ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women’s and men’s and field teams have been honored as All-Academic Teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. To be eligible for the distinction, the team must ha...
NORMAN, Okla. — Riley Masters admits he needs a vacation. Soon, he’ll head back to Maine for some rest and relaxation. The Bangor runner capped a hectic and challenging season last Friday with an appearance at the North America-Central Amer...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The numbers don’t add up. Jamaica, an island that is smaller than Fiji with as many people as Mongolia, travels to the Olympics, all but plants its green, yellow and black flag into the stadium turf and turns the soundtr...
JOHANNESBURG — Never count out Oscar Pistorius. The Blade Runner will be competing in the London Olympics after all, in his favorite event, the 400 meters. While his selection for the 4×400 relay team was expected, it was a surprise last-min...
EUGENE, Ore. — It will be remembered as the most anticipated race never run. The runoff that turned into a walk away to conclude the U.S. track trials. Jeneba Tarmoh conceded the final Olympic spot in the 100 meters rather than meet training part...
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a result that can no longer be considered a surprise, Yohan Blake beat Usain Bolt in the 200 meters at Jamaican Olympic trials Sunday, finishing in 19.80 seconds to edge the world-record holder by 0.03. When it was over, Bo...