Eaton named USATF Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year

Monday, November 12, 2012 by Paul Doyle

Ashton Eaton named Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year 11/12/2012 INDIANAPOLIS - Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton were named the winners of the 2012 Jesse Owens Award on Monday by USA Track & Field. The Owens Award is presented annually to the most outstanding U.S. male and female track performers. This is Felix’s fourth time to win the award and Eaton’s first. “Ashton’s world records and Allyson’s three Olympic gold meda...

SPIKES Magazine interview with Christian Taylor

Monday, November 5, 2012 by Paul Doyle

Christian Taylor takes the World's Fastest Interview You won’t find the Olympic triple jump champion wearing Fat Albert t-shirts anymore but you might walk into his hotel chain, or catch him running the 400m… If you had to choose another event outside of the triple jump you would want to star in what would it be?   The 400m. I know I have a lot of potential and want to show it off.     What did you have...

SPIKES Magazine interview with Ashton Eaton

Thursday, October 25, 2012 by Paul Doyle

Ashton Eaton takes the world's fastest interview How did you celebrate winning your gold medal at London 2012? I went out to dinner with friends and family then went to Leicester Square to experience London nightlife. Both ruled.  How much sleep do you get between day one and day two of a decathlon? 5hrs. I know people pull worse but imagine doing treadmill and plyometrics for 12hrs, sleeping for 5, then going another 12hrs. It&rs...

CSU to honor Janay DeLoach on Saturday

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 by Paul Doyle

  DeLoach-Soukop won bronze in London in August FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Two months ago, former Colorado State track and field All-American Janay DeLoach-Soukup earned international acclaim by winning a bronze medal in the long jump during the Olympic Games in London. Now, Ram fans have a chance to meet her in person as part of activities Saturday. DeLoach-Soukup will be recognized by CSU Saturday during festivities surrounding the ...

Eaton Gives Back to Local Gym

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 by Paul Doyle

The Golden Rules Olympic decathlete Ashton Eaton gives back by motivating others at a local gym BY VICKY HALLETTPOSTED ON OCTOBER 16, 2012     Decathlete world-record holder Ashton Eaton visited Falls Church on Saturday. What do you do after being named the best athlete in the world? Absolutely nothing. That’s been the game plan for 24-year-old Ashton Eaton since winning the gold medal in the decathlon at...

Eaton & Taylor - Jesse Owens Award Fan Vote

Thursday, October 4, 2012 by Paul Doyle

2012 Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year Award For the third year in a row, track and field fans have the opportunity to help select the annual Jesse Owens Awards winners. The honors going to the sport’s top athletes of the year is selected by a vote of the media; again this year, an online fan balloting will account for 10 percent of the votes. The following contains a list of the nominees and paragraphs illustrating the nominees’ accom...

Phiri nominated for Zambian Sportsman of the Year

Monday, September 24, 2012 by Paul Doyle

      24 SEPTEMBER 2012 UNITED States-based Zambian sprinter Gerald Phiri, says he is excited to be shortlisted for the 2011 Sports Council of Zambia (SCZ) Sportsman-of-the-year award. Phiri, has been shortlisted for the sportsman-of-the-year alongside bodybuilder Sylvester Mwila and chess ace Daniel Jere ahead of the October 5 annual national sports development awards. The 23-year-old Phiri, who was a 100m semi-finalist at the Lo...