By Gary Smith and Christine Taylor (Action Sports), World-Track Photos by Track And Field Photo Magazine 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. Strong finish for Jackson Jackson … [Read more...] about Jackson surprises 400m hurdles field, strong performances all-round in Eugene
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Asafa Powell recovering in time – Prefontaine preview (updated)
By Gary Smith and Symone Goss, World-Track EUGENE -- Paul Doyle, agent of former 100-metres record holder Asafa Powell, believes the Jamaican is not too far from being at full strength. Optimistic about come-back Powell has been slowed down by an ankle injury in last couple of months, but Doyle said the sprinter is recovering well. "He was able to train on it this week … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell recovering in time – Prefontaine preview (updated)
2009 fastest women Stewart and Jeter to clash at Prefontaine
EUGENE -- Jamaica's Kerron Stewart and American Carmelita Jeter, the two fastest women over 100-metres this year will put their win streaks on the line when they come face-to-face at Sunday's 35th annual Prefontaine Classic meeting at Hayward Field. Stewart and Jeter, the only sub-11 seconds female sprinters already this year, have both turned in impressive performances. The … [Read more...] about 2009 fastest women Stewart and Jeter to clash at Prefontaine
Bolt's coach says Tyson's run doesn't scare us
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Glen Mills, coach of World record holder Usain Bolt, says he is impressed by the remarkable performance of Tyson Gay in the 200-metres last Saturday, but insists the performance does not affect them. Gay, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury at the U.S. trials last summer and again in the winter with a knee injury, returned to competition with an … [Read more...] about Bolt's coach says Tyson's run doesn't scare us
Gay vs. Bolt? – What an exciting clash
Tyson Gay has officially stepped up to the plate at The Reebok Grand Prix, showing that Usain Bolt will not have it all his own way this year. While people have been talking about the Jamaican head to head match up of Asafa vs Usain, Tyson Gay has been quietly preparing in the background. After Gay's unfortunately poor showing at the Olympics last year, you could be forgiven … [Read more...] about Gay vs. Bolt? – What an exciting clash