Photo Finish Dec 8, 2007
Alberto Salazar, Boston and New York Marathon winner; Frank Shorter, in red, Olympics marathon gold medal winner; and other runners signed autographs. Shoppers filled the Nike shop purchasing hats and T-shirts. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bulldogs Prepare for Season Opener Dec 8, 2007
The home meet will take place at Coxe Cage and on the Frank Shorter '69 Track, with events beginning at 9:00am. Invited teams joining Yale in the competition on Saturday include Southern Conn. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Yale Women Kickoff Track Season at Yale Season Opener Dec 7, 2007
NEW HAVEN, CONN. - The Yale women's track and field team will compete at the Yale Season Opener on Saturday, December 8th at Coxe Cage on the Frank Shorter '69 track, the first meet of a track season that could extend into June. With the distance runners just finishing a grueling cross country season, the Season Opener is traditionally a test for sprint and field athletes, who have been training since September to prepare for the 2007-2008 track and field season. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Make Or Break Nov 3, 2007
So America had to wait four more years for it's first men's marathon medal since Frank Shorter took silver in 1976. And when it happened, it was Meb Keflezighi, not Khannouchi, who had withdrawn from the trials for Athens with foot and knee injuries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Todd Starnes' Blog: Case of the Wobbly Knee Nov 1, 2007
So there I was just moping around - and you ll never guess who showed up in the newsroom - Frank Shorter - the guy who brought home the Olympic gold medal in the marathon ... I couldn t believe it, Frank Shorter - envious of me. (Fox News)
Olympic silver medalist Keflezighi looks to qualify for U.S. marathon team Oct 31, 2007
The Eritrean-born Keflezighi became the first American man to win an Olympic marathon medal since Frank Shorter captured the silver in 1976. He's been troubled by an injured right calf but is pain free. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Leaders & Success Oct 18, 2007
Investor's Business Daily: Frank Shorter Ran A Longer Way ... Frank Shorter Ran A Longer Way ... Unlike many future Olympians, young Frank Shorter didn't dream of someday winning a gold medal. (Investors Business Daily)
Frank Shorter Ran A Longer Way Oct 18, 2007
Unlike many future Olympians, young Frank Shorter didn't dream of someday winning a gold medal. Even when he entered Yale University, he aimed to reach medical school and follow his dad's path. (Investors Business Daily)
Olympic marathon champion Stefano Baldini expects to improve season in New York Oct 13, 2007
The best finish by an Olympic gold medalist in the race's 36-year history was by 1972 Olympic champion American Frank Shorter, who came second in New York in 1976. Hirsch said he would be rooting for Baldini because the race is unlikely to have an American winner the country's best runners will be competing in the U.S. Olympic team trials on the eve of the race, held in New York for the first time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
DeBerry to be inducted into Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Oct 11, 2007
Olympic marathon champion Frank Shorter and longtime Air Force football coach headline the six-member class of inductees. They are joined by Pierre Lacroix, the architect of the Colorado Avalanche's two Stanley Cup championships, and Colorado golfing legend Dow Finsterwald. (Airforcesports.com)
Popular big-city marathons run health risks Oct 10, 2007
The boom began back in the 1970s when runners Bill Rogers and Frank Shorter helped to popularize marathons in the United States. "Today, the marathon has become the everyday man's or woman's Mount Everest," said Richard Finn, the spokesman for the New York Road Runners, which organizes the New York City Marathon. (MSNBC -- Health)
First New Haven Road Race champ still going Aug 27, 2007
"I was quite a bit ahead of Bill in college, but those were my days of getting ahead and succeeding. As soon as he got out of college, he outdistanced me, so we ve never had a period of racing where we were our best at the same time. He had Frank Shorter," Burfoot, 61, said. "I actually talked to Bill a week or so ago. He s looking forward to turning 60. That means he enters a new age group to run in. That means another time to go after.". (New Haven Register, CT)
Ruffo, Smith new Buena head coaches Aug 3, 2007
Ruffo started his distance running in high school inspired by American distance runner Frank Shorter who won marathon gold in the 1972 Munich Games. Everyone was getting on the distance kick at that time, Ruffo said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Munich welcomes runners, invites wonder Jun 14, 2007
Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine and Kenny Moore were just a few of the athletes traveling to Munich with high hopes of Olympic glory. History aside, my hopes upon arriving in Germany's "Northernmost Italian City" were more subdued, with not much more planned than to tour Munich's Olympiapark. (Albany Times Union)
