Deena Kastor - Runner's World Interview

Deena Kastor, the 2004 Athens Olympic marathon bronze medalist and winner of the 2005 LaSalle Bank Chicago and 2006 Flora London Marathons, will race in the Boston Marathon on April 16. Her 2:19:36 in London made her the first American to break 2:20 for the marathon.

Read the complete interview here.

Vernicha James Back In Training

Former world and European junior 200m champion Vernicha James has resumed training in the hope of returning to her best form next year.

James’ last race was back in May 2004 but soon after she struggled with injuries and stress in her personal life. It all led to James taking a break from the sport.
“I was always planning on coming back,” James told AW, “I just needed a bit of time off because I was having a few problems with an ex-boyfriend and I went off the rails a bit. But after having a break I realised that athletics is where my heart is, so I decided to return.”

Read the entire article at Athletics Weekly.

Greene To Stage Comeback At Osaka Grand Prix

Olympic sprint champion Maurice Greene is planning to reclaim his crown at the upcoming Osaka Grand Prix which he will headline alongside Chinese star hurdler Liu Xiang.

The US star has won the 100 metres three times in Osaka but has not competed for the last two years, allowing fellow American Justin Gatlin to take the title.

Boston Marathon Announces Elite Fields

In its 22nd year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock announced its elite team of 25 marathon runners from eight countries today, including American Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor, defending champions Rita Jeptoo and Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and past champion Hailu Negussie of Ethiopia.

Also in the field are the leaders of the World Marathon Majors Series. The race is set for Monday, April 16, 2007.

Moreno and Martinez excel at Cuban Throwing Champs

Olympic and World Championships Hammer Throw silver medalist Yipsi Moreno and World Championships Javelin Throw finalist Guillermo Martinez produced the highest notes at the Cuban Throwing Champs Aurelio Janet Memorial, held last weekend (10-11March) in the eastern city of Santiago.

A week after erasing her national and CAC area record with 75.64m in Jamaica, Moreno, the 2001 and 2003 World champion, confirmed her good early season form with a 73.25 metre effort.

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All-American Honors for VS Athletics Employee Ronald Carter

VS Athletics employee, Ronald Carter, who works at our retail store in Torrance placed 4th in the triple jump with a mark of 15.95m at the NCAA Divison I Track and Field Championships. Ronald, is a senior at Long Beach State.

Congratulations on a great season Ronald!

See the complete results here.

Possible Terrorism Threat Will Keep Hasay Home

Jordan Hasay was dreading the needles.The six immunization shots were probably the peskiest prerequisite to the Mission College Prep sophomore running phenom's trip to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Mombasa, Kenya, scheduled for later this month.

But it's the 15-year-old's dream to compete internationally. She bared her teeth and took them. Three one day and three more on another. Thursday, Hasay said, it was for nothing. She backed out of the March 24 event after perceived terrorist threats against the championships were revealed by the U.S. Embassy.

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