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April 2003 | March 2003 | February 2003 | January 2003 | December 2002 | November 2002 | October 2002 | September 2002 | August 2002 | July 2002 | June 2002 | May 2002 | April 2002 | March 2002 | February 2002 | January 2002 | December 2001 | November 2001 | October 2001 | September 2001 | August 2001 | July 2001 | June 2001 | May 2001 | April 2001 | March 2001 | February 2001 | January 2001

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APRIL 30, 2003
Joe Vigil okay after triple bypass surgery
A Brief Chat with Dathan Ritzenhein
TX HS: Steve Magness feature from DyeStat
David Kimani will be missed, rememberance fun established
Steeplechase poses no threat to Kevin Barra, but his messy room does
Dave and Scott still Running the USA and looking for places to stay
Don Kardong's Bloomsday picks*
IL HS: Stephen Pifer shatters his own records
TX HS: Pete Janson signs with Colorado*
TX HS: Jacob Hernandez heads to state meet
TX HS: Cody Reese ready to run at Sam Houston State University
Norm Ogilvie mamed Director of Duke Men's and Women's Track and Field programs
ASU to host double dual | Oregon hosts final home meet
Vicky Huber Rudawsky: Boston, Penn different, but both thrilling

APRIL 29, 2003
Joe Vigil suffers heart attack, Frank Shorter resigns from anti-doping post
A Brief Chat with Dave Davis
TX HS: 4:01 1,600m runner Steve Magness signs with Rice
Mark Carroll will miss track season, may run fall marathon
Michigan has great weekend at Penn Relays
Michael Aish, Nick Willis and Adrian Blincoe expected to contend for NZ World Championship team spots
Georgetown 4x800 finishes second at Penn Relays
Stanford dominates Drake Relays
Big Meet this weekend
Matt Marcini wins Country Music Marathon
KY HS: Daniel Morgan to run for George Washington University
Top athletes expected to attend Athletics Kenya meeting

APRIL 28, 2003
A tiny North Carolina center helps Olympic hopefuls train without distraction
CA HS: Tim Nelson to sign with Wisconsin
Bell Lap: The Flea Trainer by Chris Lear for RunnersWorld.com
David Morris, Shannon Butler renew rivalry
Julio Rey, Helen Kimutai win Olympus Hamburg Marathon
Jonathon Ndambuki, Julieanne White repeat as Big Sur Marathon champions | Down this road before
Richard Roberts ends Ohio's victory drought at Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon
Chris England wins Cherry Creak Sneak 5-Miler | England, re-energized Prasad win 21st Sneak
Glen Mays, Heather Hanscom win George Washington Parkway Classic 10-Miler
Nazario Romero wins La Jolla Half Marathon in record time
Country Music Marathon chock full of surprises
Former NZ Olympian `should have taken a year off' medical studies
Todd Moroney, Susannah Motl win Heritage Run
Colorado hosts first home meet on new track Thursday
Hillsdale Relays Results | Brown Spring Invitational Results
NC HS: Chris Kollar to attend NC State
TX HS: County athletes focused on Austin
PA HS: Ryan Blood rules Stan Morgan Invitational

APRIL 24-27, 2003
Jason Lunn to race Adam Goucher Friday, Bolota Asmerom breaks foot
Penn Relays Results
Arkansas wins 4x800 at Penn Relays and 4xMile as well | Arkansas falls short in DMR
Michigan upsets Arkansas in DMR | Wolverines go distance, beat Razorbacks at finish
Bob Kennedy a third of the way in his comeback | Ten years after Relays win, Kennedy takes third
Marcus O'Sullivan treasures the DMR | Villanova plans on gripping effort for battle of baton
NJ HS: Ocean City's John Richardson shocks himself in winning boys' mile | Richardson wins mile after having sinus surgery in February
Drake Relays Results
Stanford wins Drake 4xMile
Derrick Peterson finally has his story straight
Renee Kruse and Jason Lehmkuhle win Drake Relays Half Marathon
Oregon Invitational Results
Ben Aragon's triple helps UCLA upset USC | Results
Nicole Lee, Rod Koborsi get NCAA provisional qualifiers in 10,000m
France GP II Meet Results
Sharif Karie wins 5k road race in Fayetteville
PA HS: Sam Bair takes time on college choice
CO HS: Records fly at Liberty Bell Invitational
MO HS: Adam Perkins runs amuck with MSHSAA | House bill fails before finish line
CA HS: Brandon Babiracki confident he can win big races
College track's top concern: Disappearing programs | Marshall men's track team cut
Kenya's Kororia, Kyrgyzstan's Bogacheva quickly win Marathon titles
Jared Segera, Lyubov Kremleva win Get in Gear 10k titles
Talented Kenyans provide heart of Cleveland 10k
Eddy Hellebuyck, Christina Wells can't outrun pain | Teddy Mitchell defeats Hellebuyck less than a week after Boston | Results
UPMC/City of Pittsburgh Marathon: Elite runners bring international flavor
Jim Scattini has nothing to lose | Big Sur elite runners have diverse backgrounds
Penn's Nolan Tully breaks 9:00 in steeplechase

