MIAMI, FL – Sprinter Walter Dix showed that he’s rounding back to full fitness again by landing the sprint double 2016 Miami Hurricane Alumni Invitational, hosted by the University of Miami in Coral Gables.
Apr 11
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May 9
Strong sprints and throws fields expected for Colorful Daegu
DAEGU — Sprinters Walter Dix, Carmelita Jeter and Kirani James, as well as throwers Tatyana Lysenko and Betty Heidler are amongst the already confirmed stars for the Colorful Daegu Meeting, organisers said on Tuesday. The track and field meeting, which will take place on May 16 is part of the IAAF World Challenge series. Americans […]
Apr 22
Walter Dix flashes to 9.85w, Wariner beaten at Mt SAC
Olympic bronze medallist Walter Dix sounded his own warning ahead of this summer’s London Olympic Games with a wind-aided 9.85 seconds to take the invitational 100m at the 2012 Mt. SAC Relays on Saturday. The American was pushed slightly by a wind of +2.4 m/s, but his move in the second part of the race […]
Apr 12
Jeter and Dix to race at Johnson/JJK Invitational
American sprinters Carmelita Jeter and Walter Dix will both race at the annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational, which takes place from Apr. 12-14 in Drake Stadium. Jeter, the world 100m champion from last summer, has been in fine form in the last few seasons and will be using the meet as one of her […]
Apr 24
Usain Bolt Anchors Jamaica Team To Penn Relays Record
Triple Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt anchored the Jamaican Gold team to stunning 37.90secs to win the USA vs World 4x100m relay.
Jul 12
Dix, agent resolve contract dispute
Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Walter Dix recently resolved a contract dispute with his agent in an arbitration hearing. Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed. The sprinter’s legal scuffle centered around compensation owed to agent Kimberly Holland, who helped him broker a rich deal with Nike. His side’s claim was that Holland wasn’t the sole reason […]
Jun 28
Curious case of sprinter Walter Dix
EUGENE –Success seems to come easy for Walter Dix. Dealing with it has been a much different story. The sprinter is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, a highly decorated collegiate runner at Florida State and owner of an almost unprecedented endorsement deal with Nike. He’s also a reluctant star who shies away from the spotlight. […]
Jun 7
Jackson surprises 400m hurdles field, strong performances all-round in Eugene
EUGENE, Oregon — Former world champion Bershawn Jackson recovered well from hitting a hurdle early in the race to finish on top of perhaps the strongest assembled 400m hurdles field this year at the Prefontaine Classic Grand Prix.