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Who to watch at 2009 track worlds
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineUsain Bolt and Tyson Gay aren't the only runners to keep on your radar during the world track and field championships. Here are more athletes to watch as the meet kicks off Saturday in Berlin.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009For Love Of Country
Luke CyphersSure, he won Olympic medals for Kenya in 2000 and '04, but Bernard Lagat's greatest legacy may be showing U.S. Runners how to get the job done in '08
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008THIS JUST IN
Luke CyphersCan athletes prove they're clean? In a word, no.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008Clay, Jamaican team have nothing in common? Look at their paths to gold
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineBryan Clay and the Jamaican 4x100-meter relay team could not have won their events more differently, but their wins showed how the Games can bring cultures together.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008Leave it to the 400 meters crew to save U.S. team at Games
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineWhen things are going bad for the U.S. track team (and they're going bad here in Beijing), it can always count on the 400 meters event to bring Americans to the top of the podium.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Brown Trafton, Taylor spur sluggish American track team
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineA wild pig-hunting discus thrower and former electrical contractor-turned-400 hurdles man got America to the medal stand at the Bird's Nest on Monday.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008China's hero, its DiMaggio, falls before race even begins
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineLiu Xiang's run at the Olympics was one of the most anticipated events of the Beijing Games. And when the hurdler pulled out on Monday, a nation grieved.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008Hours after failing to reach final, Gay in awe of Bolt's 100 win
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineTyson Gay was in pain after failing to qualify for the Olympic 100-meter final Saturday night. Then, he saw Usain Bolt's world record of 9.69 seconds and was in awe.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Men's 100 shows limits, possibilities of what runners can do
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineThe men's 100 event at the Olympics showed the limits (Tyson Gay) and possibilities (Usain Bolt) of the human body.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008Flanagan shows American distance runners can compete with best
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineAmericans aren't supposed to compete in long-distance races. Americans aren't supposed to run down East Africans for medals on the biggest stage in the sport. But Shalane Flanagan did just that in winning bronze in the 10,000 meters.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008Bolt's unexpected success adds new drama to men's 100-meter race
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineWill Tyson Gay's experience and Asafa Powell's motivation be enough against Usain Bolt in the 100 meters? Luke Cyphers previews one of the biggest showdowns of the Beijing Games.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008BEIJING 2008: ALMOST FAMOUS
Luke CyphersThe Olympic trials leave tears and cheers. Seven athletes describe what it's like to spy a dream, but not live it.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008BEIJING 2008: THIS CLOSE
Luke CyphersFor every athlete thrilled to be in Beijing, there are dozens more who just missed the fun.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008FASTEST. MEN. EVER.
Luke Cyphers...American Tyson Gay (hamstring permitting) flock to the Bird's Nest stadium on the first day of track and field Aug. 15, you will believe a man can fly." We tend to agree. You take...
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