APRIL 23, 2003
David Kimani: Too short a season | South Alabama to hold memorial service today
Charlie Gruber makes it two in a row against Alan Webb (includes photo) | Webb has followed a path both similar and different than Ryun's
MO HS: Adam Perkins chooses Arkansas | Perkins third in mile but faces competition he desires
All-Star DMR team including Webb, Perkins and Andy Downin wins at Kansas Relays
Fresno State coach Bob Fraley gives up salary to keep men's program going
Luke Watson breaks Notre Dame 5,000m record
Penn Relays event-by-event preview
Alistair Cragg returns to Penn Relays
Scholarship opportunities scarce for non-football male athletes
Toledo eliminates men's track, swimming | Rocket athletes shocked by cuts
West Virginia Varsity Club leader quits to protest cuts
Ricky Brookshire and Andy Smith's wins lead NC State at ACCs
Track teams prepare for Oregon Invitational
John Jefferson's 1,500 time second-best in U.S.
Louis Luchini runs 13:31 PR at Mt. SAC
U.S. men's marathoning woes continue
Team USA Monterey Bay coach on the way?
Albuquerque running community proud of Eddy Hellebuyck
Boston Marathon truly a timeless event
Elite runners slow to reach start line of Country Music Marathon due to war
Colorado State leaves Mt. SAC with mixed results
Ten BYU athletes qualify for NCAA Regional
Duke men, women eighth at ACCs
Darryl Whitney is first USM man to compete at NCAA Track Championships
Chris Lear to speak in Boulder May 6
Kenyan coaches meet to discuss World Championship marathon team

APRIL 19-22, 2003
Boston Marathon Coverage: Boston Globe | Boston Herald | Runner's World
Robert Cheruiyot and Svetlana Zakharova pull away in Boston*
Eddy Hellebuyck has unconventional training style
Miles to go before he rests | Jason Bodnar is 26th, and pays price
Unable to get to Boston, Eric Wainaina wins Nagano Marathon
Runners earn perks in Boston after raising money for Team USA New York
Can the Kenyans be stopped?
Amby Burfoot, '68 Amby look-alike and Will Ferrell run Boston together
Keizo Yamada runs Boston 50 years after victory
Florida State captures ACC title | Results
Charlie Gruber tops Alan Webb at Kansas Relays | Ex-phenom Webb has life back on track
Crescent City Classic: John Korir triumphs when Jame's Koskei's kick never comes
Amy Simonetta, Kevin Castille top Louisiana finishers
Crescent City Classic notes
Team USA Monterey Bay progress slow but steady
TN HS: Dusty Miller sets state record in 1,600
CA HS: Mohamed Trafeh's patience earns him victories in two events
Harvard men outpace Yale
USATF announces major change in hydration guidelines

APRIL 18, 2003
Campus grieves for David Kimani | Kimani's death monumental loss | Memorial service to be held Monday
Bob Kennedy returns to competition at the Penn Relays
Mt. SAC Relays results
Jason Hartmann finishes second in Mt. SAC 10,000
NCAA places Arkansas on probation for three years
KS HS: Adam Perkins to run in invitational mile Saturday at Kansas Relays
Boston Marathon: An end to this American trail?
Anniversary of a win that was a piece of cake
Catching up with Boston Billy
Amby Burfoot reflects on his surprise triumph in 1968
Boston Marathon: Men to watch
Kenyan marathoners visit school
Big Sur Half-Marathon created, Team USA Monterey Bay to start this summer
Lutz Braun finishes third in Mt. SAC OD/University/Open steeplechase
MT HS: Billings Central's Matt Winter has gone from reluctant runner to one of the state's best
With Horovitz's help, 'Marathon' goes distance
Jim Arquilla strong despite cancer

APRIL 17, 2003
Alabama's NCAA Champion David Kimani dies
Kimani's sudden death leaves void in track team
West Virginia to cut men's cross country, track
TrackandFieldNews.com launches message board
Boston Marathon: John Nada Saya is running away
Eric Wainaina withdraws from Boston Marathon due to war travel restrictions
ZAPfitness update: Joe Driscoll joins program
Minnesota's Martin Robeck fitting in nicely
Mt. SAC to begin today
CU runners set to compete at Mt. SAC
Arkansas travels to Mt. SAC
Stanford heads to Mt. SAC
Colorado State runners target school records
NAU goes the distance, Mt. SAC up next
Two top Colorado high school runners choose Georgia
NC HS: Bobby Mack, Matt DeBole win 3,200, 800
CO HS: Brent Vaughn's 3,200 fastest ever by a CO high school boy (scroll down)

