Mile News


Olympic hero Leo Manzano in search of sponsorship

June 21, 2013

2012 silver medalist running "unattached" at USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines

By Tim Layden, Sports Illustrated

DES MOINES -- There are 19 billboard-sized Nike swooshes affixed to the concrete walls and iron railings encircling the outer boundary of the running track at...

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Brenda Martinez Getting on the Right Track

June 20, 2013

Former UC Riverside star who will compete at the USA Championships is blossoming into a force as a professional; working with renowned coach Joe Vigil

By Michelle Gardner, San Bernardino Sun

Brenda Martinez admits she was overwhelmed at all the decisions she had to make coming out of UC...

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Is Something Wrong with U.S. Milers?

June 19, 2013

A perfect storm of factors leads to a lack of fast 1500 meter times in 2013 for U.S. men

By Peter Gambaccini, Runner's World

As runners line up for the first round of the men’s 1500 meters on Thursday at the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, none of them will have the "A"...

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Uceny: No Longer the Miler to Beat

June 19, 2013

2012 Olympian battling to return to elite form at USA Outdoors

By Tim Creason, South Bend Tribune

Here we go again. Or do we?

The USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships begin Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa, and Plymouth native Morgan Uceny is seeking her third consecutive national title in...

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