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Matt Centrowitz proved dominant over Nick Willis in a much-anticipated rematch at the Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile. The World silver medalist claimed the victory in the fourth-fastest time in history by running 3:50.63 Saturday in New York City. Click on picture to go to FloTracks article-
James Gurr (NSW) has upstaged the pre-race favourites to win the men’s 800m at the Adelaide Track Classic, as Alana Boyd (Qld) was victorious the women’s pole vault. First past the post in a race that also featured local favourite Dylan Stenson (SA, second, 1:47.79) and national record holder Alex...
The Canberra Track Classic has delivered arguably the best women’s long jump competition this decade, with Brooke Stratton (Vic) soaring to within striking distance of the national record as Chelsea Jaensch (Qld) joined the list of athletes qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Delivering a personal best of 6.79m at...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved NEW YORK (19-Feb) -- Getting their first dose of the professional track circuit, collegians Dominique Scott and Erin Teschuk are excited for tomorrow's NYRR Millrose Games. While both have had their eyes on the Wanamaker Mile for Women for...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved NEW YORK (18-Feb) -- It's been nearly two years since Molly Huddle has lined up on an indoor track, a long 24-month stretch that has seen her rise to world-class levels. Huddle will return to the indoor oval here...
By Chris Lotsbom, @ChrisLotsbom (c) 2016 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved NEW YORK (18-Feb) -- If Nick Willis's career ended tomorrow, the Kiwi would be satisfied. On his resume is an Olympic silver medal from 2008, three NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile titles, and personal bests of 3:49.83 and 3:29.66 for...
This week we take a look at some of our female athletes who are all at a critical stage in their individual careers. All four athletes that we focus on below are at different stages in their careers, but essentially are all looking for one thing - success on the international...
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1 - Seyaum, Dawit | ETH | 4:01.86 -- 2 - Martinez, Brenda | USA | 4:04.58 -- 3 - Grace, Kate | USA | 4:06.75 -- 4 - Duncan, Melissa | AUS | 4:06.93 -- 5 - Lagat, Viola Cheptoo | KEN | 4:11.08 -- 6 - McGee, Cory | USA | 4:11.49...
David Rudisha (KEN) will headline the international charge at the upcoming IAAF Melbourne World Challenge and Perth Track Classic. The world 800m record holder, Olympic champion and current world champion, Rudisha’s start ensures that the 27-year-will compete in the middle-distance-mad Melbourne (Vic) for a fifth time, while his confirmed entry...
A bounty of Australia’s best sprinters will descend on the nation’s capital today for a 4x100m relay training camp, ahead of competition at the Canberra Track Classic this weekend. Coming together for a three-day program that is designed to improve relay running technique and build camaraderie among the developing stock...