By Will Denner World champion Kenyan distance runner Asbel Kiprop didn’t break his personal record Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic, falling short of the expectations he set for himself prior to the Bowerman Mile. Kiprop said at the meet press… Continue Reading
By Will Denner Kenyan distance runners claimed seven of the top eight finishes at the Prefontaine Classic women’s 5,000 meters Friday, but even the winner wasn’t overly eager to celebrate. Hellen Obiri won with a time of 14 minutes, 32.02… Continue Reading
Since winning the 2015 NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in the men’s 800 meters, former Iowa State runner Edward Kemboi has been in search of a sponsor. “It’s been kind of hard for me,” Kemboi said. “It motivates me because… Continue Reading
Oregon’s Ariana Washington expected to run three races in Saturday’s Pepsi Invitational, but only two of them were familiar. She was comfortable running the 200-meter dash and 4×100 relay, but hadn’t run a 100-meter dash since her prep career at… Continue Reading
Growing up in Portland, UO jumper Chance Whitehurst aspired to be an Oregon athlete, but on a different field. “My first goal actually was to play football at the University of Oregon,” Whitehurst said. “Then I realized I was better… Continue Reading
Going into the last race of the Pepsi Invitational, the Oregon women’s 4×400 meter relay team was running on little energy. The four teammates – Alaysha Johnson, Deajah Stevens, Brooke Feldmeier and Raevyn Rogers had all competed in at least… Continue Reading