Central Bucks South: They just wanted to run fast
Mar 03, 2009
They knew they could because they had done so before. The toughest part was biding their time, waiting for the appropriate moment. With the shackles of their early season training finally removed, the Central Bucks South foursome of Jeff Dickson, Dave Manion, Matt Poiesz and Tom Mallon did let it rip, posting a season-best 7:49.01 to win the 4x800 meter relay at the PTFCA Indoor Championships.
PTFCA Indoor States: Boys Story - Amazing, incredible, unreal.
Feb 22, 2009
You can toss in spectacular, phenomenal and mind boggling as well. All are accurate descriptors with the initial three being the one’s bandied about the most by the throngs of bobble-headed spectators shaking their heads in disbelief or utter amazement of what they had just witnessed.
Tory Worthen is well-grounded in her craft, the pole vault - thanks to her dad...
Feb 17, 2009
Anyone remotely familiar with the pole vault is sure to know the name. But even the most ardent of vaulting enthusiasts might be surprised to learn how far back this story begins.
2009 Millrose Games HS Girls Mile Field
Jan 19, 2009
Duke bound Juliet Bottorff, of Tatnall, DE, who clocked 4:59.60 to win the mile at the Yale Track Classic over the weekend, is one of nine girls named to the prestigious high school mile field for the upcoming Millrose Games. Jillian Smith (NJ) returns to defend her crown.
Indoor Wk#7: Records: DVGTCA, Worthen 12-6 PV; TFCAGP D2, DeSabato-Borillo quick 3ks
Jan 17, 2009
Dyanamic duo: Patrick DeSabato (left) set a TFCAGP D2 all-time best for 3k with his 8:52.26. Teammate Ivo Milic-Strkalj outdueled Lower Merion's Ben Furcht to win the mile.
Goodwin pair of #1's: Saenz 69-07.75 shot; Springer 4:10 mile; Davis 7.15 55H; Lipari 9:50 3k
Jan 17, 2009
Council Rock (PA) senior Tory Worthen cleared a Pennsylvania best 12-6 (US #3) in the pole vault Friday night at Lehigh University
Trip to the Big Apple proves fruitful for Smith
Jan 14, 2009
There would be no ceremonial glassware or automatic invitation to the Millrose Games, the spoils heaped upon the victor of the annual Hispanic Games mile.
However, Doug Smith did not depart the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory empty handed last Saturday. In fact, the Gil-St. Bernard’s star headed back to New Jersey with something far more valuable – his confidence.
Around the Nation: US #1's a plenty
Jan 10, 2009
A freshman class record in Arkansas and a plethora of US #1 performances highlighted a great weekend of track around the nation.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #1 German Fernandez historic distance double at CIF
Jan 05, 2009
As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the top moment of the year as voted by our staff and webmasters.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #2 Jordan Hasay's HSR 4:14.5 to make the 1500 finals at the Olympic Trials
Jan 05, 2009
As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #2 by our staff and webmasters.
Distance bests at Brown: Springer, Pezzulo, E. Greenwich; Abdi 4:14.12 at BU; Kynard (OH) 7-2.05 HJ
Jan 03, 2009
Erik Kynard soars to a leap of 7'2.5" in the high jump to set the current US #1 mark in that event, and besting the rest of the US by over six inches. (Photo by Mike Fernandez)
MileSplit Best of 2008: #3 German Fernandez (CA) tops national two-mile record at NON
Jan 02, 2009
As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #3 by our staff and webmasters.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #4 Jeff Demps (FL) breaks national record in the 100m dash
Jan 01, 2009
As 2008 disappears in the rear view mirror, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #4 by our staff and webmasters.
Kathy Kroeger to Stanford; Brett Johnson to Virginia; Trevor Dunbar picks University of Portland
Jan 01, 2009
Foot Locker All-American Kathy Kroeger announced yesterday that she will be heading to Stanford University. Ocean City (NJ) standout Brett Johnson, the nation's top returning miler, has committed to Virginia.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #5 Chanelle Price runs 2:01.61 in Pre Classic 800m, U.S. #2 A-T
Dec 30, 2008
As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #5 by our staff and webmasters.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #6 Fayetteville-Manlius captures third consecutive national championship
Dec 30, 2008
As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we revisit the moment voted as #6 by our staff and webmasters.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #7 Eleanor Roosevelt (MD) runs U.S. record 4x800 at Penn
Dec 27, 2008
As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we relive the moment voted as #7 by our staff and webmasters.
Newburgh (NY) nation-leading double 4x400 (3:21.33) and 4x200 (1:29.70)
Dec 27, 2008
Brooke Hamscher (Whitehall, PA) with a U.S. #1 12-2 pole vault at the Robert J Burdette Indoor Classic
MileSplit Best of 2008: #8 Hasay beats Chetelat, 9:52.13-9:52.51, 3200m, U.S. #2 & #3 A-T
Dec 27, 2008
As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we relive the moment voted as #8 by our staff and webmasters.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #9 Christine Babcock runs US #2 all-time 1600/Mile at CIF
Dec 25, 2008
As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008. Today we relive the moment voted as #9 by our staff and webmasters.
MileSplit Best of 2008: #10 Ryann Krais US #2 all-time heptathlon
Dec 23, 2008
As the year draws to a close, we will be counting down what we felt were the 10 best performances of 2008.Today we relive the moment voted #10 by our staff and webmasters as well as some other performances deserving of mention.
McGee tops collegians with 57.5 win; Vena (NJ) shatters soph shot mark; Birkmeier US best PV
Dec 18, 2008
Flint Southwestern Academy sophomore Dynasty McGee clocked 57.50, bettering a field full of collegians to win the 400 meters at Grand Valley State.
Hail-e to the Foot Locker King
Dec 14, 2008
To hear Trevor Dunbar tell it, Solomon Haile slithered away gracefully. There was no great move, no defining surge, no decisive burst. It was simply a methodical sharpening of the pace that, before those with him noticed, turned into an insurmountable margin.
Bookend titles for Hasay
Dec 13, 2008
Mission Prep senior Jordan Hasay used a late surge to become just the fourth repeat girls champion in the 30-year history of the Foot Locker CC Championships.
Foot Locker 2008: Three champions, 37 hopefuls, one winner
Dec 12, 2008
Will it be Hasay, Brasovan or Kroeger? Or will a new girls champion be crowned? Catch all the live action from the Foot Locker CC Finals right here on MileSplit.