Mile News Tagged Flotrack Throwdown


Peter Callahan wins FloTrack Throwdown Mile; Canadian Fiona Benson runs world leading 4:25.79

August 09, 2015

The comparatively unknown Peter Callahan upset a good field in the men's Mile, kicking to victory in the final 200, clocking 3:58.43. Canadian Fiona Benson beats women's field by nearly five seconds in 4:25.79

By Ken Goe, The Oregonian

There were thumbs up all around Saturday at Duniway Park...

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Sir Walter Miler, Flotrack Throwdown redefine fan-friendly track & field

August 05, 2015

“Where we can't compete in prize purse, we make up for in southern hospitality. We want fans and athletes to interact with no pretense.”- Pat Price

By Kevin Liao, Sporting News

Participation in high school track and field is at an all-time high, according to the National Federation of State...

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