Lolo Jones to be Inducted into Drake Relays Hall of Fame
The Drake Relays announced today that three-time Olympian Lolo Jones would be inducted into the event’s Hall of Fame. Per the press release, “Jones became the first four-time winner in the Drake Relays invitational women’s 100m hurdles capturing consecutive titles from 2005-08. She was named the outstanding women’s performer of the 2008 Drake Relays after […]
Meb Keflezighi Signs with New Balance
After 12 years with Skechers, Meb Keflezighi announced today that he has signed with New Balance. In a post to Instagram, Meb wrote, “Excited to join the New Balance family! Thank you for the warm welcome, I look forward to what the future holds for us.” This is the third primary shoe / apparel sponsor […]
Meb Is Back at Boston with a Time Goal—and Super Shoes
2024 adidas Atlanta City Games Returns on May 18
Oregon’s Simeon Birnbaum Announces He Will Miss Rest of Season
In a post to Strava this afternoon, Oregon Freshman Simeon Birnbaum announced that he will miss remainder of the 2024 outdoor season due to a stress fracture. He wrote, “I am honestly extremely confused on how this could have happened. I am grateful we caught it before it got worse but I will not be […]
Keely Hodgkinson, Mary Moraa, Athing Mu to Face Off at Prefontaine Classic
The 800 meter event at the 2024 Prefontaine Classic is going to be one to watch. The Diamond League and the Pre Classic announced that reigning World medalists Keely Hodgkinson, Mary Moraa, and Athing Mu would be toeing the line, head-to-head-to-head on May 25 in Eugene, Oregon. Update: Athing Mu will miss the Pre Classic […]
Rebecca Mehra Joins the Brooks Beasts
The Brooks Beasts announced that Rebecca Mehra has joined the Seattle based training group. Mehra has been with Oiselle since finishing her college career at Stanford in 2017. In a post to Instagram, she wrote, “I’ve met and become lifelong friends with many of the athletes who have represented the company, as well as employees. […]
Diamond League and FloTrack Partner for USA Viewers
FloSports, the parent company of FloTrack, has signed a multi-year deal to distribute and stream Diamond League events in the United States and US territories starting with the 2025 season. The agreement includes 14 non-domestic Diamond League meets (the Prefontaine Classic, the lone domestic meet on the schedule, is not included). FloTrack will continue to […]
Which Golfers at The Masters Can Beat Noah Lyles in the 100 Meters?
Spoiler: None of them
World Athletics to Pay $50,000 Prize to Olympic Gold Medalists in Paris
World Athletics announced that they would pay a prize of $50,000 to gold medal winners at the upcoming Paris Games. Track and field’s governing body is the first to provide prize money at an Olympics. $2.4 million dollars is being set aside to pay the eventual medalists across the sport’s 48 events. This initiative by […]
