1. Brittney Reese Gold Medal Proves She's Most Dominant Woman in Track & Field

    U.S. long jumper Brittney Reese’s first Olympic Games were a disappointment, as she failed to medal with a fifth-place finish at the 2008 Beijing Games ...

    Dan Hope Written by Dan Hope about 10 months ago 8,174 reads 3 comments

  2. Ashton Eaton: Recap, Standings and Predictions for American Decathlete

    When discussing the best athletes in the world, it would be a mistake to omit Ashton Eaton, who currently leads the decathlon with 4,661 total points...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 10 months ago 1,610 reads 0 comments

  3. Allyson Felix: US Sprinter Finally Tastes Sweetness of Olympic Gold in 200M

    Since 2004, one of the best competitive rivalries in women’s track and field has been between U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix and Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown in the 200-meter dash...

    Dan Hope Written by Dan Hope about 10 months ago 4,434 reads 7 comments

  4. Aries Merritt Hurdles Gold; Huge Boost for Lackluster US Men in Track and Field

    The 2012 Olympics haven't exactly been a banner showing for the U.S. men. The track team was in jeopardy of following suit of the Americans in the volleyball, gymnastics and water polo competitions...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 10 months ago 1,063 reads 1 comments

  5. Olympic Track and Field 2012 Day 6 Results: Medal Winners, Analysis & More

    The United States extended its lead of total medals in the track & field events on Wednesday with some dazzling displays in the men's 110 meter hurdles and the women's 400 meter hurdles, 200 meters and long jump...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 10 months ago 4,885 reads 3 comments

  6. Why Usain Bolt Is the Best Show in Sports

    Usain Bolt is the best show in sports. Don't get me wrong. I don't intend to diminish the brilliance of Lionel Messi, the precision of Aaron Rodgers, the brute force of LeBron James or even the dominance of Tiger Woods at his best...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 10 months ago 1,160 reads 2 comments

  7. Aries Merritt and Jason Richardson Take Gold and Silver in 110m Hurdles

    The United States is synonymous with men's gold in the 110-meter high hurdles. Thanks to 27-year-old Aries Merritt, that once again held true in London. With a blazing time of 12...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 10 months ago 4,495 reads 4 comments

  8. Carmelita Jeter Wins 2012 Olympic Women's 200m Bronze Medal

    Carmelita Jeter, Team USA’s fastest woman, ran her way to a bronze medal with a time of 22.14 seconds in the 200-meter dash at the 2012 Summer Olympics . Jeter finished behind fellow American Allyson Felix, who won gold in 21...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 10 months ago 4,337 reads 3 comments

  9. Ashton Eaton Too Talented for USA Teammate Trey Hardee to Keep Pace

    Trey Hardee peaked at the wrong time. Ashton Eaton, the decathlon world-record holder, is a heavy favorite to win the event over his Team USA competitor at the 2012 London Summer Olympics , and deservedly so...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 10 months ago 658 reads 0 comments

  10. Allyson Felix Wins 2012 Olympic Women's 200-Meter Gold Medal

    After all the controversy surrounding her making it into the 100-meter dash, Allyson Felix can put all that aside and say that she is an Olympic medalist, thanks to her performance in the 200-meter finals Aug...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 10 months ago 12,837 reads 25 comments

  11. Usain Bolt Qualifies for 200m Final with Semifinal Heat Victory

    Usain Bolt continued to stake his claim as the most dominant sprinter of all time by qualifying for Thursday's 200-meter final...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 10 months ago 5,694 reads 16 comments

  12. Usain Bolt: Olympic Legend Must Move to 400m in 2016

    Usain Bolt is too gifted not to leave everything on the track. The Jamaican sprinter already boasts the world record in the 100-meter, 200-meter and the 4x100-meter relay, but a whole new level of dominance is within reach...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 10 months ago 3,137 reads 2 comments

  13. Allyson Felix: Sprinter Will Overcome Stacked Field to Win 200-Meter Gold

    In 2004, it was silver. In 2008, silver again. But now, it's her time. When the women line up in the 200-meter final, it will be Allyson Felix who finally earns gold and wins her signature event...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 10 months ago 761 reads 0 comments

  14. Yohan Blake: Why the 200-Meter Race Is His to Lose

    Yohan Blake came to London with a ton of high expectations. After defeating Usain Bolt in both the 100-meter and the 200-meter events at the Jamaican Olympic Trials, people were left wondering if it was time for a new sprint king...

