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September 20, 2025

Team USA wins runoff, advances to 4 x 400 final - Demarius Smith addresses favoritism concerns

Team USA has never failed to make the men's 4 x 400 final at Worlds, and after a 12+ hour delay, that streak continues. USA did it the hard way, but they dominated Kenya in the re-run Sunday morning. We were there for it and asked Demarius Smith, who was in the middle of the delayed second exchange Saturday night and had the slowest split on Sunday, if he was being personally coached by US relay coach Darryl Woodson. Smith: "There's no proof of that. That's first. Second of all, it doesn't matter...Keep doubting me. I'll be back."
August 09, 2024

Paris Friday A.M.: Bryce Hoppel into Olympic 800 Final, Quincy Wilson Struggles But USA 4x400 Still Qualifies

Wilson said he was not 100% and credited his teammates for propping him up, while Hoppel is full of confidence and ready for a big PR in the final.
June 10, 2017

From Choke to Clutch: Oregon Ducks Complete First Triple Crown With NCAA Record in 4x400

What a way for the Ducks to complete the triple crown.
May 04, 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 26, 2014

USATF Day 2 Recap: Team USA Claims Golden Baton at IAAF World Relays

US take gold in the men's 4x400 and women's 4x400, 4x200 and 4x800 on day 2.

May 13, 2014

Team USA Announced For Inaugural World Relays In Bahamas: US Women's 4 X 800 Looks Great - US Stars Simpson, Symmonds, Centro And Cain Not Running

The inaugural IAAF World Relays Championships later this month are going to be amazing - US and World records are going to drop and many US medals will be won. Too bad many American stars such as Jenny Simpson, Nick Symmonds and the entire Nike Oregon Project will miss out. 
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March 16, 2014

Track And Field At Its Finest: The Greatness Of Phyllis Francis Leads Oregon To Title

There is no way it could be better than this. Final event. Oregon vs. Texas for the team title. World junior champion (Ashley Spencer) vs. new American record holder (Phyllis Francis). To the line for the title. Francis (2:04.83 as a 16-year-old) gets it for Oregon.