Excelling at youth level in competitive track and field athletics is not a prerequisite for later success

Study on correlation between success as youth athletes and success as collegiate and beyond athletes
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Great Edinburgh XCountry International Challenge

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Garrett Heath 6th, Bia Simbasa 18TH

Ben Blankenship 8th in 3K at IWG Zagreb Meet

Ben Blankenship 8th in 3K at IWG Zagreb Meet
3K Results 
    1 Barega , Selemon                 ETH    7:38.90          
    2 Kiplangat , Davis                KEN    7:39.97          
    3 Ahmed , Mohammed                 CAN    7:40.49          
    4 Tiernan , Patrick                AUS    7:41.43          
    5 Kiplagat , Silas                 KEN    7:43.39          
    6 Birgen , Bethwell Kiprotich      KEN    7:44.20          
    7 True , Ben                       USA    7:44.36          
    8 Blankenship  , Ben               USA    7:44.43          
    9 Mekhissi , Mahiedine             FRA    7:57.12          
   10 Bošnjak , Dino                   CRO    7:57.57          
   11 Gregson , Ryan                   AUS    7:58.57          
   12 Juzunovic , Osman                BIH    8:12.08          
   13 Zerrifi , Abdelhamid             ALG    8:12.55          
      Kivuva , Jackson Mumbwa          KEN        DNF

Barbora Špotáková Wins Javelin throw in Rabat

Barbora Špotáková Wins Javelin throw at International Mohammed VI D'Athletisme de Rabat Meet

Javelin Throw - Women 
                                                           
    1 Barbora Špotáková          CZE      63.73      
    2 Ratej , Martina                  SLO      62.46        
    3 Khaladovich , Tatsiana      BLR      62.38        
    4 Gleadle , Elizabeth            CAN      60.43        
    5 Winger , Kara                    USA      59.94      
    6 Hjálmsdóttir , Ásdís           ISL      59.67        
    7 Palameika , Madara           LAT      57.80        

Gopher Women's Trio Competes Internationally

Gopher Women's Trio Competes Internationally HERE

Ben Blankenship Wins in Birmingham; Mason Ferlic 6th in 5K

Another WL in Birmingham. This time it's @benfblankenship who takes the win over 1500m in 3:36.42

Also Australian and Swedish NRs! pic.twitter.com/dGppmYLZPT

— IAAF (@iaaforg) February 18, 2017

YESSSS!!!@benfblankenship just won the 1500m at #MullerIndoorGPBham in a WL 3:36.42!!! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ae68LpNiLY

— TrackTown USA (@GoTrackTownUSA) February 18, 2017

Garrett Heath 7th in 1500
Results HERE.

Augsburg's Training Trip to Peru

Augsburg's Training Trip to Peru HERE

Great Edinburgh International XC Recap and Results

Top 8 results from Edinburgh pic.twitter.com/UxJzHiNLVe

— LetsRun.com (@letsrundotcom) January 7, 2017

Heath beats Farah again, but five runners beat them both.
BBC wrap up HERE
UK teams summary HERE.

Sun setting on a great day in beautiful Holyrood Park 😍🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/mpweGG3djC

— Sarah Pagano (@srpagano) January 7, 2017

 IAAF Summary HERE
Results, photos HERE.
US team second in 4 by 1K Relay(Heather Kampf and Will Leer), Results HERE

So amp'd watching Korir v. Hawkins today. Sprint finish and old school puddle splash by Korir with 2K to go. pic.twitter.com/7j0Zb4qpb7

— Andrew Carlson (@ACarlson701) January 7, 2017

USATF Summary HERE.

Chris Lotsbom writes about Garrett Heath and His Edinburgh XC Success

Chris Lotsbom writes about Garrett Heath and His Edinburgh XC Success HERE

Garrett Heath photo bombing Mo Farah in Edinburgh.

US Team

Is International XC "Dying?"

