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By Barbara Huebner As the soft colors of dawn brushed the eastern sky on Sunday morning, five new members of Team USA gathered on the start platform of the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. “Runners set!” they commanded in unison, and 10,000...

By Amby BurfootIt was a day that went exactly as expected, except when it didn’t. When an old man proved that age is a state of mind, and a young woman showed that even a rookie could make the Olympic team. It was a day of comebacks from career-threatening surgeries, and of poignant stories about childhood poverty in Africa that turned into the American...

By Amby BurfootWhat were shot putter Ryan Crouser, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, and 2016 Olympic high jumper Inika McPherson doing at America’s Marathon Weekend? Competing in the Tracktown Meets Running City USA Pro-Am Shot Put and High Jump, that’s what – although it was a high schooler who stole the show. Enthusiastic crowds...

By Amby Burfoot It was a hometown celebration Friday morning in Centennial Olympic Park, when 14 qualifiers for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon with Atlanta ties, including seven who run for Atlanta Track Club Elite, expressed their excitement about the chance to compete on familiar soil. “It’s awesome having the Trials in my...

With one day left until the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon, we're breaking down the top five contenders, based on qualifying time, who head to the start line tomorrow at noon. Below, see the top five women entered into the race. 5. SALLY KIPYEGO Residence: Eugene, ORHometown: Marakwet, KenyaAge on Race...