Jenny Simpson wants to put up a good fight in 1500m

“When I was challenged with what’s really the one message I believe in when it comes to not just sports but how what I do transcends sport, for me it really is what does brave look like everyday’.’

By Josh Peter, USA Today Sports

RIO DE JANEIRO — Before her first-round race in the 1500 meters...

Olympic bronze medalist Rod Dixon: Kiwi Rio trio value the history of the 1500m

"I had an incredible feeling of connection with them. I know they called Quax too. They value the history as I did and that's what connects us and that's the glue that holds us all together."

By Phillip Rollo, Stuff

Rod Dixon knows what it is like to have a mate on the Olympic Games...

Brenda Martinez driven to be a role model

"There’s more to life than just running. I’m starting to realize that more as I get older. Kids are looking up to me."

By Allan Steele, The Press Enterprise

The Brenda Martinez story is bigger than Brenda Martinez.

The 28-year-old former Rancho Cucamonga High and UC Riverside track star is...

Matthew Centrowitz follows his father’s footsteps to a second Olympic team

"I kind of embraced that kind of role as a favorite. That’s where everyone wants to be. It’s certainly harder to stay on top of the mountain than to get up there. My personality, I’ve embraced and enjoyed the spotlight."

By Adam Kilgore, The Washington Post

The joke already has hardened into...

From Iowa to Rio: Simpson’s journey to Olympic Games began in Iowa

"People ask about her all the time and we have so many friends who are following her."

By Andrew Logue, The Des Moines Register

A poster-sized photo of Jenny Simpson hangs in her grandfather’s home office.

Her grandmother keeps the neighbors in Spencer, Iowa, updated on Simpson’s progress...

Oviedo’s Jenny Simpson sees Rio Olympics as best chance at medal

"Of all the things that I accomplished, what I am most proud of is my longevity.''

By Stephen Ruiz, Orlando Sentinel

Jenny Simpson is not slowing down as her 30th birthday approaches on Aug. 23.

Quite the opposite.

The former Oviedo High standout qualified for her third Olympics after...

Here are the chances Colorado’s track & field athletes have of winning medals in Rio

Jenny Simpson (1500 meters), Emma Coburn (3000m steeplechase) best hopes for Olympic podium

By Daniel Petty, Denver Post

EUGENE, Ore. — Nine athletes with Colorado connections will represent the United States on the Olympic track & field team in Rio next month, with serious contenders to...

Exciting 1500 meter races close out U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials

Women's 1500m top 3 strongest in U.S. Olympic team history; Blankenship, Andrews and Martinez celebrate first Olympic berths; Centrowitz breaks Steve Scott's Olympic Trials meet record.

By Chris Chavez, Sports Illustrated

Less than half a second separated the third and fourth place finishers...

Uceny aims for return to Olympics

“It’s the only thing I’m thinking about. Making the team is the only thing that matters.”

By Tim Creason, South Bend Tribune Correspondent

The last time the world got a good look at Morgan Uceny, she was lying flat on the ground.

The pride of Plymouth fell to the track just as she was...

Pre-Olympic Trials 2016 Q&A with 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano

First of all, we have to count our blessings every day. Next, we always try and find creative solutions to our problems no matter what they may be. Always stay positive.

From HighFiveEvents.com

Staying Vertical’s William Dyson of High Five Events, sat down with Leo Manzano, 2012 Olympic 1500...