APRIL 16, 2003
David Bedford considers revolutionary plan to get top British runners in London field
Jim Ryun hopes to see Alan Webb run Saturday at Kansas Relays
Boston Marathon notebook
Marathon technology improves with the times
A Brief Chat with Greg Meyer
Another Gabe Jennings update from trackandfieldnews.com
Penn Relays Olympic Development entries - Bob Kennedy entered in 5,000 | Mt. SAC Distance Carnival entries
For Jason Walker, running's a constant, 'like breathing'
Documents show U.S. Olympic athletes allowed to compete despite positive drug tests
Fresno State cuts men's indoor track, cross country
Duke's relay teams gain national rankings
NC HS: Top-rated Dan Daly signs with Duke
The Crescent City Classic, through the years
Mike Scannell returns for KCK race
Isaiah Kiplagat says AAC elections were rigged | Kiplagat loses bid for top Africa post

APRIL 15, 2003
Gezahegne Abera Interview
'No limits' for Abera
Ethiopians shine at Carlsbad 5000
Overtraining cost Kenya in Lausanne, says Tergat
Two sets of twins lead Indiana
Dathan Ritzenhein runs first races of the year
NC State gets ready to host ACCs this weekend
OR HS: Mike McGrath wins 1,500 in PR 3:51, Alec Wall finishes Arcadia 3,200 with one shoe
IL HS: Stephen Pifer sets 1,600 record with solo 4:10
FL HS: Paul Cross has an eye on the state record
CA HS: Athlete of the Week Jeremy Mineau
AR HS: Chase Feltner breaks 1,600 record with a 4:17
PA, OH and WV 10ks team up
D.C. Marathon organizers file for bankrupcy

APRIL 14, 2003
Gezahegne Abera sticks his nose out | BBC Video of London finish
Carlsbad 5000 photos from TrackandFieldPhoto.com | Dejene Berhanu wins Carlsbad | Results
FL HS: Paul Cross runs 1:49.27 800 | Cross fastest at 800 meters
Paula Radcliffe's success masks decline of British running
Alistair Cragg leads Arkansas 1,500 runners with 3:39
Washington Milers dominate at Oregon's Pepsi Team Invitational
BYU has good performances in weekend meets
Notre Dame enjoys first full team performance of outdoor season
TX HS: Steve Magness' 4:01 breaks 23-year-old state record
HS: Arcadia brings out the best
CA HS: Mohamed Trafeh finishes eighth in 3,200, breaks 9:00
IL HS: Lake Zurich, Sam Romanoski dominate

APRIL 13, 2003
Gezahegne Abera wins London Marathon in thrilling five-man sprint finish | Abera snatches victory | Photos | Results
William Kiplagat, Olivera Jevtic win Rotterdam Marathon
Arcadia Invitational Results

APRIL 12, 2003
TX HS: Steve Magness of Klein Oak runs 4:01.58 1,600 (results only) | Steve's training log
How to "watch" the London Marathon (begins 4:00 a.m. EST)

Alan Culpepper has his own game plan for success

Miler Alan Webb has time on his side
Second choice working out for Colorado's unconventional coach
A Brief Chat with Chad Johnson
Paul Tergat hopes to finally win a marathon
Antonio Pinto pulls out of London Marathon
Tergat and El Mouaziz out to make amends
Chris Mulvaney feature from UKAthletics.net
Razorbacks run today in McDonnell Invitational
PA HS: Andrew Davidson defeats injured Sam Bair
Kenyans set to produce classic show at Laganside Classic 10k

APRIL 11, 2003
Gezahegne Abera's ambition is to hit the wall | Abera aims for place on wall of the greats
Abera aims for world best in London | Paul Tergat is made favorite
Tergat to miss Khannouchi
Junk food Britain struggling to go the distance
Defending champions will not run Carlsbad 5000, Culpepper looking for record
Freshman of the year Nick Willis keeps growing
Alan Webb to run mile at Kansas Relays
USATF announces outdoor Golden Spike Tour
Joep Tigchelaar's 10k time earns him FSU record, #2 national ranking
Pepsi Team Invitational meet preview
A Brief Chat with Eddy Hellebuyck
Texas heads to A&M Invitational
Tennessee to host 37th Sea Ray Relays
BYU off to Tempe for weekend meet
Quality track goes unused due to PSU weather
CA HS: Arcadia preview, Michael Poe signs with Arkansas | Another Arcadia preview
Mark Bellizzi modest about Boston hopes
Memorial fund created for former race director killed in crash

