By Abigail Winn Madie Boreman wasn’t even thinking about qualifying for the NCAA championships this season. But she did that and more. She took second place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final and set a new American junior record. “I don’t think… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn EUGENE, Oregon — Kent State University senior Danniel Thomas was not fazed by the women she was competing with for the NCAA shot put title, including two-time NCAA outdoor champion and 2016 Olympian Raven Saunders. “I just… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn Oregon head coach Robert Johnson and USC head coach Caryl Smith Gilbert didn’t show any visible signs of competitiveness Tuesday at the press conference advancing the NCAA championships.this week. The coaches focused on the success of their their… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn The men’s Invitational and Bowerman miles brought the crowd to its feet at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, and for good reasons. In the men’s Bowerman mile, Kenya’s Ronald Kwemoi won with a time of 3 minutes,… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn When it comes to helping her daughter Tamari succeed in track, Tamara Davis is all in. “Everything we do is committed to what she has to do,” she said. “A lot of travel for practice, training late… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn If last season was not enough of a fairytale ending, the magic has stuck with UCLA sophomore Rai Benjamin through this season. Benjamin won the Pac-12 title in the men’s 400-meter hurdles Sunday with a new personal best… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn Christine Cohen had an extra-special Mother’s Day this year: she got to watch her son Ashtyn Davis of Cal win the Pac-12 title in the men’s 110-meter hurdles. “I was ecstatic for him,” she said. “He’s worked… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn Whenever shot putter Maggie Ewen’s name pops up on caller ID after a meet, her parents know something good’s happened. “Before the meet,” she said, “they’re like, ‘Hope to get that phone call!’” Any phone call Saturday… Continue Reading
By Abigail Winn Though often one of the most chaotic races in track, the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday at the Oregon Twilight meet was fairly quiet. Three of the five women scheduled to compete scratched. Erika Barr won the event… Continue Reading