    Ryan Heidrich Written by Ryan Heidrich about 10 months ago 903 reads 2 comments

  15. Olympic Track 2012: Pole Vault Rebellion Throws Event into Disarray

    After nearly two hours of competition in the men’s pole vault qualification at the 2012 Summer Olympics , the athletes had had enough...

    Liviu Bird Written by Liviu Bird about 10 months ago 12,401 reads 8 comments

  16. Yohan Blake: Jamaican Sprinter Will Be Second-Best Until Usain Bolt Retires

    Yohan Blake beat Usain Bolt at the Olympic trials, but once the 2012 London games started, the newcomer learned that he would have to wait his turn for a gold medal. Blake ran the 100 meters in 9...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 10 months ago 753 reads 0 comments

  17. Olympic Decathlon Results 2012: US Favorite Ashton Eaton Rolls on First Day

    After the first five events in the men’s decathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics , American Ashton Eaton is the surefire favorite to win a gold medal...

    Liviu Bird Written by Liviu Bird about 10 months ago 13,996 reads 4 comments

  18. 5 Olympians Not Named Usain Bolt Who Wowed Us in London

    Usain Bolt's imperious performance on Saturday night in the 100-meter dash amplified not only his capabilities and indestructible mental strength, but also showed off his ability to wow a jam-packed London Olympic Stadium...

    Mary O'Connor Written by Mary O'Connor about 10 months ago 138 reads 0 comments

  19. Olympic Track & Field 2012: Top Competitors to Watch on Day 12

    Even though the gymnastics and swimming portions of the Olympic program have come to a close, the excitement is far from over. Some of the U.S.'s best hopes at gold are still in the early stages of their own Olympic journeys...

    Jessica Isner Written by Jessica Isner about 10 months ago 973 reads 0 comments

  20. Olympic Track 2012: US Men's Distance Running Making a Resurgence in London

    There is no other nation that can match the depth and talent of the United States men’s track and field team, but one area that has been weak for the U.S...

    Dan Hope Written by Dan Hope about 10 months ago 872 reads 0 comments

  21. Olympic Medal Count 2012: Team USA Will Add to Total in Day 6 of Track and Field

    Team USA has been jockeying for the top spot in the overall medal standings from the very beginning of the London Games, but China refuses to relinquish their hold on the No. 1 position...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 10 months ago 3,398 reads 0 comments

  22. Olympic Track and Field Schedule 2012: Top Events to Watch on Wednesday

    If you like sprinting, you are going to love the track and field events on slate for Wednesday at the 2012 London Olympics...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 10 months ago 1,372 reads 0 comments

  23. London 2012: 5 Questions with USA Track Star Brittney Reese

    Brittney Reese is a four-time world champion long jumper, making her the favorite to win gold in Wednesday's final in the Olympic women's long jump...

    Dan Hope Written by Dan Hope about 10 months ago 551 reads 0 comments

  24. Usain Bolt: Gold in 200m Would Establish Jamaican as Best Sprinter of All Time

    If Usain Bolt isn't already the best sprinter in history, he will be after he wins yet another gold medal in the 200-meter sprint...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 10 months ago 1,777 reads 2 comments

  25. Olympic Medal Count 2012: Track and Field Stars Who Will Boost USA's Medal Haul

    With the U.S. trailing China for the lead in total medals 73 to 70 at the end of Day 11, they are going to need their track and field stars to come through in the coming days to help close the gap...

    Richard Langford Written by Richard Langford about 10 months ago 1,884 reads 0 comments