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Melaine Walker inducted into NJCAA Track & Field Hall of Fame

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Melaine Walker (Athlete) joined the Essex County College (N.J.) squad in 2003 and in two years earned NJCAA All-American honors 10 times, including six national titles

Former World and Olympic 400m champion Melaine Walker is one of five persons inducted into the NJCAA Track & Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame at the USTFCCCA Convention held in Orlando, Fl. December 17-18, 2013.

Melaine Walker (Athlete) joined the Essex County College (N.J.) squad in 2003 and in two years earned NJCAA All-American honors 10 times, including six national titles. She then moved on to the University of Texas where she was a six- time Big 12 Conference Champion while helping the Longhorns win the 2005 outdoor and 2006 indoor NCAA team championships. 

At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Walker won the gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles, establishing a new Olympic record in the event. She later won gold at the 2009 World Championships in the 400 hurdles followed by a sliver performance at the 2011 World Championships. Walker was recently inducted into the University of Texas Women's Athletics Hall of Honor.

Two other athletes Alleyne Francique and Sally Kipyego, along with coaches Ralph Neighbors and Clint Ramsey were also inducted.

"Our Coaches Association is proud to honor the men and women, who by their deeds as coaches and student-athletes have made our sport so great," said Michael Smart, NJCAA Track & Field Coaches Association President.

"The accomplishments of these five men and women have shown how vital NJCAA track & field is to the track & field collegiate and international community."

Hall, Roth honored as Big 12 Fall Scholar-Athletes of the Year

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Marielle Hall is a three-time Academic All-Big 12 pick and 2013 league cross country champion; Austin Roth helped Horns finish 14th at NCAA Cross Country meet

IRVING, Texas – Two members of the Texas track and field program were honored Tuesday by the Big 12 Conference. 
Seniors Marielle Hall and Austin Roth were voted 2013 Big 12 Fall Scholar-Athletes of the Year by the league’s head coaches. Hall shared the women’s award with Sarah Martinelli of West Virginia and Roth shared the men’s with Reid Buchanan of Kansas.

Hall, the 2013 league cross country champion, is a three-time first team Academic All-Big 12 selection who maintains a 3.30 grade point average while majoring in government. She is a two-time All-America choice in cross country and finished 29th at the 2013 NCAA Cross Country Championships. Hall is also a two-time Big 12 Indoor champion. 

Roth helped the Longhorns finish 14th at the 2013 NCAA Cross Country meet and second at the NCAA South Regional Championship. He competed in all seven events in the fall and also earned All-Big 12 honors in both 2012 and 2013 in track and field. Roth is a seven-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and holds a 3.63 GPA while majoring in finance.

Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year nomination criteria:
• Junior or senior (athletic and academic standing)
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher
• Participation in at least 60 percent of the team’s scheduled contests
• Minimum of one year in residence at the institution
The Big 12 Conference established the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards in 2012-13 to recognize its outstanding student-athletes. An award is bestowed in each of the conference’s sponsored sports.
 

Alleyne Francique to be inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame

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NEW YORK, United States –  GrenadaSports informs that the former two-time World Indoor 400 meters champion Alleyne Francique of Grenada is among five new members inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Track and Field Hall of Fame. 

The decision was taken at the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Convention in Orlando, Florida last month. 

Francique, who is an assistant coach at Texas A&M University, has won seven national titles since he began coaching in 2008, including three straight double NCAA Track & Field Titles. 

Also inducted into the Hall of Fame were Jamaican Melanie Walker, Sally Kipyego of Kenya and coaches Clint Ramsey and Ralph Neighbours.

Jelimo faces strong field at Russian Winter IAAF Indoor Permit meet

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MOSCOW, Russia – Rusathletics.com informs that 2008 Olympic gold medalist Pamela Jelimo from Kenyan should compete at the Russian Winter IAAF Indoor Permit meet on February 2.

In the 800m race, she will face Olympic medalist from London Yekaterina Poistogova, Briton Jenny Meadows, Ukrainian European Indoor champion Natalya Lupu and another Kenyan Nelly Jepkosgei.
Meanwhile, All-Athletics.com announced the Middle-distance Runners of the Year 2013 in the World as well as in the different Areas. 

