New Balance Makes $1 Million Donation to The One Fund Boston

Source: New Balance

Date: April 24, 2013

Company foundation to also match New Balance associates' contributions

 

BOSTON - New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. has announced a $1 million donation to The One Fund Boston to aid those most affected by the tragic events that occurred at the Boston Marathon. With this donation New Balance's contribution is in support of the innocent victims of this tragedy, first responders and to its hometown.

2013 London Marathon gives tribute to Boston

Before the start of the men's race, the runners in London observed 30 seconds of silence in honor of their marathon brothers and sisters in Boston.

Tsegaye Kebede claims a second London Marathon title

Tsegaye Kebede claimed a second London Marathon title on Sunday, cheered through the streets by thousands of spectators reassured by enhanced security at the first major race since the twin bombings at the Boston event. The victory in the British capital came after Kebede was denied a shot at glory in the Olympics last year after being overlooked by Ethiopian selectors...read more here

U.S. Olympic Team Trials to Return to TrackTown in 2016

Source: USATF

Date: April 17, 2013
 

The largest national championship track meet in the world, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials hosts more than 1,000 athletes competing for a chance to advance to the Olympic Games as a member of Team USA
 
SALEM, Ore. – The greatest track meet on U.S. soil will return to TrackTown USA when the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field are contested July 1-10, 2016, in Eugene, Ore. On behalf of USA Track & Field and the

World Marathon Majors Introduces Tougher Anti-Doping Penalties for Elite Athletes

Date: April 20, 2013

Elite athlete contracts revised to Include suspension of payment and repayment of prize money for athletes found in violation of anti-doping code
 
TOKYO – World Marathon Majors (WMM) members Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York have collectively revised their elite athlete contracts to include stricter anti-doping penalties. New provisions will include the right for the events to suspend payment and to demand repayment of prize money, appearances fees, and performance bonuses for any athlete found in violation of a criminal offense involving drugs, anti-doping rules, or if for any other reason the athlete’s result has been nullified by a relevant governing body.

Adidas Launches "Boston Stands as One" T-Shirt to Support Boston Effort

The t-shirt is available at adidas.com with 100% of the proceeds going to The One Fund Boston, Inc.
 

Source: Adidas

Date: April 20, 2013

 
BOSTON - Adidas, Official Sponsor of the Boston Athletic Association and the Boston Marathon®, announced the launch of

Kogo Repeats, Kimaiyo Wins Women's Race at Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K

David Hofe claims AT&T Dash for the Cash to lead field of over 38,600

Source: SportsBackers

Date: April 15, 2013

 
RICHMOND, Va. – The 14th Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K presented by MARTIN’S featured picture perfect conditions for more than 38,600 participants on Saturday, April 13. Kenya’s Julius Kogo, 27, took first place with a time of 28:18 after a neck and neck battle with Pius Nyantika of Kenya (28:19). Kogo, also the 2011 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K champion and the 2012 runner up, is the first two-time male winner of the race. Ayele Megersa of Ethiopia (28:41) captured third place.