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2nd Lt. Dana Pounds Named Air Force Female Athlete Of The Year

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

At 5ft. 2 in. and 140 lbs., Hill Air Force Base's Dana Pounds is a compact "Howitzer" of her own

Originally recruited to play basketball at the Air Force Academy, Pounds was seen launching a softball some 213 ft. and the rest is becoming history. Since 2003 Pounds has steadily become one of top javelin throwers in the country and is quickly making her way to the world stage. A three-time All… Read More

Adam Nelson: No Excuses!

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

I have come to the conclusion that most people in this world, athlete or non athlete, will give excuses to why this or that happened...and that’s why I didn’t win...or that’s why I missed my workout...it’s human nature. But not Nelson, he takes all responsibility regarding what happen at the Olympics and chalks it up as an unfortunate situation that took place at the wrong time...as the saying goes...shit happens. You can prepare to be in the best shape of your life for that one… Read More

Rock & Roll Throw-Offs Bring Young Athletes and Olympians Together

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
It's not every day that prep athletes get to mingle with the elite in their sport. But, such was the case with the inaugural Rock & Roll Throw-Off Invitational in Lancaster, New York last weekend. The event,… Read More

High School Shot Putter Making a Statement

Monday, January 19th, 2009
Stephen Saenz from Rio Grande City High School just set a Nations Leading best throw of 69-07-75 at the Carl Lewis Invitational. This adds to the amazing crop of great throws this year at the high school level. Nick Vena from New Jersey opened up with a huge throw earlier this month with toss in the 68-foot range. It looks like this year's going to be great year for the shot put. It's early in the year, so stay tuned for more awesome results from these guys. Read More

Belarusian Hammer Throwers Trying to Dodge Drug Ban

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

The sports arbitration committee announced today that Vadim Devyatovskiy and Ivan Tsikhan will appeal the December ruling from the IOC disqualifying the two athletes for failed drug tests at the 2008 Olympics.

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