By Shawn Medow The Prefontaine Classic has a new women’s 200-meter record, and it’s owned by American sprinter Tori Bowie. “My coach said I was capable of running 21.7 today,” Bowie said. “The major goal for today was coming out… Continue Reading
Day 9 of the Olympic Trials was extraordinary in numerous ways. With 22,847 in attendance, it was a Hayward Field record. In the men’s 5,000 meters, 41-year-old legend Bernard Lagat proved age is just a number with his last-minute win. And… Continue Reading
It was a real Oregon track meet Friday at the U.S. Olympic trials, with the majority of races accompanied by unrelenting downpours. Puddles formed in lane one and athletes walked off the track soaked to the bone, but it didn’t… Continue Reading
By Isaac Gibson Before Tori Bowie raced the 200 meters Saturday afternoon at the Prefontaine Classic, her coach gave it to her straight. “I am sick and tired of seeing you run 22 seconds,” he said. “I know you’re capable… Continue Reading