Month: March 2014

Warren Weir to race over 200m at Doha Diamond League

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DOHA — Jamaican Warren Weir, winner of the 2013 Diamond League 200m, open his 2014 IAAF Diamond League campaign in Doha on 9 May, organisers announced on Sunday (16). The men’s 200m field look set to boast the reigning silver and bronze medallists from the World Championships. Weir, who followed up his bronze medal performance … Read more

Sally Kipyego wins NYC Half on debut

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New York — In the 2014 NYC Half, Sally Kipyego of Kenya set an event record of 1 hour, 08:31 seconds in her debut at the distance on Sunday. Fellow Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai took advantage of a fall during the race and easily won the men’s title. Mutai clocked 1:00:50 for the title after Great Britain track star and double … Read more

NYC Half to Be Televised Internationally for First Time

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New York, March 13, 2014—This year, for the first time ever, the NYC Half will be televised globally. The race, which will take place on Sunday, March 16, features several enhancements this year, including a new course configuration that will accommodate an increase in the field size—up to 20,000 finishers—and an inaugural professional wheelchair race. … Read more

Universal Sports streaming World Indoor Championships Live

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Universal Sports Presents Exclusive Coverage of 2014 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships from March 7-9. World’s Best Athletes Including Record Holders Ashton Eaton and Jenn Suhr to Compete in Sopot, Poland LOS ANGELES – Universal Sports Network will present exclusive, multi-platform coverage of the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships from March … Read more