Frank Mungeam: June 2008 Archives

The big men of track and field, the shot putters, wowed a sun-soaked Hayward Field crowd Sunday, launching the put to the rhythmic claps of fans.

Reese Hoffa established his dominance early and cruised to the win. Christian Cantwell placed second to earn his first Olympic birth. Fan favorite Adam Nelson placed third, securing a spot for his third straight Olympics.

>> Continue reading: Big men, big shots at trials

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Muna Lee surprised bigger name sprinters to win the women's 100 meter dash at the U.S.
Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene Saturday.

Lee bested Torri Edwards ...

>> Continue reading: New queen of the sprint for women

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Afting a close call in his qualifying 100 meter heat, where he let up before the line and nearly failed to advance, Tyson Gay responded in his quarterfinal heat by runnin...

>> Continue reading: Tyson Gay sets American record in 100 meters

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Oregon's top male distance runners put on a show for the hometown crowd Friday night at the Olympic Trials.

UO All American Galen Rupp, who's main event is the 10,000, could...

>> Continue reading: Rupp, Symmonds dazzle at Trials

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A number of men with Oregon roots are prepared to make their mark in the distance events at the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene.
>> Continue reading: Oregon men look to go the distance

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Maybe it will be great preparation for the infamous Beijing air quality.

The latest weather forecast for the U.S Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene calls for three days of mid-90 degree weather to start the event.

That might not be the biggest problem for athletes.

According to the latest report on pollen.com, Eugene and Oregon's Willa...

>> Continue reading: Trials could be sneezy affair

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Track Town USA is back.

For ten days in June and July, storied Hayward Field in Eugene will host the >> Continue reading: Top track athletes converge on Eugene

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Who knew that Portland was a Mecca for fencing?

Insiders for sure. But few other locals realize the long history fencing has in our city.
With ...

>> Continue reading: Crossing swords before crossing the Pacific

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Categories: Fencing |