Entering Thursday, the U.S. had won four medals in the 800 at World Juniors but none in an event longer than that. Mary Cain made history, unleashing a big kick over the final 175 meters to pull away for the gold in 8:58.48. *RRW
Cain Mania On the Messageboard:Â MARY CAIN DOES IT! CAIN WINS 2014 JUNIOR CHAMPS 300 IN 8:58.48!
*How fast could Mary Cain go in 3000 time trial right now?
*What is the point of the W 3000 meters at WJ Champs
Two of them have signed shoe contracts, one with adidas and the other with Nike.
Sure there are athletes like Usain Bolt, David Rudisha and Kirani James who dominated as juniors and seniors, but they are the exception not the rule.
Vin Lananna:Â "Based on all measures that we have anecdotally, this was a grand success."
People are saying Eugene exceeded expectations, but will it be enough to win them their bid for the 2019 World Championships?
This writer wasn't happy about former Kenyan Ruth Jebet’s steeplechase victory for Bahrain at World Juniors.
An interesting quote from the article:
"Besides Jebet, coach Gregory Kilonzo, the man behind the Riruta Central production line, will also be showered with money. 'If I can get money to put food on the table by working for Bahrain, why not?' says Kilonzo, currently serving an indefinite suspension from AK."
Article follows his career from a freshman who thought he was a basketball player to the fastest 100m runner in US high school history.
There aren't many details, but it's likely they are seeking political asylum. The local police department as well as the FBI are involved in the search to find them.
If you missed it, recap of that meet is here.
 21 total medals (11 golds, five silvers, five bronzes). Kenya was 2nd with 16 (4 golds).
Kenya's dominance in these events extended to the junior ranks as Kenyans went 1-2 in both races. American Tre'tez Kinnaird was sixth in the 800 while Bailey Roth was 10th in the steeple and re-broke his U.S. high school record that he set in Friday's prelims.Â
Seyaum moved to the front at the bell and broke away from the field over the last 200. Efraimson was in the hunt for a medal with 200 to go but couldn't hold on while Cranny moved up well for 4th, tied for the second-best finish ever by an American in an event longer than 800 at World Juniors.
Kelati represented Eritrea this summer placing 8th in the 3000 at WJs, but has now moved to the US to live with her cousin, a former Foot Locker finalist. She ran and won her first high school XC race this past weekend.