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The Brave Like Gabe Foundation uses June campaign to support research for rare cancer

The legacy that Gabe Grunewald left is still being felt every day, and will be felt until the end of time. The talented runner and national champion passed away in 2019 after a courageous battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Even as she dealt with the cancer, which she was first diagnosed with in 2009, Gabe’s brave, courageous and loving spirit uplifted those around her, especially those dealing with cancer themselves. The Brave Like Gabe Foundation seeks to fulfill the
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Olympian Kim Conley and husband Drew Wartenburg launch innovative online running company

Two-time Olympian Kim Conley and coach Drew Wartenburg are ready to help aspiring runners take their running potential to the next level through her coaching service called Next Best Run. Conley started the business with her husband and coach Drew Wartenburg with the hope of helping athletes maximize their running potential and goals with personalized training plans, mixed in with constant feedback and communication to ensure that each athlete gets the most out of the experience. Wartenburg an
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Small business seeks to increase revenue for track and field athletes

There’s a common thought that’s shared by many that says, “If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” But there’s always exceptions to many things in life, including the aforementioned shared sentiment. That’s where Bell Lap Track and Field enters the picture. The small business is run by three brothers, and their sole purpose is to assist athletes financially to help them reach their full potential in the sport. The story of the company began when older brothers Brant and Reid Bastin
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Faith and a passion to serve guides the way for Olivia Baker

Olivia Baker has always had vision and desire that extends beyond the track. The talented 800m runner, who now trains with the Atlanta Track Club, has always had a passion for serving others, particularly in the medical field. That passion manifested itself when Baker was in middle school, specifically when she had the opportunity to dissect a frog. The dissection of the small amphibian helped shape not only what profession that she felt that she was meant to do, but the community of people wh
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Co-founder of the New York City Marathon continues to find joy in his creation

On November 6, tens of thousands of runners will line the streets of New York City for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. Vincent Chiappetta won’t be running in this one, and his role has changed over the years since he and his co-founder, the late Fred Lebow, created the marathon over 50 years ago. What hasn’t changed is the joy that comes with watching each runner finish the race. “I stand there and just watch and just enjoy seeing people coming through,” he said. “You see how happy they a
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A joyful celebration: Kara Winger shines bright in her final season

Many will recall Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s earth-shattering performance in the women’s 400m hurdles, and Michael Norman’s and Shaunae Miller-Uibo’s respective performances in the 400m. But right before the fireworks on the track took place, on the infield, something amazing was taking place. Kara Winger had one throw left in the women’s javelin, and she saved her best for last. She launched the javelin 64.05m, which was good enough for not only the silver medal, but it meant that she’s the fi
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Behind the mic part VI: John Anderson

John Anderson is the coolest man on planet earth. No, I’m not exaggerating when I say that. The longtime ESPN and SportsCenter veteran has a passion for what he does, and that’s bringing sports in a creative and fun way to the audience that watches him. But there’s something about the sport of track and field that stands out compared to the rest. It could be because he competed collegiately in the sport at the University of Missouri in the pole vault. Or, it could be that Anderson, who is a
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A test of faith: Marlee Starliper overcomes obstacles during her All-American season

That was the time that Marlee Starliper ran at the NCAA regional championship to earn a qualifying spot at the NCAA Outdoor Championship meet in Oregon. Starliper did not see her performance coming. “If somebody would’ve told me that I think you can run a time in the 15:30’s, I’d be like, are you stupid?” Starliper jokingly said. “It’s like no, have you seen my season, I’m a mess. I didn’t think that was in me. It’s like, okay, we have one more race at nationals, so what’s left, what else can I
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Canadian-record holder looks to make an impact through her new program

Liz Gleadle knows that the smallest improvements could lead to the biggest breakthroughs. The Canadian record-holder in the javelin has learned valuable lessons throughout her career, and she hopes to pass the wisdom and insight that she’s gained to the next generation of athletes. “It would be a huge shame to waste everything I’ve learned to not pass it on, or to only pass it on to one or two people,” she said. Gleadle did everything that she could do in her power to make her first Olympic t
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The Dynamic Duo: Former college and Olympic teammates embark on their new journey as commentators.

Sanya Richards Ross and Trey Hardee eagerly sat across from each other in a quiet conference room on a Friday morning in Eugene, Oregon. Richards-Ross took her seat and grabbed her microphone, while Trey’s voice echoed through the phone that sat across from Sanya at the middle of the table. While they weren’t together in person, Sanya’s smile was as bright as the sun, while Trey’s voice was filled with amazement when they found out that they’ve been teammates for the better part of the past 16
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Invisible Strings: Robyn Stevens' Long Road To A Dream Fulfilled

Robyn Stevens has the need for speed….walking. It’s what she was destined to do. She takes on the persona of her favorite superhero, Supergirl when she hits the race walking course. Her grit, fearlessness, determination and her underrated nature play to her advantage against her opponents. Just ask Kevin Hart and Keegan-Michael Key, who tested Robyn and lost in their race walk attempt on Hart’s “Going for Gold – 2020 Tokyo “Tryout” episode on his “LOL” network. Those same qualities helped her
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With Or Without The Mask, Raven Saunders Is Always Herself

Raven Saunders can have two different personalities and a seven-foot shot put ring determines which personality she will display on any given day. Saunders takes on the personality of a popular Marvel superhero when she walks in the shot put ring – The Incredible Hulk. She says she relates to the Hulk when it comes to competition because the Hulk operates with reckless abandonment when he needs to go into full form and if there was a mission that needed to get done, he did whatever it took to
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The Gold Standard: Kaylin Whitney

That’s the superhero that Kaylin Whitney says best describes her on the track. She prefers Tom Holland’s version of the character because as she puts it, he’s constantly in a state of fun. “..He just seems like he’s having fun all the time and that’s how I feel like now,” Whitney said. “I just have fun with what I do, and I do love it. And that’s just how I feel all the time.” She certainly felt that way on the evening of June 20, the night she qualified for the 4×400 relay team at the 2020 Ol
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