Monday, April 30, 2007

VS Athletics Championship Starting Block On Display In Beijing


VS Athletics executive and world traveler Brian Springer sent us these photos he took in the Beijing Capitol Airport. Take a close look and you will see the VS Athletics Championship Starting Block! We are now on display in Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympic Games.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Penn Relays – Day 1 Report - Solomon, Stewart Renew Rivalry

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - Shalonda Solomon feels good as new. The South Carolina junior battled through a hip injury during the indoor circuit but appears to be rounding into the form that catapulted her to the 2006 NCAA indoor and outdoor 200m titles last season.

Solomon anchored South Carolina to a comfortable heat win in the 4x100m relay in 44.71 in the opening session of the 113th Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field on Thursday (26) to set up a showdown with Auburn senior Kerron Stewart in today’s College Women Championship of America final.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Brooks Sports Commemorates Liz Duncan Killed During Run

On Saturday, April 21, the world tragically lost a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and co-worker.

Elizabeth “Liz” Duncan, Brooks Sports Customer Service Representative, was hit by a car in Seattle and died at the scene. That morning, Liz was out for a daily training run and stood at an intersection waiting for the rest of her running group to arrive. Without warning, an out-of-control car jumped the curb, struck Liz and killed her instantly.

Liz is survived by her family, including her parents and two brothers from Washington’s Tri-Cities area. She was to celebrate her 27th birthday today, April 24. More about Liz.


Liz Duncan Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o Brooks Sports, Inc.
19910 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200
Bothell, WA 98011-8215

Monday, April 23, 2007

VS Athletics Track Club Has Strong Showing

FAJARDO AND LIGHTBODY PR AT SAN DIEGO
BURLINGHAM AND PIÑA WIN AT CAL STATE LA

Jackson Opens With 48.75 400m Hurdles Win At Kansas Relays

Lawrence, Kansas, USA - World champion Bershawn Jackson isn’t quite yet a household name in track and field but the 400m hurdler is doing his best to change that image.Jackson won the 400m Hurdles in 48.75 at the last day of the 80th Kansas Relays yesterday (21) for the fastest time in the world this year in his seasonal debut on a warm and windy afternoon in the featured “Gold Zone” competition at the University of Kansas’ Memorial Stadium on Saturday (21).

More Results.

Parry O'Brien, 75; Revolutionized Shot Put

Parry O'Brien, whose fascination with the shotput and physics fueled a career in which he held the world record from 1953 to 1959 and won two gold medals and a silver medal in four Olympic games, has died. He was 75.O'Brien, who revolutionized the sport by devising a new throwing technique, died Saturday while participating in a masters' swim meet in Santa Clarita. His wife, Terry, with whom he lived in the Rancho Belago section of Moreno Valley, said he had suffered a heart attack.

At his peak, O'Brien won 116 consecutive competitions. He was the first shotputter to exceed 60 feet and extended the world record from 59 feet, 3/4 inch in 1953 to 63 feet, 4 inches in 1959, raising it 16 times.

Friday, April 20, 2007

VS Athletics Track Club News

VS ATHLETICS WINS FOUR EVENTS AT THE MT. SAC RELAYS

WALNUT, CA—The 49th Mt. SAC Relays was a “Coming Out Party” for the VS Athletics Track Club as Southern California’s newest club made its presence known in grand style at America’s largest annual track meet. 18 VS athletes competing in 14 events accumulated four wins and three top-5 placings, while producing 9 season best marks. Visit the VS Athletics Track Club website.