Sprint legend Allyson Felix opened her 2021 outdoor campaign with a rare appearance in the 100 meters after running 11.31 seconds at the GCU Antelope Invitational, hosted at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday (3). Felix was running a competitive 100m race for the first time since 2018. The six-time Olympic gold medalist who also owns 11 world … [Read more...] about Allyson Felix Wins 100m at GCU Antelope Invitational, WL For Falland In Steeplechase
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CORRECTION: Allyson Felix Runs 22.59 To Win 200m At American Track League Meeting #4
Fayetteville AR -- Allyson Felix flashed to a personal best time of 22.59 seconds to win the women's 200m to open her 2021 season at the American Track League Meeting on Sunday. This was the fourth and final meeting of the indoor series. Allyson Felix Impressed In Opener Felix, who last competed in the 200m indoors in 2003, easily improved her lifetime best from 23.14 … [Read more...] about CORRECTION: Allyson Felix Runs 22.59 To Win 200m At American Track League Meeting #4
Watch And Follow American Track League Meeting #4
Watch live streaming coverage of the American Track League Meeting #4 from the Randal Tyson Indoor Center on Sunday (21). You can watch the live television and online video coverage on ESPN and WatchESPN and the ESPN App, starting at 5:00 pm ET. Big Names Lineup For American Track League Meeting #4 Sunday's meeting, the final of the American Track League indoor series, … [Read more...] about Watch And Follow American Track League Meeting #4
Allyson Felix To Open Season With 60/200 Double At American Track League Meeting #4
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - American standout sprinter Allyson Felix is slated to open her 2021 season with a double at the American Track League Meeting #4, the final weekend of this indoor series. The meeting this weekend will again take place at Randal Tyson Track Center on Sunday, Feb. 21. Felix, who used the early parts of the year to work on her fitness, will now test herself … [Read more...] about Allyson Felix To Open Season With 60/200 Double At American Track League Meeting #4
Francis Beats Felix In 400m; Gatlin Pulls In Zagreb
ZAGREB, Croatia - World champion Phyllis Francis impressively pulled away from Allyson Felix to win the women's 400m at the Zagreb IAAF World Challenge meeting on Tuesday (3). Meanwhile, Justin Gatlin world title defense looks in jeopardy after the veteran sprinter pulls up with what looks like a hamstring injury in the 100m. The world champion from London in … [Read more...] about Francis Beats Felix In 400m; Gatlin Pulls In Zagreb
Allyson Felix: I Am In Some Type of Shape, But Not Race Sharp
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Allyson Felix delivered another gutsy performance to book a place in the final of the women's 400 meters at the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships on Friday. The six-time Olympic champion returned 51.45 seconds to finish third in her semi-final heat behind Shakima Wimbley and Courtney Okolo and she was more than delighted to make progress. Competing … [Read more...] about Allyson Felix: I Am In Some Type of Shape, But Not Race Sharp
Allyson Felix Talks About Comeback: “There Were Tears, Frustration And Doubt”
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Allyson Felix will lineup in the women's 400 meters semi-finals on Day 2 at the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships on Friday, but faces a difficult task of advancing. Felix competed for the first time in over one year and the first since having a daughter -- when she finished fourth in heat one of the one-lap event in 52.20 seconds on Thursday … [Read more...] about Allyson Felix Talks About Comeback: “There Were Tears, Frustration And Doubt”
Norman, Stewart Lead 400m Qualifiers; Allyson Felix Returns: USA 2019 Trials Day 1
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Michael Norman and Trevor Stewart both dipped under 45-seconds in the heats of the men's 400m on Day 1 at the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships on Thursday. Stewart of North Carolina A&T sealed victory in the second heat of the one-lap event in 44.76 seconds, the fastest of the evening with Blake Leeper (45.09) and Wil London (45.47) advanced … [Read more...] about Norman, Stewart Lead 400m Qualifiers; Allyson Felix Returns: USA 2019 Trials Day 1
World Medallists Francis, Naser, Felix Setup Rematch In Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, UK — The top three finishers in the women's 400-metres at the 2017 IAAF World Championships have setup a quick rematch at the IAAF Diamond League in Birmingham on 20 August. World champion Phyllis Francis of USA, silver medallist Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain and American Allyson Felix, who grabbed the bronze medal in that race, will face-off again in the one-lap … [Read more...] about World Medallists Francis, Naser, Felix Setup Rematch In Birmingham
Thompson, Schippers, Felix Set Up World-Class 200m Prefontaine Classic Field
Eugene, Oregon – The women's 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic is every sprint fan's dream. All three Olympic medalists from Rio are returning to Pre, where the eventual Olympic trio met for the first time last year in a race that was even tighter than the Rio final. Incredibly, added to that trio is the woman who has won more Olympic gold than any other American … [Read more...] about Thompson, Schippers, Felix Set Up World-Class 200m Prefontaine Classic Field
