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Asafa Powell: Sprinting for the Record Books

A summary of sprint star Asafa Powell’s track and field career.

Nadzeya Ostapchuk: Serious Shot Put Star

A summary of Nadzeya Ostapchuk's track and field career.

Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympics

Jesse Owens' 1936 Olympic triumph in Berlin meant as much off the track as on.

Olympian Johnny Gray’s 800-meter Coaching and Running Tips

The 1992 800-meter bronze medalist shares his running and coaching advice.

Johnny Gray Interview, Part 1

Olympic 800-meter bronze medalist Johnny Gray discusses his track and field career.

Johnny Gray Interview, Part 2

The second part of an interview with Olympic 800-meter bronze medalist Johnny Gray.

About.com Interview: Discus Champion Mac Wilkins, Part 2

An exclusive interview with discus thrower and coach Mac Wilkins.

About.com Interview: Discus Champion Mac Wilkins

An exclusive interview with discus thrower and coach Mac Wilkins.

Mac Wilkins' Throwing Tips

Gold Medalist Mac Wilkins offers advice for throwers and coaches.

Fastest Mile Times: The Men’s Mile World Records

The greatest men's mile runs in track and field history.

2012 World Indoor Championships Recap: Multi-Events and Shot Put

A recap of the 2012 World Indoor Track and Field Championship Multi-Events and Shot Put Competitions.

2012 World Indoor Championships Recap: Sprints

A recap of the 2012 World Indoor Track and Field Championship Sprint Competition.

2012 World Indoor Championships Recap: Jumps

A recap of the 2012 World Indoor Track and Field Championship Jumps Competition.

2012 World Indoor Championships Recap: Distance Running

A review of the 2012 World Indoor Track and Field Championship Distance Running Competition.

Mike Powell Offers Advice and Drills for Long Jumpers

World long jump champion Mike Powell offers coaching advice for beginning and established jumpers.

World Champion Mike Powell's Step-By-Step Long Jump Tips

World long jump record-breaker Mike Powell describes good long jumping technique.

Yelena Isinbayeva: Pole Vault Record-Breaker

Everything you'd want to know about Russian Olympic pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva

Schedule of Events for the 2012 World Indoor Championships

The complete 2012 World Indoor Championship schedule.

Track and Field Events: Hurdling Events, Relays and Multi-Sport Events

An overview of a variety of track and field events, including the hurdles, steeplechase, relays and combined events competition.

Track and Field Events: Jumps and Throws

An overview of the jumping and throwing events you may see at a track and field meet.

Track and Field Events: Running Events

An overview of the running events you're most likely to see at a track meet, from the 60-meter run to the marathon.

Fastest Mile Times: The Women’s Mile World Records

The greatest women's mile runs in track and field history.

IAAF Female Athletes of the Year, 2006-2010

The female track and field athletes of the year for 2006-2010, as selected by the IAAF.

IAAF Male Athletes of the Year, 2006-10

The male track and field athletes of the year for 2006-10, as selected by the IAAF.

Beginner's Track and Field: Learning the Hurdles

Advice and guidelines for the novice hurdler.

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