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Olympic champion Robles loses in 60-meter event

Kevin Craddock of the United States won the 60-meter hurdles, topping Olympic champion Dayron Robles at an indoor meet Friday.
Via MSNBC  |  3 days ago

Canadian hammer toss fail

You have got to be a real man to succeed in the hammer toss, something this kid definitely is not. Watch as this Canadian high schooler tries out his new hammer for the first time. The results are not favorable for him but overwhelmingly hilarious for us. Thank you to the land up north for this unbelievably unathletic scrub (and I can call him this because I am also one).
Via Sweater Punch  |  5 days ago

Lolo Jones leads U.S. sweep at Russian Winter

Lolo Jones led an American sweep of the podium while breaking the 19-year record in the 60-meter hurdles at the Russian Winter indoor meet.
Via ESPN  |  8 days ago

Cuba hurdler Robles blasts training conditions

Cuba's best-known Olympic athlete, Dayron Robles, complained Tuesday about terrible training conditions as he prepares to defend his gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles this summer in London.
Via ESPN  |  13 days ago

Jones wins U.S. Open hurdles in 1st race back

Every time Lolo Jones cried because she could barely walk, every time she dragged herself to two or three workouts a day.
Via ESPN  |  16 days ago

Clipped hurdle in Beijing hardly haunts Lolo Jones

Hurdler Lolo Jones broke out of the starting blocks with a blaze of speed and quickly settled into her easygoing rhythm.
Via MSNBC  |  18 days ago

Clipped hurdle in Beijing hardly haunts Lolo Jones

Hurdler Lolo Jones broke out of the starting blocks with a blaze of speed and quickly settled into her easygoing rhythm. One down hurdle. Then two. Three. The heavy favorite in the finals of the 100 hurdles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Jones was beginning to distance herself from the field - like she had that entire season - bounding effortlessly over the obstacles in her lane...
Via AP on Fox  |  18 days ago

Clipped hurdle in Beijing hardly haunts Lolo Jones

Nearly four years since her stunning stumble in the 100m hurdles final at the Beijing Olympics, Lolo Jones refuses to allow one missed hurdle to haunt her. She is busy getting her mind and body right ahead of the London Games.
Via Universal Sports  |  19 days ago

Olympic champion Bekele's suspension lifted

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation lifted the suspension of Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele and 34 others Tuesday, clearing the way for the Ethiopian great to run at the London Games.
Via ESPN  |  20 days ago

Ethiopia clears Olympic champion Bekele, 34 others

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation lifted the suspension of Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele and 34 others Tuesday, clearing the way for the Ethiopian great to run at the London Games.
Via MSNBC  |  20 days ago

Ethiopia clears Olympic champion Bekele, 34 others

The Ethiopian Athletics Federation lifted the suspension of Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele and 34 others Tuesday, clearing the way for the Ethiopian great to run at the London Games.
Via Universal Sports  |  21 days ago

Report: Bekele to have ban lifted for London

Two people familiar with the situation say Ethiopia's track federation plans to lift the suspension it placed on Olympic distance running champion Kenenisa Bekele, clearing the way for him to compete at the London Games.
Via ESPN  |  21 days ago

Ethiopia Suspends Bekele for Missing Camp

Kenenisa Bekele, winner of the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Olympics in 2008, was among 35 athletes suspended by the Ethiopian federation through the Olympics for not reporting to a training camp.
Via New York Times Sports  |  24 days ago

Ethiopia bans distance-running great Bekele

Olympic distance-running great Kenenisa Bekele has been suspended by the Ethiopian federation for not reporting to a training camp in a move that could affect whether he competes at the London Games.
Via ESPN  |  24 days ago

Ethiopia suspends Bekele for missing camp

Olympic distance-running great Kenenisa Bekele has been suspended by the Ethiopian federation for not reporting to training camp and in a move that could affect whether he competes at the London Games.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  24 days ago

Ethiopia suspends Bekele through London Games

Olympic distance-running great Kenenisa Bekele has been suspended by the Ethiopian federation for not reporting to training camp and in a move that could affect whether he competes at the London Games.
Via Universal Sports  |  25 days ago

Bolt adds Golden Gala to pre-Games schedule

Usain Bolt will run the 100 meters at the Golden Gala in Rome as preparation to defend three sprint titles at the London Olympics.
Via ESPN  |  25 days ago

Olympic triple jump champion Evora hurt again

Olympic triple jump champion Nelson Evora of Portugal has injured his right shinbone again.
Via ESPN  |  25 days ago

Olympic triple jump gold medalist Evora injured

Olympic triple jump champion Nelson Evora of Portugal has injured his right shinbone again.
Via MSNBC  |  25 days ago

Usain Bolt to run at Golden Gala in Rome in May

Usain Bolt will run the 100 meters at the Golden Gala in Rome again this year as he prepares to defend three sprint titles at the London Olympics.
Via Universal Sports  |  25 days ago

Olympic triple jump gold medalist Evora injured

Olympic triple jump champion Nelson Evora of Portugal has injured his right shinbone again.
Via Universal Sports  |  26 days ago

Bolt says he'll run 100 meters at Bislett Games

Usain Bolt has confirmed he will run the 100 meters at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on June 7.
Via ESPN  |  January 11, 2012

Bolt to run 100 at Bislett Games in June

Usain Bolt has confirmed he will run the 100 meters at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on June 7.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  January 11, 2012

LOLO JONES COVERS OUTSIDE MAGAZINE IN UNIQUE FASHION

It will be a year of redemption for Lolo Jones, after a devastating fall in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Beijing Games in 2008. In the time since, she’s been working towards a gold medal finish at the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London. Though she was plagued with injuries over the past few years, Jones is poised to return in full force. To recognize the efforts...
Via A Glam Slam  |  January 11, 2012

Bolt to run 100 at Bislett Games in June

Usain Bolt has confirmed he will run the 100 meters at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on June 7.
Via Universal Sports  |  January 11, 2012
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