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 Topic: InternationalThe articles published under this topic are as follows:
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 11:31 PM
Forza Dorando, Forza!
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For further details contact: Natasha Grainger – Tel. 0207 902 0199/ 07841 049 233 Natashag@london-marathon.co.uk Nicola Okey Tel. 07799 661345 nicolao@london-marathon.co.uk
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 11:55 PM
By Neil Wilson
Last updated at 9:32 PM on 20th July 2008
Paula Radcliffe's rehabilitation will determine if she is in Beijing for the Olympics but a place has been found in the British team for a girl whose life plan is to follow in
her footsteps.
Note: Article from mailonsunday.co.uk.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 11:23 PM
BERLIN, July 22 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie will run the Berlin marathon in September for a third straight year after shattering the world record in the German capital last year, organisers said on Tuesday.
Note: (Writing by Erik Kirschbaum, editing by Justin Palmer) - Reuters
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 11:12 PM
Running in 'the most lawless country in the world'
By Rachel Jones
As featured in the Web Only issue of Running Times Magazine
Mohammed, Abdallah, Abdinasir and Samia made up the Somali team at the East Africa Junior Championships held in Djibouti. I sat down with them between events to learn about running in what has been termed 'the most lawless country in the world.'
Note: Article from RunningTimes.com. Rachel Jones is an American who lives in Djibouti, Djibouti and works for an NGO (non-governmental organization): Resource Exchange International (REI) go to www.reiinc.org. She speaks English, French, and a local Somali dialect.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 11:04 PM
USA Track & Field has written President Bush to express our concern at Marion Jones' application for pardon or commutation of her conviction for making false statements to federal investigators. Make your own voice heard and join USATF in writing to President Bush. For more information on how to write the White House, click here.
Below is the text of USATF's letter.
Note: From USATF.org.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 05:51 PM
June 30, 2008
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine – The TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K has launched a pilot program to collect the medical history of runners and enhance care on race day. Race officials are urging runners to participate in the groundbreaking voluntary program.
Note: For additional info about the race, visit http://www.beach2beacon.org/ or call the race hotline at (888) 480-6940.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 05:26 PM
Basketball star aims to share inspiring story with American audience
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. - Steve Nash, a two-time NBA MVP and graduate of Victoria's St. Michaels University School, is about to make a film about Terry Fox.
Note: Alex Strachan, Canwest News Service
Published: Monday, July 14, 2008
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 09:39 PM
Pilot program through MedicalSummary.com will enhance care on race day by making runner medical info available
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine - (June 30, 2008) - The TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K has launched a pilot program to collect the medical history of runners and enhance care on race day. Race officials are urging runners to participate in the groundbreaking, voluntary program.
Note: Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 08:47 PM
Mahbooba Ahadgar was a symbol of hope for a nation caught in a cycle of chaos. The young girl in the headscarf and track suit was the only female competitor to come out of Afghanistan for the Beijing Olympics. Then, on Friday July 4, she disappeared without a trace.
Note: Story by Ashley Terry, CBC Sports
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, July 07, 2008 - 08:17 PM
WINDSOR – Athletics Canada announced today the names of the athletes that will be forwarded to the Canadian Olympic Committee for nomination to the 2008 Olympic Games team. The announcement came this morning in Windsor, Ontario at the RBC Breakfast of Champions.
Note: For more information:
Mathieu Gentès
Marketing and Communications Director
Athletics Canada
mgentes@athletics.ca
613-260-5580 ext. 3303
Emily Hooper
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Athletics Canada
ehooper@athletics.ca
613-260-5580 ext. 3332
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