USA "Motley Crew" Caps Distance Relay Sweep With Wild World-Record Victory In Men's DMR - 9:15.50 In A Crazy Race
Kenya's Ferguson Rotich (47.84 first 400 on 800 leg) and Timothy Cheruiyot (51.96 first 400 on 1,600 leg) ran like mad men while the quartet of Kyle Merber, Brycen Spratling, Brandon Johnson and Ben Blankenship (3:51.24 anchor) ran superbly to get the win and the world record in a race like no other.
May 3, 2015
U.S. Women Repeat in 4x800 With Comfortable 8:00.62 Victory
Chanelle Price (2:01.30), Maggie Vessey (2:00.92), Molly Beckwith-Ludlow (1:59.50) and Alysia Montaño (1:58.90) all ran great as the U.S. easily beat runner-up Poland and shaved .96 of a second off the national record.
May 4, 2015
It's Gold! U.S. Quartet Of Duane Solomon, Erik Sowinski, Cas Loxsom & Robby Andrews Win 2015 IAAF World Relays 4 X 800 In 7:04.84
Erik Sowinski ran like a beast on leg #2 and the rest was history as all 4 guys did a great job.
May 2, 2015
The US Women Dominate And Set A New World Record Of 10:36.50 In Women's DMR At The 2015 IAAF World Relays
May 2, 2015
Sunday Sprint Video and Recap: US Wins Golden Baton With 7 of 10 Wins, But Gets Beat in Women's 4x100
We recap the sprint action on day 2, with videos for US visitors.
May 4, 2015
Sprint Action at World Relays with Video: Down Goes Jamaica and Bolt (For First Time Since 2008), Down Goes Felix and US, Tyson Gay Apologizes
Bolt vs Gatlin didn't happen but there was still drama in the 4x100, a disaster in the 4x200, and an apology from Tyson Gay.
May 3, 2015
Warren Weir Lashes Out At Ryan Bailey Over Usain Bolt "Throat Slash" Gesture
Bailey's extra celebration lead to some Twitter drama between the two sprinters.
*MB: Should Ryan Bailey apoligize for decapitation sign aimed at Usain Bolt?
May 5, 2015
2015 IAAF World Relays Men's DMR: With No Asbel Kiprop, The U.S. Has a Shot in a Wide-Open Race
The US has a shot for gold but so does Australia, Germany and Poland.
April 30, 2015
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April 30, 2015
2015 IAAF World Relays: With Possibly The Best Runners on All 4 Legs, The U.S. Women Are Set to Dominate the DMR
April 30, 2015
2015 IAAF World Relays Women's 4x800: The U.S. Has a Great Chance to Defend Its Crown
The US is the most dominant 800 nation in the world. Want proof? We've got it.
April 30, 2015
2015 IAAF World Relays Men's 4 X 800: Can The U.S. (Or Poland) Upset Favored Kenya?
Can Team USA upset Team Kenya, which nearly coughed up a huge lead last year? If you were the Team USA coach, who would you anchor? Robby Andrews or Duane Solomon?
April 29, 2015
USATF Announces Relay Pools For 2015 World Relay Championships
The DMRs will be Andrew Wheating, Kyle Merber, Ben Blankenship, Brandon Johnson and Treniere Moser, Shannon Rowbury, Ajee Wilson, Gabe Grunewald.
April 22, 2015
Outside Letsrun
Jamaican World Relay Coach Jermaine Shand Speaks Out About Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce Controversy
Fraser-Pryce's coach Stephen Francis pulled her from the 4x100 after she wasn't started in the heats as well. Shand says that Fraser-Pryce only joined the 4x1 squad at the last minute and the team for the heats was already set.May 12, 2015
Richard Kilty Still Speaking Out Against GB Sprinters Who Skipped World Relays
This from Kilty even after UK performance director defended the sprinters who skipped world relays. He went as far to say anyone who didn't think it was important is "an idiot".May 9, 2015
Kenyan coach says inexperience cost team at World Relays but he's happy
"I agree the simple mistakes were costly but I’m happy with this team, they have a bright future because even elite athletes started from somewhere, so it’s good to give them a chance."May 7, 2015
Team Kenya returns home from World Relays - former Olympic champion, Wilfred Bungei blames coach Sammy Rono for debacle but Athletics Kenya defends him
The biggest problem was the selection format. Not all of the biggest stars wanted to have to run two qualifying meets and Athletics Kenya says they'll re-examine that for 2017.May 6, 2015
After "Throat Slash" Gesture How will Jamaica Welcome Ryan Bailey To Kingston?
