Let the Games Begin

1984.The first year I remember watching the Olympic Games. While I am sure I watched more than gymnastics, but gymnastics is what I remember. The seven women on the USA Gymnastics Team inspired the young athlete in me. By the time the ’84 Olympics started I was 8...
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14 women advanced to tomorrow’s 3000 meter steeple final. In this field is race favorite and American Record Holder Emma Coburn who ran a career best of 9:10.76 this year in Eugene. With a personal record that is 8 seconds faster than the second best in the field...

Not Just Another Day

My non-runner friends will often say – “10 days. Don’t you get tired on track and field by then?” My answer, like your’s most likely, is no. Each day of the Olympic Trials is not just another day. It is hard to tire of the sport when each...