Prep stars from New Jersey, California Complete Fields for Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile

Prep stars from New Jersey, California Complete Fields for Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile The final fields for the Boys' and Girls' Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile have been announced and among the recent additions are three recent New Jersey State Champions. Jim and Joe Rosa of Plainsboro, New Jersey, Claudia DiSomma of Sparta New Jersey, Ajee Wilson of Neptune, New Jersey, and Alli Billmeyer of San Diego, California. Jim Rosa recently broke the New Jersey State Meet Record with his win in the 1600m, while twin brother Joe was runner up in the New Jersey State Meet 3200m. DiSomma, a freshman, won the New Jersey State title at 1600m, before running the second leg on her team's runner-up 4x400m Relay, while sophomore Ajee Wilson won the state title in the 800m in a nation-leading time of 2:04.94. Also last weekend, Billmeyer finished second over 1600m at the California State Meet in very impressive time of 4:47.79. Full fields for all events, including the high school miles, can be downloaded here. Don't Forget: It All Starts at 3PM In case you haven't heard, in order to accommodate the in-depth fields of more than 200 athletes from across the globe, the starting time of the meet has been pushed up to 3PM this Saturday, June 12. The meet will still conclude shortly after 6:30PM as previously scheduled. LIVE Broadcast on NBC And if you won't be able to make it to the meet this year, you can watch the adidas Grand Prix LIVE on NBC from 4PM-6PM EDT. Additional coverage will be available both online at UniversalSports.com and replays of the meet will be shown on Universal Sports. Check your local cable or satellite listings for scheduling information. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

News and Notes - June 3

News & Notes June 3, 2010 Last Minute Tickets Now Available! If you've waited until the last minute to buy your tickets to the 2010 adidas Grand Prix, now may be your last chance: a limited number of tickets were just made available and can be purchased online www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 877-849-8722. Don't delay -- these tickets will be gone before you know it. The Inside Track by Jocelyn Robiot adidas International executive Jocelyn Robiot discusses the importance of developing the sport’s future stars in today’s “The Inside Track” guest column. “The Inside Track” is a six-part guest columnist series that will serve as a prelude to the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Robiot, who is the Vice President Global Sports Marketing for adidas International, highlights the company’s commitment to its range of stars, from established athletes such as Veronica Campbell-Brown and Jessica Ennis to developing runners Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade: “Our commitment doesn’t stop with the names everyone knows. Another pillar of the adidas strategy is to assist in the development of young talent. Without supporting the young Blakes and Ashmeades, there will be no future Campbell-Browns or Ennises.” Click here to read the full article. Tentative Schedule Now Available and Earlier Start Time A tentative schedule for the 2010 adidas Grand Prix is now available. Click here to download the schedule. Please be aware there may be changes made to the schedule between now and the day of the meet. Also, don't forget that the adidas Grand Prix will now begin at 3PM on Saturday, June 12 -- the start of the meet has been pushed up another 30 minutes to help us showcase the more than 30 individual Olympic and World Champions confirmed. Check back on the website www.adidasgrandprix.com, as well as on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news on what will be the first-ever IAAF Diamond League Meet held in the US, and one of the most start-studded track meets ever held in America! Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

