Regional News
Team USA takes two bronze as Bolt shatters 100 WR
Hyleas Fountain (Kettering, Ohio) became the only American woman other than Jackie Joyner-Kersee ever to win an Olympic medal in the heptathlon, coming away with a bronze-medal performance of 6,619 points.
Ohio Athletes Competing in the Olympics.....
(by Matt McGowan)Thirty-two athletes competing in thirteen different events in the 2008 Olympics have strong ties to Ohio. Many were born in Ohio or went to college here or now live in and train in Ohio. A total of 45 Ohio Olympians will represent 11 countries. There are 17 current or former Ohio State athletes competing for seven countries.
Evolution of Olympic Women's Athletics, courtesy of IAAF (Mel Watman), comments by Larry Eder
From 1928 until 1972, the longest event that women ran internationally was the 800 meters. Women were thought to be too frail to run over 800 meters and the Olympics in 1928 were the last time the 800 was run until 1960!
RUNOHIO August E-Newsletter
Good luck to all of the USA athletes at the Beijing Olympic Games, which start with the Opening Ceremonies on August 8th and the track and field competition starts August 15th. Check back for RUNOHIO’s and The Running Network’s Larry Eder coverage of the Olympic Games with photos by Victor Sailor.
On the Run with Matt McGowan. From mid July – August print RUNOHIO
Last month saw a lot of outstanding competition in track and field as well as road racing.
The 101st boys and 34th girls Ohio High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships provided another outstanding weekend of competition.
Take part in the August 16th Crew 5K and go to the Columbus Crew vs. FC Dallas game that night Free.
The Crew 5K Run/Walk around the grounds of the Crew Stadium, Ohio State Fairgrounds and finishes at the midfield of Crew Stadium. All registrants receive: Free tech shirt and goody bag and a Free ticket to see the Crew take on FC Dallas at 7:30 p.m.;
Top Ohio athletes at the Trials
(By Matt McGowan) A number of Ohio athletes had outstanding performances at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field - Team Trials.
Hyleas Fountain who is from Pennsylvania and now living and training in the Dayton area won five of the seven events in the hepthalon to win with 6,667 points. Fountain also finished fourth in the long jump with a leap of 4th 21 feet 11.75 inches.
July RUNOHIO E-Newsletter
Returning to one of the most hallowed sites in the sport, the U.S. Olympic Track and Field - Team Trials will return to Eugene, Oregon’s Hayward Field - June 27 - July 6, site of the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympic Trials. I will be at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field and plan to do a daily blog…
Watterson/Whetstone Alumni 5km Cross Country Run
(by Matt McGowan) The overall winner in the third annual Watterson/Whetstone Alumni Cross Country and Track 5km was Eddie Erion (18:13), a 2008 graduate of Whetstone, who was All-City League as a senior in cross country while also competing on the track team.
Crew 5K - Free Crew ticket
Take part in the August 16th Crew 5K and go to the Columbus Crew vs. FC Dallas game that night Free.
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Kiptoo, Alyanak Win Hyde Park Blast 4 Mile
(Running USA wire / by Chad Sims) CINCINNATI, Ohio - (June 28, 2008) - More than 4,000 participants came together in the fight against cancer as they took part in the 7th Hyde Park Blast presented by Toyota.
USA Junior Track & Field Championships
(Columbus, OH, June 20-22, 2008) The final day of the USA Junior Track & Field Championships saw a number of outstanding performances. Ohio’s Jessica Beard won her third 400 meters (52.23) USA Junior Track & Field Championship.
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Columbus 10K
(Columbus, OH, 06-08-08) Despite one of the warmest days ever in Central Ohio in early June, the 31st annual Columbus 10K drew another outstanding field to downtown Columbus as the runners toed the starting line by the Ohio State House for the “Oldest Road Race in Columbus”.
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OHSAA State Track and Field Championships
(Columbus, OH, June 6-7, 2008, Matt McGowan )The 101st Boys and 34th Girls Ohio High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships saw numerous outstanding performances, including seventeen State meets records.
June Track & Field Championships and Races
(Matt McGowan, June 2008, RUNOHIO) The month of June is full of outstanding track and field competition and road races.
Hopefully, you will be able to run a road race or two this month and take time to watch some great track and field competition at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Track & Field Championships which will be held June 6-7.
RUNOHIO June E-Newsletter
I hope we all take time to remember the brave men and women who gave their life for our freedom and safety on this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who perished while in military service to their country.
On the Run with Matt McGowan - From mid May – mid July print RUNOHIO
(Matt McGowan, May 2008, RunOhio) Numerous road races and track and field meets will be contested during the next few months. A runner doesn’t have to look too far to find a road race in the area. Hopefully, your training has been going well and you will be able to test your fitness in an upcoming race.