Top positions for Mohamed Aman and Abeba Aregawi. Africa's women top name is Eunice Sum, in Europe top male Marcin Lewandowski. 

In Asia, Musaeb Balla of Qatar and Bahraini Mimi Belete. In North and Central America, US runners Nick Symmonds and Brenda Martinez. 

Oceanian, top middle distance runners are Alex Rowe and Zoe Buckman. In South America, Rafith Rodriguez with Rosibel Garcia

LSU XC teams post top 10 finishes in season opener

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The LSU men's and women's cross country teams posted solid performances while opening their 2013 season this Saturday at Florida’s Mountain Dew Invitational held at Mark Bostic Golf Course.

Their season-opening race served as a preview to the SEC Championship, which will be held at the same course.

“When I ask my team to train harder, that’s what we need to do to be competitive with other teams around the nation,” said cross country coach Khadevis Robinson after the meet. “This week we are going to put some work in and go to the next race. We are going to use every race in preparation to go to conference and give our best performance at conference.”

The men finished eighth out of 26 teams and were led by junior runner Philip Primeaux, who posted a time of 25 minutes, 41.64 seconds for 35th place in the 8k race.

“It was a golf course, so the short grass and good packed ground helped me run fast,” Primeaux explained. “It wasn’t too hilly and that’s where the SEC Championship will be held. I think it’s a fine course. I think the best thing about running a course before going to a championship is being able to get an idea of the landmarks, of where you are in the race.”

Other top finishers for the Tigers include junior William Wiesler in 55th place at 26:17.57 and sophomore Travis Pope in 60th place at 26:26.83.

On the women's side, sophomore Andria Aguilar was the 20th overall runner to finish. Her team-best time of 22:15.69 boosted the Lady Tigers to a team finish of 10th place out of 24 teams.

“We’ve been doing a lot more core exercises, going out in the weight room and putting in miles over the summer,” Aguilar said. “Everybody really stepped up. Our second girl to finish [Jenna Walker] was a freshman and she did really well.”

The Tigers and Lady Tigers return to action in Baton Rouge to host the LSU Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21. The meet will take place at Highland Road Park. The women's 6k will begin at 8:05 a.m. CDT and the men’s 8k will begin at 9:15 a.m.

Follow the LSU men's and women's cross country teams on Twitter by following @LSUTrackField and on Facebook by liking LSU Track & Field.

TEAM RESULTS

Men (Top 10)
1. Florida – 33
2. Auburn – 50
3. Tennessee – 55
4. North Florida – 143
4. Florida Gulf Coast – 143
6. Miami – 159
7. Florida A&M – 205
8. LSU – 207
9. FAU – 265
10. South Florida – 279

Women (Top 10)
1. Tennessee – 71
1. Auburn – 71
3. Florida – 76
4. South Carolina – 109
5. South Florida – 154
6. North Florida – 166
7. UCF – 198
8. FAU – 212
9. Florida A&M – 225
10. LSU – 246

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Men (Winner and LSU only)
1. Jimmy Clark (Florida) 23:53.78; 35. Philip Primeaux 25:41.64; 55. William Wiesler 26:17.57; 60. Travis Pope 26:26.83; 91. Joseph St. Cyr 27:10.16; 92. Philip Dempsey 27:10.84; 99. Bryan Mutell 27:18.44; 112. Aaron Koenck 27:31.99; 155. Buck Baker 28:57.16; 171. Kevin Kirchner 29:28.83.

Women (Winner and LSU only)
1. Kelly Perzanowski (Florida Gulf Coast) 20:45.06; 20. Andria Aguilar 22:15.69; 71. Jenna Walker 23:26.13; 85. Morgan Schuetz 23:53.81; 93. Chaiss Matthews 23:58.40; 94. Ashley Welbourn 23:58.49; 107. Meghan Charbonnet 24:22.05; 144. Danielle Avery 25:18.00; 146. Michelle Mobley 25:23.26; 166. Kate Stevenson 25:46.19.

Trackalerts.Com announces partnership with Trackie

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Trackalerts.Com and Trackie, on January 4, 2014, have announced a new partnership.

TrackAlerts.com is the leading track and field news website that ‘showcases Jamaica’s track and field while embracing the entire Caribbean with worldwide exposure’.