adidas Grand Prix Announces Jetblue Airways As Official Airline

ADIDAS GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES JETBLUE AIRWAYS AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE Limited Number of Tickets Available Wednesday for New York Diamond League Event NEW YORK (June 1, 2010) — The adidas Grand Prix, the nation's premier outdoor track & field invitational meet, today announced that JetBlue Airways has signed on to serve as the Official Airline. The partnership presents an opportunity for JetBlue to introduce its award-winning JetBlue experience and superior customer service to the international event's diverse spectator base. With one of the most impressive lineups of global stars ever assembled in the United States, the adidas Grand Prix promises to be one of the most exciting events of the summer. So far tickets have been purchased by thousands of spectators traveling from 36 states and 14 countries. The event is expected to sell out. "JetBlue is proud to be a growing part of the Caribbean community," said Robin Hayes, Chief Commercial Officer of New York-based JetBlue Airways. "We are happy to support the event and its participants and give them a comfortable ride to New York complete with the very needed extra legroom, unlimited free snacks and drinks, free entertainment on personal seatback TVs and the friendliest service in the skies, so they can arrive rested and ready to perform at their best." Additionally, JetBlue will assist with air travel for the more than 75 Olympians, including at least 30 Olympic and World champions, hailing from 25 countries, who are expected to compete. Jamaican sprint sensation Veronica Campbell-Brown, Dominican Republic's Olympic champion Felix Sanchez and American stars Allyson Felix and Bernard Lagat are among the top athletes announced for the meet. "We are excited to have this opportunity to partner with JetBlue Airways," said Mark Wetmore, meet director for the adidas Grand Prix. "We have found that when bringing athletes to the New York area, JetBlue's reach and service makes them the preferred choice of our world-class athletes and fan base." A limited number of tickets will be released at noon on Wednesday, June 2, for the adidas Grand Prix. They will be available at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. The New York City event, which will be on Sunday, June 12, at Icahn Stadium, is the fifth stop on the inaugural 14-meet, international IAAF Diamond League circuit. In addition to regularly attracting many of the sport's biggest stars, the adidas Grand Prix also features the Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile for top high school athletes and the NYC Mayor's Cup Fastest Kids competition for youth in the tristate area. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

Mary Wittenberg Invites Everyone Under "The Big Tent" In This Week's "The Inside Track" Guest Column

MARY WITTENBERG INVITES EVERYONE UNDER “THE BIG TENT” IN THIS WEEK’S “THE INSIDE TRACK” GUEST COLUMN Wittenberg encourages event organizers to join forces to create a broader platform NEW YORK (May 27, 2010) — New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg discusses the merits of running and track & field event organizers joining forces in today’s “The Inside Track” guest column. “The Inside Track” is a six-part guest columnist series that will serve as a prelude to the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Wittenberg uses the idea of “The Big Tent” to explain the benefits of organizations within the sport coming together: “It’s a concept we often hear in the context of politics of gathering and embracing many different points of view and constituencies under one umbrella to pursue shared goals. It’s a philosophy and a strategy that should also be embraced by the running industry.” Wittenberg explains how a partnership between NYRR and Global Athletics & Marketing further demonstrates this concept: “Saturday, June 12, in New York City is a perfect example of the Big Tent philosophy at work. At NYRR, we are proud and excited to be part of a huge day of running in New York City that is sure to please running enthusiasts and generate considerable national and global media interest.” To view the complete text, visit www.adidasgrandprix.com. Join in the discussion about this and other athletics topics on the adidas Grand Prix Facebook and Twitter. In addition to Boldon, other guest columnists include: Steve Holman, American Olympian and a former 3:50 miler; Dick Patrick, former USA Today athletics beat writer; Ato Boldon, four-time Olympic medalist for Trinidad and Tobago and current television broadcast analyst; Jocelyn Robiot, Vice President Global Sports Marketing for adidas International; and Sebastian Coe, four-time British Olympic medalist and current chairman of the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, the Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile for top high school athletes and the NYC Mayor’s Cup Fastest Kids competition for youth in the tristate area. Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Tickets and transportation information is available now at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. Remaining tickets for the event will be made available on June 2 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Media interested in covering the event can access the accreditation application at www.adidasgrandprix.com. The deadline for applying is Monday, May 31. About RISF Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall’s Island featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators, is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was built by the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed, operated and maintained by RISF. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

