Athletes

Uganda: Athletes Go for Solace in Masindi (AllAfrica.com)

16 May 2008

AFTER failing to win silverware at the Africa Athletics Championships that concluded in Addis Ababa a fortnight ago, some of Uganda's top performing athletes at the event head to Masindi for the second national track and field trial.

Pike County's Special Olympics athletes ready to compete (The Troy Messenger)

16 May 2008

When the Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics 2008 Alabama Summer Games gets under way tonight at Movie Gallery Veterans Memorial Stadium, Team Pike County will be among the most enthusiastic athletes.

Track & field: Six athletes bound for Big 12 (San Antonio Express-News/KENS 5)

16 May 2008

Several athletes from the San Antonio area have surged into contention for either individual titles or high finishes this weekend at the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships.