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David Torrence

February 12, 2018

David Torrence's Death Ruled an Accidental Drowning, But For His Family Questions Remain Because Of Death Threats

While the medical examiner's report and the Scottsdale PD ruled Torrence’s death an accidental drowning, David's mother, Bianca Torrence, is frustrated because she feels investigators didn't seriously consider another possible cause of death: murder. Bianca said that multiple people told her that David had received death threats in 2016 and said she does not believe that Scottsdale PD has taken the information about the death threats seriously.
September 06, 2017

David Torrence Tribute At HOKA ONE ONE Long Island Mile

The race has been renamed the David Torrence Mile in his honor.
August 29, 2017

'A Beautiful, Genuine Soul': The Running World Shares Its Tributes to David Torrence

'A beautiful, genuine soul' who will be missed.
February 02, 2017

Armory Track Invite, Camel City, Karlsruhe & Nitro Athletics Down Under: Your Guide to 2017's Busiest Running Weekend So Far

There will be A TON of action across the globe on Saturday, from the West Coast of the US to the East Coast to Germany to Usain Bolt in Australia. There's no way you can watch the entirety of all five meets so we preview the best matchups in chronological order and suggest you enjoy the best races from the each meet a la carte, including Hellen Obiri vs. Laura Muir over 3000, Leo Manzano vs. Paul Chelimo in a mile and a Robby Andrews-led squad going for the 4x800 WR.
July 30, 2016

2016 TrackTown Summer Series: Colby Alexander (3:34.88) Wins a Fast 1500, Kate Grace (4:09.92) Keeps Rolling, Melissa Bishop Wins 800 (1:59.74) as Shannon Rowbury Finally Breaks 2:00

We break down the action for you at the 1st TrackTown Summer Series meet which was the last meet held at Hayward Field before the renovations begin.
June 03, 2016

Q&A: David Torrence Talks About Why He's Switching Nationalities to Peru, Seb Coe’s Criticism and Why He Wants to Run the 800/1500 Double in Rio

Torrence said he's hoping to inspire the people of Peru by representing them in Rio and said that he had to do some soul-searching before reaching a decision. "I’ll acknowledge that getting to the Olympics now is a much easier task. But if anything, that made me want to run for the U.S. even more."
June 02, 2016

2016 Adrian Martinez Classic: HSers Sammy Watson (US #1 2:03.07 800) & Thomas Ratcliffe (4:01.50 Mile) Run Fast as Brandon Johnson (1:46.79) & Gabriele Grunewald (15:25.40) Pick Up Wins

Andrew Wheating (4th in 800 in 1:47.33), David Torrence (8th in 1:48.55) and Kim Smith (4th in 5k in 15:32.10) were among the big names who raced in Concord, Mass., on Thursday night as a ton of athletes chased Olympic Trials standards in the 800, mile and 5,000.
May 16, 2016

Solid Mid-d Action Set For Swarthmore Last Chance Meet Monday Night

The men’s 1500 will be the race of the night as it has Nick Willis, David Torrence, Will Leer, Nate Brannen, Lee Emmanuel and Thomas Awad. On the women’s side, Ajee Willson and LaTavia Thomas are in the 800 and Marielle Hall will step down to the 1500. *Live Results *Schedule
April 14, 2016

2016 Mt. Sac Relays Startlists - Stacked 800s Will Be The Highlight

Men's 800 features Duane Solomon, Brandon Johnson, former NCAA champ Edward Kemboi, Lopez Lomong, Ryan Martin, Eliud Rutto and David Torrence while the women's has Roesler, Molly Ludlow, Oregon's Raevyn Rogers, former NCAA 1500 champ Shelby Houlihan. Vashti Cunningham makes her pro debut in the HJ, Allyson Felix highlights the sprints.
December 28, 2015

2015 LRC Year-End Rankings, Men's 5,000: Mo Farah (Who Else?) Is #1 In World; Ben True, Galen Rupp & Ryan Hill Lead A Fine Crop Of Americans

The Ben True-Galen Rupp-Ryan Hill debate was the toughest we had for any spot in any of our rankings this year. How did we pick between the 3?
August 02, 2015

Results: 2015 American Track League - Atlanta

Andrew Wheating won the 1500 in 3:39.17 to beat David Torrence by .34-seconds. Canada's Nicole Sifuentes won the women's race in 4:06.44 as the Americans were way back and Maggie Vessey took the 800 in 2:00.30 over Melissa Bishop (2:00.43).
*Asafa Powell Wins 100 In 10.01, Narrowly Missing His 91st Sub-10
*Veronica Campbell-Brown Won The 100-200 Double ( 11.22 & 22.82) Other top sprint action included LaShawn Merritt in the 300 (31.53), Queen Harrison in the 100H (12.84), Steven Gardiner winning the 400 in 45.11 over a field that had Ashton Eaton, Jeremy Wariner, Deon Lendore and Mike Berry.
*MB: American Track League in ATL

July 20, 2015

Five Things to Watch at the 2015 Pan American Games

Track events start on Tuesday and there will be some star power in the 100/200 with hometown phenom Andre De Grasse. The men's 5,000 (Cam Levins, Garrett HeathDavid TorrenceJuan Luis Barrios) figures to be exciting, as does the women's 800, which features three sub-1:58 women, led by Alysia Montaño. Plus Andrew WheatingKyle Merber and Nate Brannen in the 1500, PPP in the TJ & David Oliver in the 110 hurdles.

March 31, 2015

David Torrence Wins Lodi Mile In Close Race With AJ Acosta As Both Clock 4:14

Ruriko Kubu ran 4:42 to win a close race over Geena Lara (4:42) and Ala Grandos (4:43). *Results *Race Site

March 27, 2015

Saturday: Lodi Road Mile In California Featues Compeitive Races With An Elite Team Competition

The men's race has David Torrence, AJ Acosta and Riley Masters and Olympian Geena Lara (Gall) leads the women. *Race Website Race includes an interesting team concept which determines prize money breakdown.

December 06, 2014

Lauren Fleshman And David Torrence Irate On Twitter Over Bob Hersh / Stephanie Hightower USATF Election

They had some choice words for the USATF board of directors as well as Hightower.