Eight Athletes Added To Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile

EIGHT ATHLETES ADDED TO JIM RYUN HIGH SCHOOL DREAM MILE Eighteen national or state champions named for adidas Grand Prix on June 12 in New York City NEW YORK (May 17, 2010) — Eight high school national or state champions were added to the field for the inaugural Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile for boys and girls at the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, organizers announced Monday. The all-star list of the country’s top prep distance stars now includes a total of 18 national or state champions in either track or cross country. The races are named in honor of Ryun, the first high school runner to ever break four minutes in the mile. The adidas Grand Prix, held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, will be the fifth stop on the inaugural 14-meet, international Diamond League circuit. World-class international fields with 19 global champions and six Diamond League ambassadors have been announced for the event. High school all-stars will share the experience of competing on the same stage as such athletes as sprinters Usain Bolt, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Allyson Felix, American distance stars Bernard Lagat and Anna Pierce, and pole vaulter Steve Hooker, among many others. The four additional boys confirmed for the event include: Colby Alexander, a senior from Strongsville, Ohio, was the 2010 Ohio State Indoor champion at 1600 meters in addition to finishing third in the mile at the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals. Francis Hernandez, a senior from Nashua, N.H., owns two New Hampshire Class L State titles, winning the 800m in 2009 and the 3000m indoors in 2010. Ammar Moussa, a junior from Arcadia, Calif., took second in the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games Junior Mile with a time of four minutes, 14.13 seconds. He was also the 2009 California State D1 Cross Country champion (14:59). Cole Watson, a senior from Rogue River, Ore., was the 2009 Oregon 3A State champion at 800m and a third-place finisher in the 2010 Arcadia Invitational 800m (1:52.71). The four additional girls confirmed for the event include: Marielle Hall, a senior from Haddonfield, N.J., won two titles at the 2010 National Scholastic Indoor Championships in the mile and at 5000m. She was also a third-place finisher in the 2010 New Jersey High School Cross Country Meet of Champions. Shelby Hayes, a senior from Winter Park, Fla., dominated the Florida High School 4A Championships in 2010, winning at 1600m (4:58.12) and 3200m (10:54.67). She also captured the 2009 Florida High School 4A Cross Country title. Joanna Stevens, a senior from Blacksburg, Va., was the 2009 Virginia State champion at 1600m and 3200m. Along with her twin sister Kathleen, she competed in the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games Junior Mile, finishing second in 4:50.02. Kathleen Stevens, a senior from Blacksburg, Va., was the 2009 Virginia State Indoor champion at 1000m and the 2009 Virginia State AA Cross Country champion, and finished second to twin sister, Joanna, in the 1600m at the 2009 Virginia State Outdoor Championships. She took fourth in the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games Junior Mile (4:51.03). More athletes will be added to the field prior to the event. Much more information on the race and the athletes confirmed for the event will be available on the event Web site at www.adidasgrandprix.com, and on the fan pages on Facebook and Twitter. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, the Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile for top high school athletes and the Mayor’s Cup Fastest Kid competition for youth in the tristate area. Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Tickets and transportation information is available now at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. About RISF Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall’s Island featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators, is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was built by the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed, operated and maintained by RISF. About adidas adidas is a global designer, developer and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories with the mission to be the leading sports brand in the world. Brand adidas is part of the adidas Group, a corporation that includes brands such as Reebok, TaylorMade and Rockport. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

Eighteen Global Champions, Four Diamond League Ambassadors Added To adidas Grand Prix Athlete Field

