Kaltefleiter: Florida's backfield appears menacing Jul 24, 2008
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How novices can handle Peachtree Road Race May 13, 2008
Benson, a former University of Florida track coach and Peachtree race director, wants to help both groups so that the 6. 2-mile (10K) race in the midsummer heat is a "piece of peach pie.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Orange Park athlete aims high in shot, discus events Mar 27, 2008
With first-place finishes in his past three shot-put competitions, including the prestigious Bob Hayes Classic, Orange Park sophomore Demetre Baker seems a shoo-in to qualify for the state meet for a second-straight assault on a Florida track and field championship. But victories in Northeast Florida and sub-56-foot throws are not guarantees of state championships, so Baker and his throwing coach, Clayton Anderson, are charting a different course to the summit. (Florida Times-Union)
Cup rookies face tough qualifying without good race at Bristol Mar 15, 2008
The only four-time winner at the Florida track is retired Joe Amato. History aside, we just want to go down to Gainesville and run well, said Schumacher, who already has one win this season and leads Larry Dixon by one point in the Top Fuel standings. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Queensland race has place on IRL schedule for at least 6 years Mar 6, 2008
Marco Andretti will co-drive an Andretti Green Racing Acura ARX-01b along with Bryan Herta and Christian Fittipaldi in the March 15 race at the Florida track. Marco will follow in the footsteps of grandfather Mario Andretti, a three-time overall winner at Sebring. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
In the Pipeline Feb 4, 2008
St. Johns River Water Management District review for University of North Florida track and soccer field improvements, Hodges Stadium, UNF, 4. 61 acres; agent is Vlad Ryziw; owner is Zak Ovadia. (Florida Times-Union)
Recruiting challenges Pahokee's Thompson Dec 11, 2007
Melear enters Hall: Legendary track and field coach Dick Melear was honored this past weekend by the Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame, which presented Melear with the Jimmy Carnes Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual induction ceremony in Orlando ... He was inducted into the Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1982 and two years later was inducted into the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame. (The Palm Beach Post)
OT win is 400th for Scots' O'Connell Dec 11, 2007
Track coach honored: Dick Melear, the longtime coach at Palm Beach, Twin Lakes and Palm Beach Lakes high schools, was honored last weekend by the Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame ... He was inducted into the Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1982. (The Palm Beach Post)
Johnson holds lead with 400 miles left Nov 15, 2007
He did finish fourth in three Busch Series races at the Florida track. Sorenson has three of his six top-10 finishes in the last seven races. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mac's NFL Blog - 8/27/07 Aug 28, 2007
WR/KR Yamon Figurs used to beat Chicago Bears WR/KR in the 100-and 200-meter dashes in regional and Florida track meets five years ago. QB Brett Basanez has ligament damage in his right wrist and was placed on IR.. (SeahawksInsider.com)
172 athletes compete in Twilight Triathlon Jul 29, 2007
I saw a Florida Gator and I just had to beat her, said Miller, an assistant coach on the University of South Florida track and cross country teams. I like to support the local community and get in as many races as possible. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Winter Park, Kelsi Dunne and Jeff Demps are team, overall athletes of the year Jun 8, 2007
Jeff Demps, South Lake Football, track and weightlifting Demps, the Central Florida track athlete of the year, won the Class 2A state title in the 100 meters (10. 37 seconds). (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Track & Field ACCtion: Weekend of May 25 & 26 May 30, 2007
That mark was also a University of Florida track record and earned her Duke's first-ever regional outdoor title. It was only the second steeplechase of the season for Wort, as she battled injury throughout much of the spring. (Theacc.com)
St. Augustine's adds Oak Ridge runner May 17, 2007
Stamper contacted St. Augustine's Coach George Williams, who also coached the 2004 Olympic men's team and is a member of the Florida Track Hall of Fame. Williams offered Daniley, and she accepted. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Central Florida track honor roll Apr 26, 2007
Who was the Orlando Magic's most valuable player this year. Results are not scientific. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
NHRA driver Medlen dies from crash injures Mar 24, 2007
Medlen, 33, who drove for John Force Racing, never regained consciousness after crashing his Funny Car into a guardrail on Monday at the Florida track. Medlen, one of the most popular drivers in the NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series, underwent brain surgery Tuesday night to relieve pressure and hemorrhaging and was being kept in a drug-induced coma to promote healing. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Florida women's track head coach Jones dies Mar 22, 2007
" Jones is survived by his wife, two sons and grandchildren. Services were to be determined Thursday. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press on "Longtime Florida track coach dies at 62" Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Women's Track & Field: Hurdlers take USF Invitational Mar 14, 2007
Media Credit: News Staff Photo/Zach VirgilioThe Northeastern women's track team competed in the Eastern College Athletic Conference, placing 15th out of 49 teams, before competing in the non-scoring University of Southern Florida Track Invitational ... On March 9 they traveled to Tampa for the non-scoring University of South Florida Track and Field Invitational (USF) for their first meet of the outdoor season. (Northeastern News, MA)
Dobson earns engaging marathon victory Feb 19, 2007
Dobson, 37, the University of West Florida track and cross country coach, recorded his fifth overall marathon win. "Every one of 'em are special because there's so much training that goes into it," said Dobson, who won the renowned Disney Marathon in 2004 and finished second this year. (Pensacola News Journal)
Will Virginia Celebrate Dale Earnhardt? Jan 30, 2007
Earnhardt brought a boost to the race's publicity and said he planned to road race in the future, but he died crashing into the outer wall of the Florida track. Marshall is optimistic the bill, which cleared the House of Delegates 96-0, will pass the Senate. (The Burke Times, VA)
