Dealing with Disappointment: How the Top Runners Handle Heartbreak
Runners set big goals and often those dreams don’t come true. It happens to everybody—even Olympians and Olympic hopefuls.
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We Can Learn a Lot From the Women Who Didn’t Make the Olympic Team
Falling short doesn’t mean failing.
Elise Cranny Wins the 5,000 Meters to Make Her First Olympics
Karissa Schweizer and Rachel Schneider finish the podium to earn their spots at the Tokyo Games.
Fans React to Abbey Cooper’s Gutsy 5,000 Meter Final: “She is the Definition of a Competitor”
After a harrowing prelim round, Cooper just falls short of making the Olympic team but remains grateful for the build up.
Day One of the 2021 Olympic Trials: Abbey Cooper’s Triumphant Return
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.
Have You Missed Racing? Track is Back This Weekend. Here’s How to Watch
Olympic hopefuls will race on Saturday on the brand-new track at Hayward Field, plus Kara Goucher makes her NBC commentary debut.
Abbey Cooper is Answering Her Calling at the 2019 U.S. Outdoor Championships
After a harrowing fall during the 5,000 meters at the 2016 Olympics, Abbey Cooper has been out of the spotlight for three years. Until now.