Even though the WR just barely survived, the women's race was the best in women's half-marathoning history as 11 women broke 69:00. The men's side was pretty darn good as 7 men broke 60:00 including a guy making his debut, Jemal Yimer, who ran a debut record of 59:00.

Haynes has signed with a team in the Canadian Football League as a wide receiver.

Actors Jamie Foxx and Jerry Ferrara (former Entourage star) are among those playing. The game will be Friday, February 16th in Los Angeles.

China's Wang Yu and Barshim both cleared 2.31m, but Barshim lost on countback. Russia's Marija Lasickene dominated the women's competition with 2.02 meters

Wheating talks about what he's been up to since he hung up his spikes.

World and Olympic pole vault champ Ekaterini Stefanidi won with 4.81m before taking three unsuccessful attempts at a would-be Greek indoro record of 4.91m.

The opening ceremony is Friday, but some events started Thursday.

A volunteer will carry the "Olympic Athletes from Russia" flag. Why do they need a flag at all?

She will appear at various shows for clothing company Valentino and possibly on some catwalks too.

The men's team has Bernard Lagat, Jared Ward, Leonard Korir, Diego Estrada and Sam Chelanga. The women's team is Jordan Hasay, Sara Hall, Natosha Rogers, Becky Wade and Elaina Tabb.

Distance runners on the list include Karissa Schweizer, Sammy Watson and Ednah Kurgat. Young sprint star Sydney McLaughlin is also on the list.