Is International Cross Country "Dying?"  HERE

Garrett Heath, Leer, and Kampf to Run for US at Edinburgh

Garrett Heath, Will Leer, and Heather Kampf to Run for US at Edinburgh HERE

Gun fires for another good old fashioned mud fight in Edinburgh on January 7th. Can't wait to join #teamUSA for the occasion! #GEXC2017 pic.twitter.com/ZFSZtP9eEZ

— Garrett Heath (@_garrettheath) December 28, 2016

Garrett Heath Goes for a Third Win in Edinburgh

Garrett Heath Goes for a third win in Edinburgh  HERE

US Team 3rd; Ladia Albertson-Junkans 15th in World Mountain Running Championships

Congratulations #TeamUSA women on a podium finish at today's World Mountain Running Championships. @usatf pic.twitter.com/qbzuzZg41O

— USA Mt. Running Team (@usmrt) September 11, 2016

— USA Mt. Running Team (@usmrt) September 11, 2016Women's Individual Results HERE. Team HERE.

Outstanding race for @LadiaHallie at #wmrc2016! 15th overall and a team bronze! So glad to be there! #proudpartner pic.twitter.com/BQ9ctWrfFr

— Adam Frye (@coachafrye) September 11, 2016

All results HERE

Ellen Miller finds out #TeamUSA women win a bronze medal. @usatf pic.twitter.com/GzkWxlpr2F

— USA Mt. Running Team (@usmrt) September 11, 2016

Photo Album HERE

Barbora Špotáková 2nd in Javelin in Lausanne

Barbora Špotáková 2nd in Javelin in Lausanne Diamond League Meet. Result HERE.

Morton Games Results: Kampf 2nd, Abda 4th

Morton Games Results HERE  International Results HERE
Heather Kampf 2nd in the Mile in 4:27.33. Results HERE.
Harun Abda  4th in the 800 in 1:47.36. Results HERE

4:25.48 new PB!!! 🙌🇮🇪☘ #MortonGames pic.twitter.com/gND6wGudkr

— Katie Follett Mackey (@KatiefMackey) July 22, 2016

Padua Results; Heather Kampf 2nd in 1500

Padua Results HERE
Heather Kampf 2nd in 1500 in 4:05.31

My job is pretty beautiful sometimes. Ran like I meant it today- so grateful to finally feel more like "me" again. pic.twitter.com/IaWsl66cAh

— Heather Kampf (@HeatherRaeKampf) July 17, 2016

Heather Kampf 3rd in 800 at Meeting Internazionale di Atletica Leggera SPORT SOLIDARIETA

800 Results are HERE.
Lignano SPORT SOLIDARIETA Full results HERE.

"Two weeks out from the Trials she incurred a calf injury.  'No great story comes without hiccups,' she wrote on her Facebook page, 'and mine just unfortunately came in the final preparation for the Trials. 

“It took nine days of treatment, pool workouts and prayers to get to running pain free the Saturday of Trials week.  However, my legs weren’t quite back to pre-injury ‘pop’ to finish the semi-final 1500 meter race like I needed to.”

Still feeling fit, Kampf decided to head to Europe and further test herself on the track.  When she returns stateside, the four-time U.S. Road Mile Champion plans to compete in a number of mile races  through mid-September.--Team USA Minnesota press release

Harun Abda Wins 800 at the Cayman Invitational

Harun Abda (USA) takes the men’s 800m in 1:47.78 ahead of Anthonio Mascoll (BAR) #CaymanInvitational pic.twitter.com/7ySBOk3bw7

— Cayman Invitational (@CaymanInv) May 14, 2016

800 results are HERE. Full results HERE.

Harun Abda 5th in the 1K at the New Balance Indoor GP; Christy Cazzola 11th in 1500

New Balance Indoor Grand Prix 1000 Meters results HERE. 1500 HERE.
Full Meet results HERE.

Seven Detroit Lakes Track Athletes Headed "Down Under"

Seven Detroit Lakes Track Athletes Headed "Down Under" HERE