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Bryan Clay owns gold and has a heart of gold, too
The team behind the U.S. track team's success
Three years ago, in the call room underneath the Bird's Nest, just before the women's 4x100, that American relay team learned -- to their dismay -- that Team USA staffers had failed to pick up their bib numbers for the race. Read More
Brittney Reese goes Long for Gulfport
World champion long jumper Brittney Reese, considered to be a favorite to win the gold medal next summer in London, is donating 100 turkeys to people in need in her hometown of Gulfport, Miss., this Thanksgiving holiday. Read More
Kastor Returns After 14 Months
This Saturday, the fastest female marathoner in the US, Deena Kastor, begins her comeback after a 14-month absence from racing and near-total dormancy during her pregnancy. Teamusa caught up with in New York City before the race. Read More
Pregnant with First Child, Deena Kastor Will Miss ING New York City Marathon This Fall
U.S. Olympic Committee Announces July Athletes and Team of the Month
U.S. relay runners win back medals
American sprinters who had their gold medals from the 2000 Sydney Olympic relay won an appeal to have their medals restored. Read More
Setting the Record Straight: Kara Patterson
Kara Patterson set an American Record in Women's Javelin at the National Outdoor Track and Field Championships this year. Here is a look at what drives her. Read More
In the News: Track and Field
At this weekend's 2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Team USA made a strong showing, claiming several titles in different events. Read More
Featured Athlete: Lopez Lomong
High Jumper Chaunte Lowe, Weightlifter Kendrick Farris and the Bryan Brothers Honored by U.S. Olympic Committee for Outstanding Performances in May
Amazing Moments in Olympic History: Joan Benoit
The women's marathon was added to the list of events at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games, and on Aug. 5, 1984, American marathoner Joan Benoit made her mark on history when she became the first gold medalist in the event. Read More
Amazing Moments in Olympic History: Dick Fosbury
High jumper Dick Fosbury defied odds and transformed his sport when he performed his "Fosbury flop" over the bar to win an Olympic gold medal at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games. Read More
U.S. Olympians and Paralympians to Participate in White House Event
Olympics, Paralympics and Youth Sport Hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday, Sept. 16 Read More
LaShawn Merritt: Look of a champion
LaShawn Merritt won his first world title in the 400 meters Friday night in Berlin, taking a convincing victory against U.S. rival Jeremy Wariner. Merritt clocked 44.06, the fastest time in the world this season, while Wariner’s time was 44.60. Read More
The body-breaking journey: Bryan Clay
On Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, Clay became Olympic champion. His 240-point margin of victory was still the largest in the Olympic Games the Munich 1972 Games. Read More
Hometown supports beloved Paralympian
April Holmes, fastest amputee is thankful for the support she has received from her hometown. Read More
Hall of Fame inductees announced
The fans have weighed in, the votes have been counted and the results are final. Today, the USOC and Allstate Insurance Company announced the members of the Class of 2009 who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate. Read More
2008 Flag Bearer, Lopez Lomong
Last August, Lomong rose above numerous obstacles to qualify for the Beijing Olympic Games in Track and Field, and he was elected by his athletic peers as the official flag-bearer of the Opening Ceremony. Read More
Two American records fall at Tyson Invitational
In front 4,397 screaming fans, American records for Galen Rupp and Shalonda Solomon Friday night highlighted the 2009 Tyson Invitational at the Randal Tyson Indoor Track Center on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Read More
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Hi everyone. Continuing where we left off in learning about Olympic javelin throwing, here’s what we’ve learned about the mysterious world of professional track and field so far:
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