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Keskisalo, in search of historic Montreal mark

20 July 2008 - In Rome, Italy (11) European 3000m Steeplechase champion Jukka Keskisalo?s 8:22.35 sixth place finish behind the World (Brimin Kipruto) and Olympic (Ezekiel Kemboi) Steeplechase champions from Kenya gave the first indication of a return to form for the Finn following a 2007 season which was ruined when he sustained a hamstring injury, which necessitated an operation last autumn.

Steeple and 800m times, the best so far of 2008 ? Russian Championships, Day 2

19 July 2008 - Kazan, Russia - There were world season leads set in two women?s track races at yesterday?s second day of the 2008 Russian National Championships (18) where a total of 13 events were decided.

Paul Kipsiele Koech to make World record attempt in Heusden

19 July 2008 - Heusden-Zolder, Belgium - It was a firm announcement from Paul Kipsiele Koech at the press conference Friday (18), but the Kenyan looked very serious and determined when he talked about Sunday?s 3000m Steeplechase (20 July).

Jelimo 1:54.97; Robles 12.88; Wariner 43.86 in Paris - �F Golden League, Paris

18 July 2008 - Three outstanding performances blessed the tenth edition of the Meeting Gaz de France Paris Saint-Denis, the fourth of this year?s six fixtures which make up the �F Golden League 2008.

Wariner: ?I wanted to come out here and make a statement today? - �F Golden L…

18 July 2008 ? Paris, France ? By every measure, Jeremy Wariner was quite pleased with his dominating 43.86 performance in the 400m, one of the premiere highlights of the 10th edition of the Meeting Gaz de France Paris Saint-Denis - �F Golden League.

Flying Robles makes it look easy - �F Golden League, Paris
18 July 2008 - Paris, France - That Cuba?s Dayron Robles is in the shape of his life is no secret and tonight the 21-year-old emphasized just how strong he is.

Abitova wins 10,000m; Russian men’s 10k record; Privalova is back ? Russian C…

17 July 2008 ? Kazan, Russia - More then 1000 athletes from 66 regions of Russia are taking part in the Russian National Championships at the Central Stadium of Kazan. The winners will get not only the usual glories and the medals but also the tickets to the Beijing Olympics.

Pitk�m�ki 87.17m, while Evil� long jumps a windy 8.23m in Joensuu

16 July 2008 - Joensuu, Finland - Long Jumper Tommi Evil� is holding the leader’s yellow jersey in overall pole position in the Finnish Federation?s six meeting Elite Games Series after the third meeting was contested in Joensuu, Northern Karelia on Wednesday (16).

Jackpot duo and notable head to head clashes, the main dishes on Paris? 10th …

17 July 2008 - Paris, France - The Stade de France welcomes the tenth edition of the Meeting Gaz de France Paris Saint-Denis ? the fourth of this year?s six fixtures which make up the �F Golden League 2008 ? on Friday 18 July.

Kiprop, the future of 1500m running? - �F Golden League, Paris

17 July 2008 - Paris, France - Asbel Kiprop is a child of the IAAF High Performance Training Centre (HPTC) in Eldoret, Kenya. Along with Panama?s World champion long jumper Irving Saladino and Jamaica?s World 100m record holder Usain Bolt, who train at other IAAF HPTCs around the world, the 19-year-old Kenyan 1500m runner is one of the many outstanding products that the IAAF?s development policy has delivered in recent years.

Latest News from NBC Olympics

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.