Midnight Madness scheduled for July 7 Jun 14, 2007
Midnight Madness, which once included such standouts as Olympians Bill Rodgers and Frank Shorter, is the official road race for the Iowa Games. The top three finishers in each age division will receive an Iowa Games medal, and prize money up to $600 will go to the top 10K finishers. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Marathon rock 'n' on 10th birthday Jun 2, 2007
"I guess a real measure of success is when everybody says, 'Has it really been 10 years?' " Frank Shorter said Friday during the event's fitness expo at the San Diego Convention Center. "Now the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is embedded as a real landmark in San Diego, and people expect it every year.". (North County Times)
* Modern marathoners train by runnign less Jun 2, 2007
Their icon was Frank Shorter, a Yale-educated lawyer whose victory in the 1972 Olympic marathon ignited the mass running movement. Things have changed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
More Info, Race Registration Link May 25, 2007
CBS4 has covered the Bolder Boulder since race founder Steve Bosley first decided to host a small road race in Boulder at the suggestion of Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter 29 years ago ... Frank Shorter, Tim Cronin and Ellen Hart Pena will provide race analysis of the pro men's, women's and wheelchair races along with CBS4 Anchor Vic Lombardi. (CBS 4, CO)
Lace ‘em up, Bolder style May 25, 2007
Frank Shorter moved here in the 70s to train, and other fitness and wellness companies have been around Boulder to create an atmosphere that appeals to the runner. Bosley has been race director for nine years and this year the race will usher in a much anticipated technological improvement, the Ipico Timing Tag. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Older & smarter May 19, 2007
Two-time Olympic marathon medalist Frank Shorter believes runners are like pitchers. Just as it's been said pitchers have so many throws in their arm, Shorter thinks runners' legs come with a limited mileage warranty. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pike's Peek began with food, Jordan (Steve Nearman) Apr 29, 2007
The running boom took hold in the late 1970s, buoyed by Bill Rodgers and Frank Shorter. The sport made more strides in the 1980s as race organizers began offering food after races. (Washington Times, DC)
A new face at the finish line Apr 13, 2007
Past champions MEN 2006 Max King 2005 Max King 2004 Max King 2003 Max King 2002 Damian Baldovino 2001 Ian Solof 2000 Ian Solof 1999 Michael Dudley 1998 Tim Julian 1997 Rich Brown 1996 Matt Messner 1995 Tim Julian 1994 Matt Messner 1993 Matt Cato 1992 Roger Dix 1991 Tracy Garrison 1990 Matt Cato 1989 Peter Ffitch 1988 Matt Cato 1987 Ken Hunter 1986 Ken Hunter 1985 Paul Raether 1984 Jon Anderson 1983 Bill McChesney 1982 Rick Sayre 1981 Bill McChesney 1980 Leonard Hill 1979 Leonard Hill 1978 Kelly... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Nothing Can Slow These Runners Feb 16, 2007
" ALSO OF NOTE: Every Thursday morning, Harris plays a pickup game of softball at a park less than 500 feet from his house. He also plays golf twice a week. Rob Mason, 61 RESIDENCE: Lakeland OCCUPATION: Superintendent, Walt Disney World manufacturing facility GASPARILLA PERSONAL BEST: 59:59 (15k) FAVORITE GASPARILLA MEMORY: Like other members of the Gasparilla 30 Club, Mason has fond memories of the first race in 1978. For him, it was the fact it attracted running icons such as Bill Rodgers,... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Yale Hosts Giegengack Invitational Jan 31, 2007
The banks of the two year old "Frank Shorter Track" have proven to be as fast as any oval in the nation and this year's meet should be a showcase for numerous national class performances. Yale's Director of Track and Field is excited about the weekend, "We have invited teams who are strong in every event area, with the idea of creating a tremendous competitive atmosphere, while keeping the meet small enough to be manageable. Every event in the meet will have national caliber performers.". (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Marathon may inspire 2012 Trials Jan 16, 2007
"I think this is a better time (than New York)," said two-time Olympic marathon champion Frank Shorter, who works with Elite Racing. "New York is too far out. I'd love to be involved in something like that because you want to maximize the possibility of really having a good day. You don't want a lousy day. This (Sunday) is as bad as it's ever going to get, and this was not bad.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ex-Drake Relays director Ehrhart dies at 75 Jan 10, 2007
Ehrhart was largely responsible for bringing Olympic gold medalists such as Bruce Jenner, Michael Johnson, Carl Lewis and Frank Shorter to the Relays. "It's a big loss for everybody," Brown said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
10 Best Sports Experiences Dec 27, 2006