EIGHTEEN GLOBAL CHAMPIONS, FOUR DIAMOND LEAGUE AMBASSADORS ADDED TO ADIDAS GRAND PRIX ATHLETE FIELD Veronica Campbell-Brown, Allyson Felix to headline women’s 200 meters on June 12 NEW YORK (May 12, 2010) — Recently crowned world indoor champion Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica and American sprinter Allyson Felix are among the 18 Olympic and World champions and four IAAF Diamond League ambassadors added to the lineup of athletes slated to compete at the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, organizers announced Wednesday. The adidas Grand Prix, held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, will be the fifth stop on the inaugural 14-meet, international Diamond League circuit. In addition to Felix in the women’s 200 meters, other Diamond League ambassadors added to the field include Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen and Finland’s Tero Pitkämäki in the men’s javelin and Valerie Vili of New Zealand in the women’s shot put. The other two ambassadors already announced for the New York meeting are Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt and Australian pole vault king Steve Hooker. A total of 32 Olympians from 16 different countries have been announced. Campbell-Brown and Felix will meet at 200m for the first time on U.S. soil. The two have raced eight times at the distance with Felix holding the 6-2 advantage. However, both of Campbell-Brown’s victories came in Olympic finals. “New York is one of those cities you just love to compete in; after all, it is the ‘world capital,’” Campbell-Brown said. “I especially love the world-renowned Jamaican track fans that are always in attendance.” Campbell-Brown, 27, made headlines recently with her victory in the women’s 60m dash at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha in early March. It was her first World Indoor title and her first major championship title since earning gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Campbell-Brown is a four-time Olympic medalist—including two individual golds in the 200m—and a seven-time World Championship medalist. Felix, 24, of Santa Clarita, Calif., won Olympic gold in 2008 in the 4x400m and is a two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist. She is the reigning three-time World champion at 200m. One of 14 official IAAF Diamond League ambassadors, Felix will open her Diamond League season in Doha on May 14. Also lining up for the women’s 200m are Americans Carmelita Jeter and Marshevet Myers (née Hooker). Jeter, 30, of Gardena, Calif., is known for her prowess at 100m distance as the reigning two-time World Outdoor Championship bronze medalist and as the second-fastest woman ever over 100m (10.64 seconds). She last raced at 200m in May 2009. Myers, 25, of Grand Prairie, Texas, was a 2008 Olympic finalist at 200m. Intriguing match-ups are expected for each event in this year’s edition of the adidas Grand Prix: The men’s javelin will pit Thorkildsen vs. Pitkämäki—two-time Olympic champion and 2009 World champion vs. Olympic bronze medalist and 2007 World champion—as both compete for the first time in the United States. Thorkildsen, 28, has established himself as one of the most accomplished javelin throwers in history, while Pitkämäki, 27, has proved himself a worthy competitor. The two will first go head-to-head in Diamond League competition in Oslo on June 4. Olympic silver medalist Richard Thompson, 24, of Trinidad and Tobago, will face off against Bolt, the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder, and his previously announced Caribbean training partners Yohan Blake (JAM) and Daniel Bailey (ANT) in the 100m, the marquee men’s event. Thompson, who competed for Louisiana State University, was the 2008 NCAA 100m champion. In the men’s 1500m, Ethiopian middle distance star Deresse Mekonnen, 22, the reigning two-time World Indoor champion and 2009 World Outdoor Championships silver medalist, will once again compete against previously announced American distance star Bernard Lagat. The two raced over 1500m in Birmingham in February, and Mekonnen notched the eighth-fastest time in history (3:33.10), making him the fifth-fastest performer of all time. Javier Culson, from Puerto Rico, will clash against American Olympic bronze medalist Bershawn Jackson in the men’s 400m hurdles. Culson, 25, is on fire after running a world leading and national record time of 47.72 at the Ponce Grand Prix on May 8. Jackson, 27, of Champaign, Ill., owns the third-fastest time in the world this year (48.36). Both finished on the podium at the 2009 World Championships, with Culson claiming the silver medal and Jackson earning bronze. Jackson was the 2005 World champion in this event. Brimin Kipruto and Paul Kipsiele Koech, both Kenyan Olympic medalists, will renew their rivalry in the 3000m steeplechase. Kipruto, 24, won Olympic gold in 2008 and the World title in 2007. Koech, 28, was the 2004 Olympic bronze medalist and was ranked No. 1 in the world from 2007-08. He was the 2008 Reebok Grand Prix champion in this event, winning in 8:01.85, the fastest time ever on U.S. soil. In the men’s triple jump, recent World Indoor champion Teddy Tamgho of France will compete against two-time U.S. Olympian Walter Davis. Tamgho, 20, set a new world indoor record of 17.90m in winning his first World title in Doha in March. Davis, 30, of Baton Rouge, La., was the 2005 World champion and 2006 World Indoor champion in this event. South Africa’s Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, 29, is the top entrant in the men’s 800m. He is the reigning 2009 World champion and 2004 Olympic silver medalist