► MTF Paaso and Davey win Masters 1500s at Oly Trials
Kris Paaso and Neville Davey each took advantage of their opportunities to shine on US Track and Field’s biggest stage, the Olympic Track and Field Trials, to each win their respective Masters 1500m Exhibition races. Paaso, 45, easily won her race in a brilliantly paced 4:36.34. Davey, 41, faced much stiffer completion, but still prevailed by running a sub 59 sec final lap, for a time of 3:57:67. Complete Results of both races may be found here by clicking on “Sun, July 3rd”
read more► OLY TRIALS Day 1, Day 2 Olympic Trials Summaries updated with Robyn Stevens (RW), Interviews w/Stephanie & Kim
read more► OTF An Oral History Of The 2012 Olympic Trials Women’s 5,000
Let’sRun.com has produced a fascinating piece on the battle to earn a spot on the 2012 US Olympic Team in the Women’s 5000m from the perspective of the women who participated in that unforgettable race. The Pacific Association’s own Kim Conley, who nabbed the coveted third spot with an amazing and gutsy finish, was one of the leading protagonists of the story. Part 1 of the piece may be found here. Part 2 may be found here. Part 3 may be found here. LRC’s original 2012 piece on the race may be found here. With the 2016...
read more► YTF LOCATION/QUALIFYING/SCHEDULE UPDATES for Regional Combined Events Championship deadline to enter is June 29
More information below: The Region 16 JO Combined Events Championships will be held at Chabot College in Hayward,Ca. Please ensure that the families for all of your competing athletes are informed of this location change. Also, CLICK HERE for latest meet info as of 6/27/2016. Deadline to enter in June 29!
read more► YTF Fresno Bee article Features USATF Junior Outdoor Championships
First, learn the basic differences between the USATF Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships and the USATF Junior Olympic National Track & Field Championships: To enter the USATF Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships, entrants must be at least 14 years old on the day of competition but not turn 20 years old at any time in 2016. They do not compete in 2-year age divisions. This year about 500 athletes will be competing. Learn more.. This year’s meet is being held this weekend in Clovis, CA, and it will serve as a...
read more► ELITE PA Open TF Champs News: Bruckner Goes for Discus Trials Standard; Stephanie Brown Trafton to Compete!
read more► MTF Masters T&F Competition Assistance Grant posted
Assoc. Master’s T&F Competition Assistance Grant info posted
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