Bailey is racing there on Saturday.May 6, 2015
Kyle Merber writes about what it's like to represent the US of A and set a World Record
"My goal is simple: represent this country whenever I can, as best as I can."May 6, 2015
Cathal Dennehy Shares 10 Thoughts From The World Relays
He says Justin Gatlin ran the most impressive leg, predicts the DMR will go global, and says Ryan Bailey's "throat slash" was good for the sport.May 6, 2015
SPIKES Shares Some Behind The Scenes Coverage From The World Relays In The Bahamas
Includes video of Ben Blankenship's DMR teammates celebrating on the sidelines as he passed Kenya to win.May 6, 2015
UK Performance Director Neil Black Defends Top Sprinters Who Skipped World Relays After Richard Kilty Made Comments Saying He Felt "Let Down"
The top UK sprinters skipped due to injuries and exams.May 6, 2015
Jamaican Post-World Relays Updates: Usain Bolt Pulled Out Of 4x200 With Sore Hamstring; Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Was Pulled From 4x100 By Her Coach After Dispute
Reportedly Fraser-Pryce's coach, Stephen Francis, pulled her from the final after she wasn't given a spot in the heats. *More Info Here: Controversy Surrounds Fraser-Pryce’s World Relays Pull-Out There are accusations of "favoritism" towards certain athletes in certain groups who get more opportunities and amenities.May 5, 2015
Kip Keino Blasts Athletics Kenya Over Poor Showing At World Relay Champs
“It was a shame that our athletes do not even know how to exchange batons. Surely, how low can our standards go?”May 5, 2015
IAAF Recap: USA Successfully Defend Golden Baton
*Men's 4x400 *Women's 4x400 *Women's 4x100 *Men's 4x200 *Women's 4x800 *Men's DMRMay 4, 2015
Richard Kilty Says He Felt "Let Down" By His Fellow GB Sprinters Who Didn't Go To World Relays
They ran with a "B" squad and narrowly missed qualifying automatically for the 2016 Olympics. "We all have our individual aspirations but the relay's a massive thing and we could have qualified for Rio automatically here. ... So why are the guys sat at home?" *Three GB Relay Teams Secure Olympic SpotsMay 4, 2015
Tyson Gay Responds To Usain Bolt's Criticism About Getting Reduced Drug Ban
Gay: "That's his (Bolt's) opinion and I will respect his opinion, and that's the way it is."May 4, 2015
Team USA Quotes From Day 1 Of World Relay Champs
Mike Rodgers talks about teaming up with Gatlin and Gay to get the 4x100 WR.May 3, 2015
On The Boards
- What's the fastest opening 400 split in an 800? Was it Ferguson's Cheruiyot's 47.84 last night at World Relays?
- World Relays Sunday Live Thread
- Official 2015 IAAF World Relays Live Discussion Thread
- Tyson Gay Answers "What do you have to say to some youngster in America that you can compete clean?..."
- Biggest stud of the night? Jeremiah Mutai who went out in 48.07 in 800 or Erik Sowinski who split 1:44?
- 9:52 pm Tonight Bolt and Gatlin Get the Stick Together: 1) Who wins? and 2) Who are you rooting for?
- Maggie Vessey is looking fit for the Bahamas
- Breaking: Asbel Kiprop is OUT of IAAF 2015 World Relays - Double gold for Team USA in DMR and 4 x 800?
- How to Watch London (and World Relays) Without Knowing the Results
- World Relays member selection process?
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- U.S. Women Repeat in 4x800 With Comfortable 8:00.62 Victory
- Sunday Sprint Video and Recap: US Wins Golden Baton With 7 of 10 Wins, But Gets Beat in Women's 4x100
- USA "Motley Crew" Caps Distance Relay Sweep With Wild World-Record Victory In Men's DMR - 9:15.50 In A Crazy Race
- The US Women Dominate And Set A New World Record Of 10:36.50 In Women's DMR At The 2015 IAAF World Relays
- It's Gold! U.S. Quartet Of Duane Solomon, Erik Sowinski, Cas Loxsom & Robby Andrews Win 2015 IAAF World Relays 4 X 800 In 7:04.84
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- 2015 IAAF World Relays Men's DMR: With No Asbel Kiprop, The U.S. Has a Shot in a Wide-Open Race
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