Noah Lyles Out of Ultimate Championships Due to Injury
#TrackAndField #NoahLylesNoah Lyles ended his season due to a hamstring strain, skipping the Ultimate Championships' $150,000 prize. He'll emcee in Budapest instead. The 100m and 200m fields now feature Seville, Bednarek, and Tebogo. read more
Richardson, Lyles Dominate 100m at US Championships
#TrackAndField #USChampionshipsSha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles won 100m titles at U.S. championships. Richardson clocked 10.77 seconds; Lyles matched his 9.79 personal best. Both overcame slow starts, celebrating comebacks and eyeing future world and Olympic glory. read more
Olympic medalist Simpson collapses at Raleigh track event
#JennySimpson #TrackAndFieldOlympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed from a medical episode while pacing a mile at a Raleigh community event. CPR and a defibrillator were used before hospitalization. The 39-year-old received immediate care and is now in excellent medical condition. read more
Auburn’s Tharp Shatters Hurdles World Record
#TrackAndField #WorldRecordAuburn's Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110-meter hurdles world record at 12.75 seconds during the NCAA championships. The junior surpassed Aries Merritt's 2012 mark of 12.80, becoming the first to break a world record at NCAAs in 50 years. read more
North Carolina runners disqualification overturned after appeal
#HighSchoolSports #TrackAndFieldNorth Carolina high school runner Nyan Brown's disqualification for celebrating a state title win was overturned. Mallard Creek now shares the 8A championship and 4x400 relay win with C.E. Jordan and Hough High Schools. read more
High school track team loses title over celebration
#HighSchoolSports #TrackAndFieldA North Carolina high school lost its fifth straight state track title after a runner’s harmless five-finger celebration was deemed taunting. The ambiguous rule needs reform to allow youthful joy. Appeal should be granted. read more
Teen Phenom Becomes Youngest World Track Champion
#Athletics #TrackAndFieldAmerican teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, became the youngest world champion in track history by winning 800m gold indoors. His phenomenal talent and work ethic position him as a future star for the LA28 Olympics. read more
Kevin Harts Son Hendrix Commits to Tennessee Track
#SportsNews #TrackAndFieldHendrix Hart, son of comedian Kevin Hart, commits to run track at the University of Tennessee. Coach Duane Ross praised his character and work ethic. The announcement drew congratulations from celebrities including LeBron James. read more