"Of all the things that I accomplished, what I am most proud of is my longevity.''
By Stephen Ruiz, Orlando Sentinel
Jenny Simpson is not slowing down as her 30th birthday approaches on Aug. 23.
Quite the opposite.
The former Oviedo High standout qualified for her third Olympics after...
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“As I have said, winning Olympic races is more important than the 4 minute Mile. It so happens that the rest of the world thinks otherwise.” - Sir Roger Bannister
By Pat Butcher, GlobeRunner.com
Oh dear! I watched Everest on the Track, the documentary of Roger Bannister and the 4 minute Mile...
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Multi-talented Illinois native won a record 8 national titles in the outdoor Mile
By Jack Klasey, Daily Journal
Joie Ray was a gutsy little guy who loved to run whether the opponent was a Kankakee streetcar or a field of world class runners in the Olympic Games.
Although he was only...
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Maine’s best HS Milers expected at inaugural event on Friday, Aug. 5, the day before 10K
By Michael Kelley, Staff Writer, Scarborough Ledger
Thousands of runners – from world class to weekend warriors – will take to the streets of Cape Elizabeth on Saturday, Aug. 6 to take part in the 19th...
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