Brianne Theisen's blog: A not so "Olympian" moment

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Paul Doyle

A not so "Olympian" moment When people hear the title "Olympian", I think sometimes they instantly assume that along with that comes some kind of insane superhero strength or fitness, making that athlete able to do pretty much any type of workout with no problem at all. Well last Sunday was a prime example that this is not the case. Looking back on it, I thought it was funny and had to share. Last Sunday on Father's Day, Ashton and I had no plan...

Ashton Eaton participates in PGA program

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Paul Doyle

Just getting started | Outdoors | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon CRESWELL — On the practice range at Emerald Valley Golf Course, Ashton Eaton paused for a short break after hitting golf balls for a while. “You getting tired?” asked Emerald Valley general manager and head professional Todd O’Neal. “Are you kidding?” responded the world record-holder and Olympic gold medalist in the two-day, 10-event decath...

Asafa Powell ready to run fast at Jamaican Trials

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Paul Doyle

André Lowe, Senior Staff Reporter Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell has already suffered two injury setbacks this season, but his coach Stephen Francis said his charge is raring to go for this week's JamaicaAthletics Administrative Association/Supreme Ventures Limited National Senior Championships at the National Stadium. The meet will be used to help select Jamaica's team to the IAAF Wo...

Gabriele Anderson Continues Beating the Odds

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Paul Doyle

Gabriele Anderson Continues Beating The Odds By Mackenzie Lobby Published 22 hours ago Anderson competing in the 1,500m at last summer's Olympic Trials. Photo:www.photorun.net Table of Contents Adept at Survival Change of Plans Charting a Course Minnesota runner ready for this week’s U.S. Track & Field Championships. Stepping onto the track at Hayward Field last summer for Heat 2 of the 1500m semifinal felt like a finish line of sorts for ...

USA Championship within Janay DeLoach Soukup's rea...

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Paul Doyle

  Three-time USA Indoors champion hopes to win first national outdoor title this week.     Jun. 18, 2013   |   0 Comments                       A A       Janay DeLoach Soukup practices for USA Outdoor Tra...: Olympic bronze-medalist Janay DeLoach Soukup practices at CSU for the upcoming USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships (Video by...

Brigetta Barrett named USTFCCCA National Field AOY

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 by Paul Doyle

Already one of the best high jumpers in collegiate history entering this outdoor season, Barrett, a senior from Wappingers Falls, N.Y., made her last season count with not only an NCAA title, but also a collegiate record earlier in the season. At the DI Championships in Eugene, Barrett won by 3½ inches with a clearance of 6-4¾ (1.95m), though she needed a dramatic third-attempt clearance at that height for a chance at three attempt...

Kimberlyn Duncan wins Honda Sports Award

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 by Paul Doyle

THE CWSA PRESENTS LOUISIANA STATE’S KIMBERLYN DUNCAN WITH HONDA SPORTS AWARD FOR TRACK AND FIELD   LOS ANGELES, California (June 12, 2013) --- For the second year in a row, LSU’s Kimberlyn Duncan (Katy, Tex.) has received the Honda Sports Award for track and field and becomes a finalist for the 2013 Honda Cup. The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) will present the Honda Cup live on ESPNU, June 24 at the USC Galen Center Foun...