at 800m. The women’s 1500m is stacked from top-to-bottom with all three medalists from the 2009 World Championships—reigning champion Maryam Yusuf Jamal of Bahrain, silver medalist Lisa Dobriskey of Great Britain and bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury of the United States—in addition to 2008 World Indoor champion Gelete Burka of Ethiopia and American Olympic finalist Anna Pierce (née Willard). Jamal, 25, set the Asian indoor record in the mile at Birmingham in February and had the fastest time in the world last year over 1500m (3:56.55). Dobriskey, 26, was the 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medalist at 1500m. Rowbury, 25, of San Francisco, finished seventh in the 1500m at the 2008 Olympic Games, the best finish ever by an American woman. Burka, 24, was the bronze medalist at the 2010 World Indoor Championships. Pierce, 26, of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., was the fastest American at 1500m in 2009 and was ranked No. 2 in the world at 800m. The women’s 100m hurdles is packed with talent, as 2008 Olympic champion Dawn Harper will line up against Sweden’s Susanna Kallur and previously announced American Lolo Jones and Jamaican Delloreen Ennis-London. Harper, 26, of Los Angeles, Calif., won Olympic gold when Jones, the top-ranked American in 2008, tripped on the ninth hurdle in the Olympic final. Kallur, 29, was the 2006 European champion and is the current world record holder at 60m hurdles indoors. The women’s field events will be a championship affair, with Vili, the Olympic and World champion, headlining the shot put; and American Chelsea Johnson taking on previously announced Jenn Suhr (née Stuczynski) in the pole vault. Vili, 25, dominated the international scene as the No. 1-ranked shot putter from 2007-09 and is a three-time World champion. Johnson, 26, of Atascadero, Calif., was the 2009 World Championship silver medalist. Media interested in covering the event can access the accreditation application at www.adidasgrandprix.com. The deadline for applying is Friday, June 4. Updates, photos, and additional information can found at the adidas Grand Prix pages on Facebook and Twitter. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, the Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile for top high school athletes and the Mayor’s Cup Fastest Kid competition for youth in the tristate area. Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Tickets and transportation information is available now at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. *** All athletes announced for the adidas Grand Prix (as of May 12) include: MEN Daniel Bailey (ANT): men’s 100m; World Championship bronze medalist Yohan Blake (JAM): men’s 100m; World Junior Championship bronze medalist Usain Bolt (JAM): men’s 100m; three-time Olympic and World champion Richard Thompson (TRI): men’s 100m; Olympic silver medalist Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (RSA): men’s 800m; two-time World champion and Olympic silver medalist Bernard Lagat (USA): men’s 1500m; four-time World champion and two-time Olympic medalist Deresse Mekonnen (ETH): men’s 1500m; two-time World champion Javier Culson (PUR): men’s 400m hurdles; World Championship silver medalist Bershawn Jackson (USA): men’s 400m hurdles; World champion and Olympic and World medalist Danny McFarlane (JAM): men’s 400m hurdles; two-time Olympic silver medalist Isa Phillips (JAM): men’s 400m hurdles; Olympian Brimin Kipruto (KEN): men’s steeplechase; Olympic and World champion Paul Kipsiele Koech (KEN): men’s steeplechase; Olympic bronze medalist Teddy Tamgho (FRA): men’s triple jump; World champion Walter Davis (USA): men’s triple jump; two-time World champion Steve Hooker (AUS): men’s pole vault: Olympic and World champion Tero Pitkämäki (FIN): men’s javelin; World champion and Olympic bronze medalist Andreas Thorkildsen (NOR): men’s javelin; Olympic, World and European champion WOMEN Kelly-Ann Baptiste (TRI): women’s 200m; Olympian Veronica Campbell-Brown (JAM): women’s 200m; two-time Olympic and two-time World champion Allyson Felix (USA): women’s 200m; three-time World champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist Carmelita Jeter (USA): women’s 200m; three-time World Championship bronze medalist Marshevet Myers (USA): women’s 200m; Olympic finalist Gelete Burka (ETH): women’s 1500m; two-time World champion Lisa Dobriskey (GBR): women’s 1500m; World Championship silver medalist Maryam Yusuf Jamal (BRN): women’s 1500m; two-time World champion Anna Pierce (USA): women’s 1500m; Olympic finalist Shannon Rowbury (USA): women’s 1500m; World Championship bronze medalist Delloreen Ennis-London (JAM): women’s 100m hurdles; three-time World Championship medalist Dawn Harper (USA): women’s 100m hurdles; Olympic champion Lolo Jones (USA): women’s 100m hurdles; two-time World champion Susanna Kallur (SWE): women’s 100m hurdles; European champion Chelsea Johnson (USA): women’s pole vault; World Championship silver medalist Jenn Suhr (USA): women’s pole vault; Olympic and World Championship silver medalist Valerie Vili (NZL): women’s shot put; Olympic, World and Commonwealth champion Jessica Ennis (GBR): women’s multi; two-time World champion Hyleas Fountain (USA): women’s multi; Olympic silver medalist About RISF Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall’s Island featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators, is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was built by the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed, operated and maintained by RISF. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

