Track & Field

IAAF to stage hammer throw challenge next year

MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worldwide competition for athletes whose specialty is not part of the new Diamond League. International Association of Athletics...

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Namibia: Fredericks Foundation Gives Back

Windhoek — THE Frank Fredericks Foundation (FFF) once again announced several scholarships worth thousands of dollars and brand-new sports equipment to athletes and schools in Namibia. The athletes who received the scholarships...

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Northug the man to beat as Olympic season starts

Petter Northug enters the Olympic season as the man to beat in cross-country skiing, and he isn't doing much to downplay expectations. Before this weekend's World Cup opener in Norway, some German reporters wanted to know...

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Debate rages over genders crossing in sports

Three years ago, the Washington state association that regulates fair play in high school athletics faced an unusual query from administrators: What should they do about four boys who wanted to participate on girls' teams.

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W. Tennis. Women's Tennis Signs Fellerhoff and Shine

Julia Fellerhoff of Deerfield, Ill. and Becca Shine of Augusta, Ga. have signed National Letter-of-Intent to continue their tennis careers at the University of Louisville. Becca was the Georgia GISA AAA High School State...

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What do I do now until I start training? Pre- Training and the 'Off Season'

What do I do now until I start training? I am entering a period known as the ‘off season’ where racing takes a back burner and you start preparing your body to start training. For serious athletes this is a fun time where they...

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Seminole hammer thrower up for Rhodes Scholarship

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For the second straight year a Florida State athlete is a semifinalist for a Rhodes Scholarship. Erin Simmons, who throws the hammer and javelin for Florida State's national powerhouse track team, will...

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Nutrition for a sprinter

Is fat the optimal fuel for sprinting, or should I be adding in some starchy carb (like a sweet potato) before I train/compete? Re: Nutrition for a sprinter Fat adaptation as a primary fuel source takes 1-3 weeks it seems so I...

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IAAF investigates Athletics South Africa's behaviour over Caster Semenya saga

The International Association of Athletics Federations has launched an investigation into the behaviour of the leadership of the South African federation over the Caster Semenya saga, but is still no closer to making a final...

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IAAF enters final discussion on Semenya

• South African runner remains eligible to compete, says IAAF • Organisation meeting to resolve decision on Semenya's future The International Association of Athletics Federations is conducting final discussions before...

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