Erin Strout

It’s finally go-time in Sapporo for Aliphine Tuliamuk, Molly Seidel, and Sally Kipyego.

The American made a bold move with three laps to go and the Ugandan was the only one who could answer in the Olympic 3,000-meter steeplechase.

In the fastest Olympic 400m hurdles ever, Dalilah Muhammad wins silver and Femke Bol takes bronze.

What is “differences of sexual development,” and how do the rules affect women’s track and field? An explainer.

They bring home the first 800m medals for the Americans since 1988. Two out of the three podium finishers are 19 years old.

Runners set big goals and often those dreams don’t come true. It happens to everybody—even Olympians and Olympic hopefuls.

Hellen Obiri takes silver and Gudaf Tsegay takes bronze.

The Harvard grad studying epidemiology caught the world's attention at the Olympic Trials, but 200-meter star Gabby Thomas is tuning out the hype.

The race will have plenty of talented athletes with fresh legs that could foil Hassan’s triple gold attempt.

Elle Purrier St. Pierre prefers to be home in Vermont, but the mountains have become a proven training ground on the way to the Olympics.

It was a Jamaican sweep—and an Olympic record—for gold, silver, and bronze in the women's 100-meter dash in Tokyo.

Beatrice Chepkoech, the world record holder, hasn’t shown her typical dominance, which makes the Olympic steeple all the more intriguing.

She’s a world championships silver medalist, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t get nervous.

Sifan Hassan wins her heat to start her highly anticipated 2021 Olympics campaign.

The 5,000-meter women’s field features athletes who not only have the endurance, but also can turn on impressive finishing kicks.

Elise Cranny won the 5,000 meters at the Olympic Trials to make the Tokyo Games. She got there by celebrating every step forward.

Moving up from her first love, the 1500 meters, Rachel Schneider will compete in the 5,000 meters at the 2021 Olympics.

The 19-year-old is a first-time Olympian, but she’s capable of winning gold.

The world championships 800-meter silver medalist has changed coaches and coasts—and now she's competing at her first Olympics.

We’ve all waited a long time for this. Sit back and enjoy the show.

The former Nike Oregon Project coach will no longer be allowed to work with U.S.A. Track & Field athletes after receiving permanent suspension from SafeSport. He has 10 days to appeal.

She'll race the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Olympics. Here is how she’s nailing her physical and mental recovery.

She never expected to play a part in Canada’s rising tide of women’s distance talent, but as the national record holder, Malindi Elmore is leading the way at the 2021 Olympic marathon.

Navigating COVID-19 testing and contact tracing at the Games is an added layer of stress for athletes competing in Tokyo.

She was one of the most successful American marathon runners ever. Now Amy Cragg is bringing the next generation along.

Sha'Carri Richardson, who won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, tested positive for THC and accepted a one-month suspension from competition. Officials declined to offer her a relay spot.

In a New York Times report, McNeal said she missed an out-of-competition drug test while recovering from an abortion.

When COVID-19 takes away so much human interaction, the Eugene grocery store is the place where you probably know everybody’s name.

It's Sara Hall's second attempt at setting a new American record at the 26.2-mile distance, currently held by Deena Kastor.

The former teen prodigy is taking her toxic experiences in sport to make it better for other women and girls through Atalanta NYC.

Dalilah Muhammad and Anna Cockrell were second and third to round out the Olympic team going to the Tokyo Games.

Raevyn Rogers and Ajee' Wilson also make the 2021 Olympic team in one of the final events of the Trials.

Sisson, a first-time Olympian and two-time world championships finalist in the 10,000 meters, set a new Olympic Trials record.

All eyes will be on Athing Mu, the teenaged pro, to see if she can make her first Olympic team.

The 100-degree forecast at Hayward Field pushed the event to Saturday morning. Here’s how to watch and who’s competing.

Courtney Frerichs was second and first-time Olympian Val Constien was third.

On day seven at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field finals, Emma Coburn goes for her third Olympic berth.

