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Outside of Africa, Rupp has best result

NWReditor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:18:35 +0000

( by Ken Goe, The Oregonian ) BEIJING -- Galen Rupp made his Olympic debut Sunday night at 91,000-seat National Stadium, and he enjoyed it so much he wants do it again.

The 22-year-old from Portland ran in the lead pack with the world's top distance runners for the first half of the men's 10,000 meters before finishing 13th in a field of 35.

Tower masters the 10,000 at championship meet

NWReditor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:17:00 +0000

(By Columbian Sports Staff )Alyssa Tower of Vancouver lapped most of her competition twice to easily win the women’s 10,000-meter race on Friday at the USA Track and Field Masters Championships in Spokane. “I won, so I should be happy,” she said.

Clark cross country runs into transition

NWReditor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:14:21 +0000

(By PAUL VALENCIA Columbian Staff Writer )The Clark College cross country program hopes two coaches are better than one this year.
Dave Caldwell, who is heading into his fifth season with the Penguins, has welcomed former Heritage High School coach Ryan Hovde as a co-head coach. The Penguins met Friday morning for their first practice, and both coaches are excited about the concept.

Hermiston's Puzey wins Aquaman Duathlon

NWReditor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:12:56 +0000

( By the Herald staff ) Tommy Puzey of Hermiston was the overall leader Friday in the Aquaman Duathlon at Richland's Howard Amon Park.

Puzey finished the two-mile run, half-mile swim and three-mile run in 38 minutes and 4 seconds for the men's championship.

Hood to Coast, By Way of Baghdad

NWReditor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:09:02 +0000

( By Paul Danzer, Columbian Staff Writer )The 27th leg of the Hood to Coast Relay is 5.98 miles along Oregon Highway 202 near Jewel in the Coast Range. It is rated as moderately difficult stretch of the 197-mile route. It will be the last of the three legs Jeff Mark runs for his team on Saturday.

Arnie Young coached track over five decades in Renton

NWReditor — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:06:56 +0000

(By Amy Martinez, Seattle Times staff reporter) Arnold "Arnie" Young, described as the "ultimate coach," died of cancer at age 73.

Arnold "Arnie" Young had been diagnosed with cancer when, several years ago, he attended a high-school track meet named after him in Renton. A student-athlete from Lindbergh High School asked Mr. Young, his former coach, to autograph a running shoe and promised: "I'm going to win for you."

The Olympic track & field preview featuring the nine Washington athletes

NWReditor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:04:14 +0000

This document has brief bio information, along with personal and 2008 season bests for the nine Washington state affiliated track & field athletes competing in Beijing, along with the schedule of when each athlete will be competing during the Olympics.

NWRUNNER 2008 olympic Updates

NWReditor — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:16:58 +0000

NWRUNNER 2008 Olympic Updates

Join us for blog and video updates as well as images when available, we will try to update this daily to keep you up to date with US athletes and their performances on the track as well as any compelling stories that might occur.

2008 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships

NWReditor — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:43:40 +0000

August 7-10, 2008

Spokane Falls Community College - Spokane, Wash.

Photo of hurdles at the Spokane trackThe 2008 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be held August 7-10 at Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, Washington. The meet features athletes ranging in age from 30-95+ in a display of speed, strength, and endurance for all ages.

Study: Restaurant kids' meals loaded with calories

NWReditor — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:39:52 +0000

(By JOAN LOWY, Tri-City Herald) WASHINGTON Parents looking for healthy meal choices for their children are likely to find slim pickings on the menus of the nation's top restaurant chains, according to a report released Monday by a nonprofit public health group.