Sports & Fitness Articles
Running Down Questions about Marathons and Fatigue
Podcast: Sports scientist Mike Hahn pursues research that serves elite athletes and the rest of us
Ducks Leap Into Forefront of a Rising Women’s Sport
Individual athleticism and a strong team ethic draw women athletes to acrobatics and tumbling
Academics, Athletics Merge to Improve Performance
Researchers and experts from different fields are crossing campus, joining together, and changing the game
A Shot in the Dark
Josh Frankel was the backup to the backup when, against USC in 1999, his number was called
The Solitary Genius Who Sparked a Global Revolution
Legendary coach Bill Bowerman spurred TrackTown USA and a stream of innovations in footwear and performance
That Old Hayward Magic Gets New Life
Six-time All American runner Rudy Chapa reflects on the legacy and future of Hayward Field
A Leap of Faith from the Olympics to NFL Sundays
Devon Allen chases a historic twofer—medaling at the world championships and playing pro football
An Image on the Tower, Legend on the Track
UO running great-turned-pro Raevyn Rogers is ready for the world (championships)
Dick Harter: Holding Bricks in the Air
Ten years after the fabled coach’s death, reflections on the value of hard work—in hoops, in life