She placed second in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Olympic Trials, but it wasn’t enough to make Team USA. She’ll try (and try) again.

The legend who is Jenny Simpson didn’t make the Olympic team in the 1500 meters, but her presence still goes to Tokyo in the women who will compete.

Karissa Schweizer and Rachel Schneider finish the podium to earn their spots at the Tokyo Games.

Cory McGee and Heather MacLean round out the team going to Tokyo.

The women in the 1500 meters and 5,000 meters are racing for their spot on the Olympic team.

The most-decorated track star in U.S. history finished second in the 400 meters in a come-from-behind thriller.

The sprinter is considered Team USA’s biggest hope for a medal in Tokyo. She shared her biggest moment with her grandmother.

The 2016 Olympian has been part of a trio of women who have dominated the steeplechase for five years.

The nation’s top female distance runners tell us all the training tips, pieces of advice, and bits of pure wisdom that have helped them improve along the way.

In the semi-final round of the 5,000 meters on the first day of the Olympic Trials, it was Abbey Cooper who inspired again.

After putting her efforts toward the marathon for a couple of years, Sisson is ready for 25 laps again.

The secret to her big breakthrough performances this year? A serious ability to lounge, she says.

She's at the top of the 5,000-meter Olympic Trials contenders and she hopes to double back for the 10,000 meters, too.

The American record holder and 2016 Olympian was the top contender for Team USA in the 1500 meters and 5,000 meters.

The two-time Olympian and American record holder has been treating a hip issue while training for the 10,000 meters

How is the U.S. Olympic track and field team selected—and how can fans watch the Trials? We’ve got all the answers.

She may be out of her element on the track, but she’s never competed there as a 2:20 marathoner.

The 2016 Olympian is training on her own now, but she is still one of three fastest U.S. women at the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

The two-time Olympian has had some of the most exciting experiences at Hayward Field.

She’s taken the lessons of her early season races and is improving her race tactics.

The 2016 Olympian floods herself with all the good things on race day.

The 2016 bronze medalist in the 1500 meters may be at peace with her career, but she still has a deep desire to compete at the Tokyo Games.

The 2016 Olympian and 2015 bronze medalist has a knack for coming through when it counts most.

Sometimes setting sights on new personal records is no longer realistic, for whatever reason. But if we’re not working toward something in our running, what’s the point?

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Many races are coming back in 2021, but don’t expect to pick up right where you left off.

Another sign that racing is coming back? Molly Seidel, Sara Hall, Des Linden and more will compete at the Mini 10K.

I’m a beginner at so many other activities outside, but have all the information I need to get started.

The 2016 Olympic steeplechaser left the Bowerman Track Club and Nike sponsorship to forge a new career path.

Elite athletes are training hard, tuning up, and putting on some good shows on the way to the 2021 Olympics.

The American Psychological Association study shows that the pandemic has done a number on our mental and physical well-being.

They came out on National Transgender Day of Visibility. On the track, Nikki Hiltz feels like a weight has been lifted.

The Olympic silver medalist and 2017 New York City Marathon champion reflects on adjusting to parenting and coaching Olympic hopefuls during the pandemic.

Lacking a diversity of perspectives, “Nike’s Big Bet” misses the mark on athlete abuse.

The masters star picked herself up after a disappointment at the Olympic Marathon Trials to reset her lifestyle and goals.

Olympic hopefuls will race on Saturday on the brand-new track at Hayward Field, plus Kara Goucher makes her NBC commentary debut.

The 2016 Olympian in the 10,000 meters likes to compare her progress over the course of a training cycle with some 300-meter intervals. Here's how you can try it, too.

Olympian Marielle Hall is hoping her grueling training gets her a second crack at the Games.

The 2018 champion is coming back to try to reclaim her Boston Marathon title at the 125th anniversary of the race.

Without the Boston Marathon, how do we know it’s spring?

After becoming the first woman to break three hours for 50K, Des Linden talks hype and happiness.

At a self-created race in Oregon, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion set a record at a new distance.

It’s like a muscle. You have to train it.