The IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships ended with a jam-packed day that highlighted each of the major themes that kept coming up during the 10-day event: Mothers: This time, it was Nia Ali, who has a 4-year-old son… Continue Reading
At most world championship track meets, having a runner complete a historic double in the 10,000 meters and 1,500 meters, breaking the championship record in the latter event by nearly seven seconds would be the day’s highlight. Not at the… Continue Reading
Just about every track nerd I know had “Day Eight” of the IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships marked on their calendars, and the performances lived up to the hype. Dalilah Muhammad set a world record in the 400-meter… Continue Reading
Just five months ago, Grant Holloway was a student at the University of Florida getting ready to defend his NCAA title in the 110-meter hurdles. On Wednesday, he became a world champion, winning the event with a time of 13.10… Continue Reading
Another day, another spotlight on the 800 meters. Donavan Brazier broke one of the oldest U.S. records on the book, winning the 800 in 1 minute, 42.34 seconds, breaking the record Johnny Gray set in 1985. And not only did… Continue Reading
A lot happened at the fourth day of the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships, but admittedly, you might not realize it from looking at our coverage. Most of what we did — three of our four written stories, and… Continue Reading
As Brooklynn Loiselle wrote for DyeStat on Monday, the big story on Day Three of the IAAF World Track and Field Championships was the return of two stars who are back in top form after giving birth. (I’m resisting the… Continue Reading
DOHA, Qatar — The most noteworthy thing that happened on the first day of the IAAF World Track and Field Championships actually wrapped up on the second day. The women’s marathon, which started at 11:59 p.m. Friday, continued until the… Continue Reading
The second day of the Portland Track Festival had a little bit of everything, from some impressive up-and-coming runners to an Olympian returning to the track for the first time after giving birth. Shannon Rowbury returned to the track after… Continue Reading
It’s been more than a year since the SOJC Track Bureau covered a track meet — with Hayward Field under construction, our home venue isn’t available. But we’re still committed to the sport, and we’ll be at the IAAF World… Continue Reading