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    Pole positioning

    The story of the women’s pole vault could unfold like a Cold War cliche: Wholesome American (Jenn Stuczynski) chases destiny, topples dominant Russian (Yelena Isinbayeva) in superpowered Olympic clash.

    Wariner, Robles sizzle in Paris
    Jeremy Wariner ran the world’s best time in the 400m, Dayron Robles neared his world record in the hurdles, and Blanka Vlasic and Pamela Jelimo remained in the running for the Golden League jackpot in Paris.

    Pistorius falls short of Beijing
    Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius was not chosen for South Africa’s Olympic team. After successfully battling for the right to compete against able-bodied athletes, he failed to meet Beijing qualifying standards.

    USATF tabs Logan as new CEO

    USA Track & Field hired Doug Logan, the former commissioner and president of Major League Soccer, as its next chief operating officer. He replaces Craig Masback, who stepped aside to take a position with Nike.

    Hoffa’s hunt for happiness

    After traumatic early years, adoption brought Reese Hoffa a new family, a new name and a new lease on life. He has since found his birth mother, inner peace and success as a shot putter and showman.

    Tracking unruly road to Beijing
    USA Track and Field says rules are rules, and that’s why javelin thrower Breaux Greer is going to Beijing and Dana Pounds is not. Alan Abrahamson writes the exceptions to those rules can be maddening.

    Gay resting for Beijing

    Sprinter Tyson Gay, injured at the recent Olympic Trials, is in Germany, resting, relaxing and getting ready for his next race, almost exactly like he planned before getting injured at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

    Bolt strikes again, sets 200m mark

    Usain Bolt, the 100m world-record holder, ran the fastest time in the 200m this year, winning in 19.67 seconds Sunday at the Tsiklitiria Athens Grand Prix. The Jamaican star plans to run both races in Beijing.

    Land of hope and dreams
    Bernard Lagat, Leo Manzano and Lopez Lomong, three men of different  origins, earned the right to represent the U.S. in the 1500m in Beijing. Alan Abrahamson writes that these men embody the American dream.

    Sprinter Dwain Chambers fails to overturn ban

    British sprinter Dwain Chambers failed in his bid to overturn a lifetime Olympic ban because of doping, and will not be able to compete at the Beijing Games.

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