Weltklasse Zürich 2016 IAAF Diamond League LIVE
ZURICH - A stellar women's 200m lineup headlines Weltklasse Zürich 2016 - IAAF Diamond League on Thursday. Follow Live Results and Updates | Watch Live Streaming Coverage and WatchAthletics The world-class lineup includes Olympic champion Elaine Thompson of Jamaica, Diamond League leader and Olympic silver medallist Dafne Schippers from the Netherlands and USA's Olympic … [Read more...] about Weltklasse Zürich 2016 IAAF Diamond League LIVE
Rio 2016 Women’s Sprint Preview
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The battle for the women's sprint titles at Rio 2016 should be very interesting, with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Veronica Campbell-Brown chasing history. Americans Allyson Felix, Tori Bowie and English Gardner, Jamaicans Fraser-Pryce, the veteran Campbell-Brown and Elaine Thompson, in addition to the Netherlands' Dafne Schippers and Shaunae Miller … [Read more...] about Rio 2016 Women’s Sprint Preview
Complete Team USA Olympic Games Roster For Rio
INDIANAPOLIS — Sprinters Justin Gatlin, LaShawn Merritt, Allyson Felix and Tori Bowie, as well as Brittney Reese, Ashton Eaton, Jenny Simpson and Bernard Lagat, are all named in the U.S. team for the Rio Olympic Games next month. The squad, which includes 84 first-time Olympians, has five reigning Olympic champions, as well as five current world champions. The full team … [Read more...] about Complete Team USA Olympic Games Roster For Rio
Allyson Felix Disappointed About 200m Olympic Shutout
EUGENE, Ore. - After finishing fourth and being shut out of the women's 200 metres team, Allyson Felix admits that she is disappointed about not being able to defend her Olympic title in Rio, next month. Felix, who won gold at London 2012, came into the U.S. Trials hoping to secure places in both the 200m and 400m squads. The World Championships 400m gold medallist easily … [Read more...] about Allyson Felix Disappointed About 200m Olympic Shutout
U.S. Olympic Trials Live Results Updates Live Streaming
EUGENE, Sporting Alert - Live blogging, TV streaming and live updates from the 2016 U.S. Olympic Games Trials from Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The Championships runs from Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 10. For Live Streaming Day-to-Day Coverage Please Click Here | For Live Results Updates Click Here | Keep Up With The Jamaica Olympic Trials As Well. | Watch Live … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Trials Live Results Updates Live Streaming
Usain Bolt Ready To Open Season At Cayman Invitational
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS - Sprint sensation Usain Bolt will open his 2016 season at the Cayman Invitational at Truman Bodden Stadium in George Town on Saturday (14). The world record holder who is preparing to defend his sprint titles at the Rio Olympics in Brazil later this summer, will feature in the men's 100m where he's hoping to get his season off to a quality … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Ready To Open Season At Cayman Invitational
Super Women’s 400m Field Set For Prefontaine Classic
Eugene, Oregon – Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards-Ross are among America’s most decorated athletes and their road to more Olympic gold begins at the Prefontaine Classic in the women’s 400 meters. The race will be the Pre Classic’s best ever in this event. Seven of the confirmed runners have at least one major gold medal and seven have run sub-50. Five comprised the top 5 in … [Read more...] about Super Women’s 400m Field Set For Prefontaine Classic
World Champs Schippers and Felix To Clash In Doha 100m
DOHA, Qatar - Beijing world sprint champions Allyson Felix and Dafne Schippers have been scheduled for a tasty clash over 100m at the 2016 opening IAAF Diamond League - Doha 2016 - on 6 May, meeting organizers have revealed. The pair were both outstanding throughout last season, with Dutch sprint queen Schippers winning the women's 200m title at the IAAF World Championships … [Read more...] about World Champs Schippers and Felix To Clash In Doha 100m
Bolt To Make 100m Season Debut At Cayman Invitational
GRAND CAYMAN - World record holder Usain Bolt headline the list of international athletes for the 5th edition of the Cayman Invitational to be held at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in Grand Cayman on 14 May. Bolt, the World Championships and Olympic Games sprint champion, will be making his second appearance in the Cayman Islands, and he is scheduled to run his first 100m … [Read more...] about Bolt To Make 100m Season Debut At Cayman Invitational
Olympians Eaton, Jones, Felix for NYRR Millrace Games
New York - The press conference for the upcoming 109th NYRR Millrose Games will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday on February 18 at the Park Central Hotel in midtown Manhattan. The NYRR Millrose Games is scheduled for February 20th. The NYRR Millrose Games showcases a Who’s Who list from the track & field world that uniquely combines elite male and female athletes as well as … [Read more...] about Olympians Eaton, Jones, Felix for NYRR Millrace Games