News & Notes

News & Notes May 6, 2010 Second Facebook Ticket Giveaway Scheduled for Monday, May 10 Your second chance to win a free pair of seats is coming up this Monday! All you have to do to have a chance to win a pair of homestretch seats to the 2010 adidas Grand Prix is to sign-up as a Fan of the adidas Grand Prix Facebook Page. That’s it! As a fan, you’ll be among the first to hear the latest news and announcements on the adidas Grand Prix, the first IAAF Diamond League stop in the US. Click here to visit the official adidas Grand Prix Facebook page and sign up. Ten National and State Champions Names to Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile An all-star list of the country’s top prep distance stars have been confirmed for the inaugural Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile for boys and girls at the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, organizers announced Thursday. Included in the list are 10 national or state champions in either track or cross-country. The races are named in honor of Ryun, the first high school runner to ever break four minutes in the mile. “These kids are already stars at their own high schools, but now they have the chance to race against the country’s top competitors on the same stage as today’s track and field superstars,” Ryun said. “We’ll hopefully see if this race can help determine ‘who’s next’ among this new generation of distance athletes.” Boys confirmed for the event include: Lukas Verzbicas, a sophomore from Orland Park, Ill., dominated in 2009 as the Foot Locker Cross Country champion and as the Nike Indoor Nationals Champion at two miles and 5000 meters. He is the current national high school record holder at 5000m indoors. Jake Hurysz, a senior from Mebane, N.C., won the 3200m at the Arcadia Invitational in eight minutes, 49.76 seconds, and was the 2009 North Carolina State Cross Country Champion. Kirubel Erassa, a senior from Loganville, Ga., won the 5000m at this year’s Nike Indoor Nationals. Craig Lutz, a junior from Flower Mound, Texas, was the 2009 Nike Cross Country Nationals Champion. Pat Schellberg, a senior from Morristown, N.J., kicked off 2010 with victories in both the Millrose Games and Penn Relays High School Boys Mile races. Isaac Presson, a senior from Asheville, N.C., was runner-up to Schellberg in last month’s Penn Relays High School Boys Mile. Kemoy Campbell, a senior from Manchester, Jamaica, was the 2010 Jamaican National High School Champion at 1500m. He also holds the Jamaican national junior record at 5000m. Girls confirmed for the event include: Cory McGee, a senior from Pass Christian, Miss., is a 17-time Mississippi State Champion in cross-country and track and the 2010 Millrose Games High School Mile Champion. Emily Sisson, a senior from St. Louis, Mo., was the 2009 Missouri State Champion at the 1600m and 3200m distances, in addition to finishing second in the 3000m at the 2009 USATF Junior Championships. Kelsey Margey, a sophomore from Greenlawn, N.Y., was the runner-up in the 800m at the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals. Eleanor Fulton, a junior from Highlands Ranch, Colo., was both the 2009 Colorado State 5A Champion at 1600m and the fifth-place finisher at the 2009 Nike Cross Country Nationals. Maddie Meyers, a sophomore from Seattle, Wash., was the fifth-place finisher in the 2009 Nike Indoor Nationals Mile in addition to winning the 2009 Washington State High School 1A cross country title. Natoya Goule, a senior from Manchester, Jamaica, won the 800m and 1500m at this year’s CARIFTA Games. More athletes will be announced in the coming weeks. Click here to visit the Jim Ryun Dream Mile Information Page. OMEGA to Serve as Official Timekeeper for IAAF Diamond League SWITZERLAND (May 4, 2010) – OMEGA, widely known for its role as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, today announced it has signed an agreement to serve as the Official Timekeeper of the new IAAF Diamond League circuit in its 2010 inaugural season. The IAAF Diamond League is an annual series of meets which intends, as one of its main goals, to enhance the worldwide appeal of athletics. The 14 meetings planned for 2010 replace the Golden League, whose six meetings were contested exclusively in Europe. The IAAF Diamond League will still include the most prestigious events on the European athletics calendar but will also feature meetings in China and the United States. The 2010 IAAF Diamond League season will officially begin in Doha, Qatar on May 14th. The 2010 Diamond League makes its first stop in the U.S. (and fifth stop overall) with the adidas Grand Prix, the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational, at Ichan Stadium on Randall’s Island in New York City on June 12th. On July 3rd, the Diamond League will meet in Eugene, OR, for the Prefontaine Classic. U.S. sprint star Tyson Gay, an OMEGA Ambassador since 2008, has also been named a Diamond League Ambassador and has been confirmed to compete in Eugene, Monaco, London and Brussels so far. Gay is the American Record holder in the 100m and a three-time World Champion. He won the 200m title in New York last year with a blistering time of 19.58. Click here to read the full release. Limited Seats Still Available for adidas Grand Prix Don’t believe the rumors! The 2010 adidas Grand Prix has not sold out – yet! Tickets are moving quickly so if you haven’t purchased your seats yet for the adidas Grand Prix don’t hesitate and grab the seats you want now, before they’re all gone! Click here to view the stadium layout and purchase tickets online, or call 877-849-8722 for more information on tickets. You can also purchase tickets at Paragon Sports, the exclusive ticket retailer in the New York area for the adidas Grand Prix. Paragon Sports is located at 18th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, and can be reached by calling 212-255-8036. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

