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Charlene Lipsey

Charlene Lipsey

December 20, 2018

2018 LRC World & US Rankings, W 800: Caster Semenya & Ajee' Wilson Come Out On Top Again

For the third year in a row, Caster Semenya was undefeated but was this the last of her dominance?  Domestically, Ajee Wilson was the best of a strong group of US runners. Should US#3 Ce'Aira Brown be ranked in the world's top 10?
February 03, 2018

Two World Records Fall + Emmanuel Korir Runs The Fastest Indoor 800 in 17 Years at 2018 Millrose Games

Millrose was full of fantastic performances across the board from a 300 WR to a 3000 collegiate record for Karissa Schweizer. Plus a blowout victoy for Chris O'Hare in the Wanamaker Mile.
January 25, 2018

Weekend Preview: Clayton Murphy vs. Robby Andrews; Ajee Wilson vs. Charlene Lipsey; an AR Attempt in the 3K; & the Return of the LetsRun.com Singlet

Oh baby. We hope you are ready. Indoor track is BACK in a BIG WAY with action all over the US. In Boston, American Shadrack Kipchirchir wants to run the low 7:30s in the same race where the LRC singlet will be looking for a big PB. In NY, Ajee Wilson and Charlene Lipsey go for the AR and Robby Andrews and Clayton Murphy clash over 800.  In Seattle, these big names will be racing - Galen Rupp, Yomif Kejelcha, Shalane Flanagan, and Sifan Hassan. Plus marathoners Scott SmithAaron Braun chase sub-4:00.
January 04, 2018

January 26: Some Great Races Set For Dr. Sander Invitational (Formerly Armory Invy) With Clayton Murpht Vs Robby Andrews In The 800 And Kate Grace And Lauren Johnson In The Mile

Craig Engels is in the men's mile and Ajee Wilson and Charlene Lipsey in the women's 800. Courtney Okolo leads the springs, Ryan Whiting the throws and NCAA champs Karissa Schweizer and Ariana Washington are also competing.
August 17, 2017

2017 Birmingham Preview: American World Champ Medallists Emma Coburn, Courtney Frerichs, Jenny Simpson and Evan Jager Try To Stay Hot & Mo Farah Says Goodbye To His Fans

Are you recovered from Worlds and ready to watch some more great track action? We hope so as Saturday's meet in Birmingham is pretty darn interesting. America's steeplechase heroes Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerichs will battle in a flat 3000 as Jenny Simpson tries to qualify for the DL final in the 1500. Plus Clayton Murphy and Robby Andrews try to shine on their comebacks from injury. *MB: Are you ready for some more track? Birmingham DL looks like fun - Simpson, Frerichs, Coburn, Murphy, Andrews, & more
July 09, 2017

Charlene Lipsey and Chris O'Hare Stay Hot To Win 800 and 1500 in London

Lipsey is one of the best in the World right now.
July 08, 2017

2017 Anniversary Games Preview: Brazier, Amos & Kiprop Headline a Ridiculous Men's 800; Mo Farah & Laura Muir Try to Defend Home Turf vs. the Americans

The 2017 IAAF World Championships are less than a month away, but if you can't wait until then, consider Sunday's Müller Anniversary Games a preview. Sunday morning's action (9-11 am ET) will be fantastic as the meet features many of track and field's biggest stars including Mo FarahAllyson FelixLaura MuirFred KerleyElaine ThompsonKeni Harrison and Mariya Lasitskene. The men's 800 is unreal with Donavan BrazierEmmanuel KorirAsbel KipropNijel Amos and Adam Kszczot. The women's mile is almost as good as Muir takes on Jenny SimpsonKate Grace and Hellen Obiri. Farah faces Eric JenkinsRyan Hill and Hassan Mead in the men's 3000.
June 25, 2017

Ajee Wilson Doesn't Miss A Step As She Wins Her Second Outdoor 800m National Title With a Negative-Split 1:57.78

You'd never know that Ajee Wilson hadn't raced in nearly four months prior to USAs as she was in the form of her life today as she took home the women's 800 crown and sent a warning shot to Caster Semenya, Maragaret Wambui and Francine Niyonsaba.
June 20, 2017

Ajee Wilson's Coach Derek Thompson Says "We Don’t Have Anything to Hide" and "We’re Coming to Win" at USAs

The coach of America's best 800 runner reveals that he and Wilson "didn’t have a clue what zeranol" was before her positive test. Thompson also says Wilson is in great shape and he hopes she breaks the American record in Monaco.