . . . One Step at a Time. Donate now to support Howard Weinstein: give.massgeneral.org Video Rating: 0 / 5

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IOC approves British nationality for Aldama

March 13, 2012

The IOC has formally approved the change to British nationality of triple jumper Yamile Aldama, clearing the way for her to compete for her adopted country at the London Olympics. Universal Sports – Track & Field – News

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Isinbayeva back on top with World Indoor gold

March 12, 2012

Yelena Isinbayeva set a world record of 5.01m last month and failed to improve that while winning gold at the World Indoor Championships. It was her fourth indoor title overall but her first in four years. Universal Sports – Track & Field – News

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2012 World Indoor Championships Final Medal Table

March 12, 2012

The final medals count from the 2012 World Indoor Championships in Istanbul. Universal Sports – Track & Field – News

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