Ato Boldon Discusses The Bolt Effect For "The Inside Track" Guest Columnist Series

ATO BOLDON DISCUSSES THE BOLT EFFECT FOR “THE INSIDE TRACK” GUEST COLUMNIST SERIES Boldon tells how Usain Bolt has changed the sport, predicts how low his times can go NEW YORK (May 4, 2010) — Four-time Olympic medalist and current broadcast analyst Ato Boldon takes on one of the most talked about global sports figures for today’s “The Inside Track” guest column: Usain Bolt. Boldon discusses the impact his fellow Caribbean sprinter has had on the sport and what it’s meant to see Bolt rise to the top. “The Inside Track” is a six-part guest columnist series that will serve as a prelude to the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Boldon, who will serve as the sprint broadcast analyst for NBC’s live coverage of the adidas Grand Prix, points to Bolt’s carefree approach to racing as one of the keys to his success: “Post-race posing is something track fans have been used to for years. Bolt has introduced the world to pre-race posturing, and yet, somehow has not alienated or irritated track and field fans or all of his competitors.” He cites Bolt’s attitude—in addition to the fact that his rise to greatness can be traced throughout his youth—as evidence for why Bolt’s performances should not be looked at through “dirty-urine-tinted glasses:” “In my days as an athlete, I competed against most of the sprinters who turned up guilty of doping in the last decade. All had one thing in common: a seeming lack of real joy in competing. Bolt is the exact opposite.” Curious to know how fast the experts think Bolt will go? Boldon gives his predictions. To view the complete text, visit www.adidasgrandprix.com. Or to join in the discussion about this and other athletics topics, visit the adidas Grand Prix pages on Facebook and Twitter. In addition to Boldon, other guest columnists include: Steve Holman, American Olympian and a former 3:50 miler; Dick Patrick, former USA Today athletics beat writer; Mary Wittenberg, New York Road Runners president and CEO; Jocelyn Robiot, Vice President Global Sports Marketing for adidas International; and Sebastian Coe, four-time British Olympic medalist and current chairman of the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, the Jim Ryun Dream Mile for top high school athletes and the Mayor’s Cup Fastest Kid competition for youth in the tri-state area. Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Tickets and transportation information is available now at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

