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Lynn Jennings

Lynn Jennings

July 02, 2020

I Was Bored, So I Watched Lynn Jennings Win 1992 World XC on Home Soil

In honor of Jennings' 60th birthday, we throw it back to 1992, where Jennings won her third straight World XC title on the same course she claimed the Massachusetts state title in 1975. The other races were packed with stars as well. Kenya's John Ngugi became the first man to win five World XC titles, while the junior races featured future stars Paula RadcliffeHaile Gebrselassie, and Hicham El Guerrouj. It was quite a day.
September 09, 2015

WTW: The 2nd-Greatest Year In US 10,000 History, Molly Huddle Refuses To Feel Sorry For Herself, LetsRun Hits The Road In Maine, And A 5th Olympic Team For Abdi?

This week, we get struck with 10,000-meter fever, talk about the greatest mascot of the year and wonder if Abdi Abdirahman can do something no male US track athlete has ever done. Plus we ask for your help in making track and field more interesting: MB: Creative ways to make boring distance races exciting - let's hear them. Post them now.
September 06, 2015

Shalane Flanagan Runs 31:03 In Netherlands To Break American 10km Record!

Shalane Flanagan is your new American 10km road record holder! Interview with her and coach Jerry Schumacher.
September 05, 2015

Shalane Flanagan Going For Lynn Jennings' American 10k Road Record On Sunday In Netherlands At Tilburg Ten

Shalane Flanagan going for the record books on Sunday in the Netherlands.