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Seidel, Vaughan, Zienaselassie and Hall among the honorees

A dozen exceptional student-athletes -- already honored as National Player of the Year in their respective sports -- are contenders for the 10th annual Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year Award. On Tuesday in Los Angeles, one boy and one girl wi...

In 10 states, girls run shorter cross country races than boys do. Does that make sense?

She may be a 4.0 student and a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, but Molly Seidel had a hard time comprehending what was going on Tuesday morning. "I'm so confused," said the undefeated national cross country champion. "This award is for m...

HARTLAND, Wis. -- A champion alpine ski racer, a gifted ukulele player, a sailing instructor, an undefeated national cross country champion: Molly Seidel's resume reads more like Wonder Woman's than a high school senior. Tuesday morning, the Unive...

A dedicated ESPNHS team managed the Gatorade State Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year selection process, resulting in winners based on the program's three pillars: athletic production and impact in the 2011 season, high academic achievement and e...

The elevator door opened at the hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland and Foot Locker champion Molly Seidel took a step out and instantly recognized the face of the man waiting to step in. It was world record holder and Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele. Th...

The cross country season may have concluded, but the search for Gatorade State Girls Cross Country Runners of the Year is in full swing. The award recognizes not only athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary ...

Foot Locker Finals Index It's been a wild ride for US#2 Molly Seidel through four years of cross country in Wisconsin - and that was before the final 600 meters on Saturday at Balboa Park. Seidel, who attends small private University Lake School (...

Foot Locker Finals Index The boys championship battle at Saturday's 33rd Foot Locker Finals at Balboa Park in San Diego lived up to the hype. Boy, did it ever. Exchanging blows like heavyweight boxers - there simply isn't a better comparison...

DyeStat's SteveU, compiler of the Individual Top 25 rankings all season and an annual predictor of national meets, weighs in with his top 20 for Foot Locker Finals and a race analysis. TOP 20 PREDICTIONS 1. Molly Seidel WI 2. Karlie Garcia C...

When Molly Seidel lined up at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside cross country course for the start of her sophomore season in 2009, she already had one state title under her belt for University Lake High School. The finish of the Angel Invitation...

SteveU's updated girls individual rankings are out, and there is little movement at the top of the list. Of course, most of the runners in the top 12 still haven't raced yet. Ravencroft NC's Wesley Frazier still holds down No. 1. Molly Seidel from...