Trackie is a Canadian based company that showcases Canadian track & field, cross country and road running.

Anthony Foster, founder and content director of Trackalerts, is very pleased with the partnership, noting "our track & field community stands to benefit greatly from such a partnership."

Foster said discussions regarding the partnership started almost two years ago. "I am just happy that Trackie and Trackalerts were able to reach a decision on this partnership, which will be of great benefit for the service we want to provide to our visitors."

The partnership will see several new initiatives being undertaken by both Trackie and Trackalerts.

"Already we have seen an improvement in our video, photo, calendar and results pages," Foster added.

Adam Stacey, founder of Trackie, noted "I have always been a huge fan of TrackAlerts.com, and it has been great working with Anthony to bring the website back to life".

Stacey also stated, "there is a lot of long-term potential in this new partnership with TrackAlerts.com, as our skills and resources can easily be shared."

Bolt ranked 7th, endorsement earnings said to be US$24 million

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Usain Bolt | Racers Track Club,
Yearly Endorsement Earnings: $24,000,000

Bolt is the fastest human ever. He holds the100 and 200 meter world records, as well as the 4×100 meter relay world record along with his teammates. The Jamaican sprinter is a six-time Olympic gold medalist. His signature “To Di World” victory pose has become a worldwide photo fad. His fun, cool and exciting, but still relaxed and laid-back personality makes him likeable and relatable to anyone.

Bolt’s largest endorsement is with Puma and he also has endorsements with Gatorade, Comcast, Nissan, Samsung and Visa.

Professor Candido Velez is the new NACAC new General Secretary

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Professor%20Candido%20Velez%20Puerto Rico's Professor Candido Velez is the new General Secretary of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Track & Field Association (NACAC), effective January 1st, 2014. He took over from George Peryer, who managed the association's business in Kingston, Jamaica.

Victor Lopez, NACAC President, in a release also disclosed that the "completion of the NACAC Office Transition Process from Kingston to San Juan" has been completed on December 31st, 2013.

Lopez, in the same release said: "Professor Velez is a well known individual of the NACAC Athletics Family since he has been a major player in the NACAC area development program in the Race Walking discipline and, for the last decade, in the technical and organization of major championships and regional games."

Professor Velez graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1975 from the University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras Campus with a major in Education with specialization in Physical Education. He retired from the Puerto Rico Department of Education in 2006 and while he was active as a teacher for 30 years, at the same time, he was giving his services and experiences to the NACAC area.

Since the early 80s he has been officiating Race Walking events in the NACAC area and in the 90s became and International Race Walking Judge and a member of the IAAF Race Walking Judges Panel. He has worked as a RW Judge in all major competions and championships, including World championships and Olympic Games.

In 2010, Professor Velez was the Competition Director and organizer of the Athletics competition of the CAC Games that were held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

"Professor Velez is a very dedicated and hard working individual and for his services to the NACAC area and the IAAF he was awarded the IAAF Veteran Pin in 2011 at the IAAF Congress in Daegu, South Korea," said Lopez.

"Professor Velez will be available to run the NACAC office 24/7 and I am proud to have as my right hand man not only a dedicated true Athletics individual but a serious, honest and trusted person, who live for our sport with the only interest of serving and developing our youth," added President Lopez.

Bolt picks Ronaldo, Serena Williams as Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2013

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By Vijay, Trackalerts.Com Writer 

Usain Bolt was named Sportsman of the Year 2013, but according to the world's track & field superstar, Real Madrid’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo is his pick for that title.

Bolt, in a question and answer interview with Italian paper La Gazzetta dello Sport, said: "For me it is Cristiano Ronaldo – he had a great season".

Bolt made it clear he is a big fan of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, but said the Argentine forward had "had a difficult last few months" He still believes "Messi is a fantastic player – one of the best ever"

As he did to exclude himself, Bolt also picked tennis star Serena Williams over compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce  as the Sportswoman of the year.

Bolt and Fraser-Pryce were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year by AIPS, the association of international sports journalists.

He also picked Bayern Munich over his club Manchester United.

"Even though I support Manchester United I think Bayern Munich were the team of the year this year – they won 5 major trophies including three domestic competitions, the Champions League and the World Club Cup – and their style of football was very impressive".

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