The New York Times – Sports:
Lewis, the American track and field legend, is now head coach of the sport at the University of Houston. He expects excellence, and an N.C.A.A. Division I team title.
Category: Track and Field
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Jim Hines, First to Sprint 100 Meters in Under 10 Seconds, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Sports:
He ran a gold-medal-winning time of 9.95 seconds at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, setting an official world record that held for 15 years.
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Bou Samnang Lost Southeast Asian Games Race, but Won Praise
The New York Times – Sports:
Video of the Cambodian runner Bou Samnang’s rain-soaked performance in a 5,000-meter race resonated with fans who applauded her gritty determination.
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Why Do Runners Still Race With Paper Pinned to Their Shirts?
The New York Times – Sports:
Racing bibs have tags that help track and identify runners. But they are also a good place for sponsors’ names.
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Tori Bowie’s Hometown Celebrates Her Life Amid Mystery of Her Death
The New York Times – Sports:
Mourners at a visitation and funeral in Mississippi remembered Tori Bowie as an inspiration on the track while also searching for answers about how her life ended.
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Erika Kemp Wants to See More Runners Who Look Like Her
The New York Times – Sports:
Kemp, who had a solid marathon debut in Boston during a race with racial controversy on the sidelines, did not run cross-country until college. “There wasn’t anyone that looked like me.”
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Tori Bowie, World Champion Sprinter, Is Dead at 32
The New York Times – Sports:
She won three Olympic medals in 2016, including a gold, and the world championship the next year in an intense 100-meter dash.
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Ralph Boston, Olympian Who Soared Into the Record Books, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
A dominant long jumper in the 1960s, he surpassed Jesse Owens’s 25-year-old record before becoming the first to break the 27-foot mark.
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Herb Douglas, Olympic Medalist Inspired by Jesse Owens, Dies at 101
The New York Times – Sports:
Believed to be the oldest living Olympic medalist at his death, he met Owens as a teenager, won bronze in the broad jump in 1948 and later created an award in his idol’s honor.