While the race is made up mostly of casual runners out for a day's exercise (walkers are also welcome), many famous runners have participated, including Frank Shorter and Grete Weitz, not to mention funnyman/actor Bill Murray. The old Pearman Memorial Bridge has been replaced by the gleaming Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, where the roadway is suspended 187 feet above the water. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Sports)
Any drug-free athletes? Aug 24, 2006
East German athletes drug use has been well documented, leaving bitterness behind for people like Frank Shorter, the great U.S. marathoner who won one Olympic gold. So theres a guy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Doing it just for joy Aug 13, 2006
Frank Shorter just ran ... And Frank Shorter was just the right athlete, at just the right time, in just the right place ... The story of Frank Shorter begins here, not at Munich in 1972 or Montreal in '76. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
Landis rubs us wrong way Aug 13, 2006
"As with most of science,'' Middletown native Frank Shorter said on the phone the other day, "the simple explanation is most often the right one. . (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
Boulder has strong pull on elite competitors (Steve Nearman) Aug 13, 2006
It may have been legendary Frank Shorter who put Boulder on the map after he won the 1972 Olympic Marathon gold and 1976 Olympic Marathon silver and split his training between Gainesville, Fla. -- at sea level -- and Boulder, with its mile-high altitude. (Washington Times, DC)
NBC's Lewis: Why do athletes cheat? Aug 8, 2006
But former marathoner Frank Shorter, later head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, says he believes public disgust will compel a crackdown by sports that have tolerated the problem, until now. "The public is fed up with doping," he says, "and to use an old analogy, the emperor has no clothes.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Embarrassing Moments Aug 4, 2006
More recent honorable mentions on the Olympic embarrassment chart could include the wacky third ending to the 1972 men's basketball final between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the imitation marathon leader who entered the Olympic Stadium in 1972 in front of Frank Shorter, a botched elementary Stutz handstand that cost Chinese gymnast Li Ning an all-around gold in 1984,defending champion Linford Christie's double false start in the 100 meters in 1996,and the less-than-artful dodging that Greek... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Numbers down, but hometown feel remains Jun 12, 2006
"I think it's going to work,'' Middletown native Frank Shorter said. "It seems there are people from all segments of the community helping, right down to the person taking care of the (football) field ... The 30-minute show will include a five-minute segment on The Classic, including shorts on the race, Frank Shorter and men's champ Meb Keflezighi. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
Runners hailrace change as best ever Jun 12, 2006
"This is the best course yet, with all apologies to (former race directors),'' Middletown native Frank Shorter said. "Having it fast through (Fancher-)Davidge Park (near the halfway point) allows you to recover before going up Randall Heights. So Randall Heights isn't a problem anymore. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
instant classic Jun 10, 2006
Middletown - The first question has been answered. Would the local running community continue the 10K road race tradition in Middletown. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
Marion Jones running in NYC Jun 2, 2006
Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers and Alberto Salazar ran marathons early and were hugely successful. Then the trend became for U.S. track stars to delay their move to the marathon. (USA Today -- Sports)
Classic 10K drawsworld-class racer Jun 2, 2006
Middletown native Frank Shorter, once an Orange Classic staple, will be sponsored as well in his return to Middletown. Shorter won gold in the 1972 Olympic marathon and silver in the '76 Olympic marathon. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
Dathan Ritzenhein will try and be the first American since Alberto Salazar to win the NYC Marathon in November. Jun 1, 2006
Back to the days when Frank Shorter won Olympic gold and silver medals at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, respectively, and even after, the country enjoyed a wealth of milers and distance runners with verve (Steve Prefontaine), grit (three-time New York Marathon winner Alberto Salazar), quirkiness (800-meter Olympic champ Dave Wottle) and local hegemony (four-time Boston Marathon champ Bill Rodgers). Many Next Greats have emerged in the years since, from Jim Spivey to Steve Holman to Alan Webb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Marathoners raise $6 million Jan 16, 2006
"The weather is perfect," Frank Shorter, a 1972 Olympic marathon gold medalist, told the runners. "The gods are shining on us.". (AZCentral -- News)