APRIL 10, 2003
Paul Tergat off for London Marathon
Meb Keflezighi to defend title at Bix
Well-matched field for Fortis Rotterdam Marathon
Aaron Crague hitting stride in final season
UTEP T&F Hall of Fame adds new members
Wake Forest displays talent in Texas and Georgia meets
Columbia's Raggio, Dusen named ECAC Athletes of the Week

APRIL 9, 2003
A Brief Chat with Robert Gary
OR HS: The year of the distance runner
Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Minnesota will clash Saturday in Eugene | Oregon's Hayward Field a mecca to many runners
Columbia races in first full-squad outdoor meet
"Big Meet" to be televised on CSTV | More CSTV Info.

APRIL 8, 2003
World elite to run in Carlsbad 5000
TX HS: The Woodlands' coach Dan Green has made lasting impression
Colorado State shows strength in numbers
Georgetown sets PRs at Duke Invitational
CA HS: Andrew Dawson is Athlete of the Week
Benson Matheka will aim to find his way this time in Laganside 10K Classic road race
Kenyan coaches to meet in Nairobi April 24

APRIL 7, 2003
Cherry Blossom: John Korir gets even; Olga Romanova surprises | The road evens out | Results
Arkansas wins three Texas Relays titles for second-straight year
Strong winds and snow cannot stop Kenyan romp in Berlin Half Marathon
Penn handles Cornell in Penn Invite
Michigan middle distance runners qualify for regionals

APRIL 5-6, 2003
Meb Keflezighi captures USA 8k crown in Central Park | Results
Meb motors to USA 8k title in New York City
Keflezighi wins USA 8k title*

Mike Rotich wins Paris Marathon in 2:06:33

No wrong turn for Tom Nyariki this year | Masai edges old pal Hellebuyck | High temperatures slow participants' pace | Cooper River Bridge Run 10k Results
2004 Olympic marathons to begin at 6:00 p.m. | Other meeting notes
Kenyans to duel again at Cherry Blossom | Cherry Blossom race is a go
Stramilano Half Marathon goes to John Yuda
Select T&F Results: Texas Relays | NC Central/Duke Invitational | Yellow Jacket Invitational | Colonial Relays | SEC Quad | Penn Invitational | Cardinal Challenge | Rafer Johnson/JJK Invitational
Kevin Sullivan, Karen Harvey talk about their move to Illinois
Deek's damaged gold shines again
Kenyans on the money in Boston Marathon
CA HS: Tim Nelson breaks record at Hornet Invitational

APRIL 4, 2003
Tim Broe will give 8k a go Saturday in Central Park
Meb Keflezighi favored for USA Men's 8k crown
A Brief Chat with Steve Slattery
Ryan McLeod's career will run its own course
Texas Relays Results
Notre Dame hosts lone outdoor home meet this weekend
UT HS: State track preview
Former Fox Cities Marathon director killed in crash
Track and field makes Bay Area comeback
Dan Wennerstrom, Jennifer Hanley win Corporate Run

APRIL 3, 2003
Tim Broe on the comeback at USA 8k Championships
A Brief Chat with Mike Donnelly
Tergat and Ndereba enter Safaricom's Lewa Marathon
U of T leading the charge to stem flow of talent to U.S.
Keith Brantly to defend title at Corporate Run
Texas Relays this weekend
Bei, Powell and Hall return to compete for Stanford
Columbia distance runners start off well
Fresno Relays could be primed for a second wind
Minnesota's Gary Wilson opposed to new regional qualifying system
NAU qualifies six for regionals
Ducks try for Pac-10 titles
OR HS: Klamath Union runners do well at Stanford

APRIL 2, 2003
Tim Broe and Meb Keflezighi to offer free clinic at NYRR tomorrow
Bekele and Gebrselassie to race at 10,000m
We underestimated Bekele, says Kosgei | Athletics Kenya calls for change of strategy
Mark Steinle withdraws from London Marathon
Toshinari Takaoka wins Athlete of the Year award in Japan
Hogs gunning for outdoor title
Tigchelaar, Gill named ACC Performers of the Week
Central Michigan shoots for MAC title
Two young Canadian stars make their mark internationally

APRIL 1, 2003
Brief Chats with U.S. 8k Championship competitors Matt Downin and Meb Keflezighi
Kenya to bid for 2006 World Cross | Kenyan teams return home today
Duke teams compete in three meets over weekend
Swiss strife leaves UK junior Ryan McLeod thirsty for success
IL HS: Stephen Pifer leads Edwardsville Tigers
MT HS: Kalispell eyes repeats
NJ HS: Boys track preview

     
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