Brown Trafton wins discus event in Portland SLO Tribune staff report Olympic gold medalist and U.S. champion Stephanie Brown Trafton won the discus at the World Championship Preview at the Concordia Throw Center on Saturday. Brown Trafton, an Arroyo Grande High and Cal Poly graduate, had a throw of 208 feet, easily defeating Aretha Thrumond, who finished second...
In Memoriam – Payton Jordan
In Memoriam – Payton Jordan “A life lived to its fullest with passion and an inspiration to many. The challenge is for us all to stand on the shoulders of giants such as Coach Jordan and continue his legacy.” — from Dave Shrock, Pacific Association/USATF Coaches Committee Chair Payton Jordan: 1917-2009 – David Kiefer, Stanford...
2009 Youth T&F Season Opener a Success!
Youth T&F Season Opener a Success! Saturday, March 7 Acorn/Oscar Bailey Track Club sanctioned the first youth track and field meet of the season. From all accounts it was a well run meet. Due to the efficiency of meet management and volunteers the athletes transitioned quickly between events, meet ended early and everyone had a great opening...
“THIS WON’T TAKE ALL DAY RELAYS”
ACORN/OSCAR BAILEY T.C. Presents the 2009 edition of the “THIS WON’T TAKE ALL DAY RELAYS” Date: March 7, 2009 Registration: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (morning of the meet) Starting Time: 10:15 Admission Fee: $3.00 (Per person / Athlete – all who enter the stadium) Awards for all participants in all heats. Location: 2223 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704....
USATF Youth & YouthRunner Perfect Together
USATF Youth & Youth Runner Perfect Together USATF Youth Division has launched a new Internet home with youthrunner.com. The Youth Division and Youth Runner Magazine have teamed up together to create a spot for coaches and athletes to submit team stories and get the recognition they deserve. It is also designed to be a central hub to find out about the...
Five PA RW Youths on 2008 USATF Youth RW Honor Roll
Five PA Race Walk Youths Included in 2008 USATF Youth Race Walk Honor Roll National USATF Youth Division 202 Maple Avenue Phone: 917-913-5505 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lionel Leach Phone: 917-913-5505 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 9, 2009 2008 USATF Youth Race Walk Honor Roll The USA Track & Field Race Walk committee annually honors the top young race walkers in...