adidas Grand Prix Tickets Now Available at Paragon Sports in Manhattan

adidas Grand Prix Tickets Now Available at Paragon Sports in Manhattan The adidas Grand Prix is pleased to announce that Paragon Sports is now the exclusive retailer for tickets to the 2010 adidas Grand Prix in the New York area. Beginning May 4, tickets for the adidas Grand Prix, to be held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island on June 12, will be available at Paragon Sports Manhattan location at 18th Street and Broadway. Since 1908, Paragon Sports has served as one of New York City’s premier retailers for running and outdoor sporting equipment and is now an enthusiastic partner of the 2010 adidas Grand Prix. To find out more about Paragon Sports, click here. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, top high school athletes, and a “Fastest Kid in New York” competition. Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Tickets and transportation information is available now at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. About RISF Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall’s Island featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators, is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was built by the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed, operated and maintained by RISF. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

World Champions Steve Hooker, Lolo Jones added to star-studded lineup at adidas Grand Prix

WORLD CHAMPIONS STEVE HOOKER, LOLO JONES ADDED TO STAR-STUDDED LINEUP AT ADIDAS GRAND PRIX Olympic medalist Jenn Suhr to headline women’s pole vault at June 12 Diamond League meeting NEW YORK (April 15, 2010) — Olympic and World champion pole vaulter Steve Hooker of Australia and Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones of the United States will compete in a star-studded lineup at the adidas Grand Prix on Saturday, June 12, organizers announced Thursday. The adidas Grand Prix, held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, will be the fifth stop on the inaugural 14-meet, international Diamond League circuit. Hooker is one of the original nine IAAF Diamond League Ambassadors. Hooker and Jones, both recent World Indoor champions, will be joined by American Olympic silver medalist Jenn Suhr (née Stuczynski), who will headline the women’s pole vault. Also in the field are previously announced Olympians Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Americans Bernard Lagat and Hyleas Fountain and World champion Jessica Ennis of Great Britain This is Hooker’s first meet back in New York since he attempted the indoor world record height of 6.15 meters (20 feet, 2 inches) at the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in January 2009. “New York City was good to me at the Millrose Games last year, so I am hoping for big jumps in my Diamond League return to the Big Apple,” Hooker said. Hooker, 28, continued his recent success at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in March, clearing a championship record of 6.01m (19 feet, 8 1/2 inches) to notch his first World Indoor title. Since turning professional in 2006, he has dominated the pole vault scene and is the only man to win Olympic gold, World Indoor and Outdoor titles, and gold at the Commonwealth Games in a single event. Jones, 27, of Baton Rouge, La., had a breakthrough performance in Doha, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back World Indoor titles in the 60-meter hurdles and breaking the American record set by Gail Devers in 2003. She is a three-time USA Indoor champion, claiming titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Jones was also the U.S. Olympic Trials champion in the 100m hurdles in 2008. Suhr, 28, of Churchville, N.Y., is both the indoor and outdoor American record-holder in the pole vault, making her the No. 2-ranked jumper in history behind world record-holder Yelena Isinbayeva. Suhr was the Olympic silver medalist in 2008 and has won seven U.S. national titles. She married long-time coach Rick Suhr in January 2010. Media interested in covering the event can access the accreditation application at www.adidasgrandprix.com. Updates, photos, and additional information can found at the adidas Grand Prix pages on Facebook and Twitter. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, top high school athletes, and a “Fastest Kid in New York” competition. Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Tickets and transportation information is available now at www.adidasgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. About RISF Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall’s Island featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators, is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was built by the Randall’s Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed, operated and maintained by RISF. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

Sign up for the adidas Grand Prix Facebook Fan Ticket Giveaway

Sign up for the adidas Grand Prix Facebook Fan Ticket Giveaway The track at Icahn Stadium has always been known for speed, but this year’s adidas Grand Prix (formerly known as the Reebok Grand Prix) is looking like the fastest yet in more ways the one. Triple Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt has already confirmed that he will return to compete in New York, and tickets have been selling at record pace. Want to know a free and easy way to be in the running for great seats to see the world’s fastest human at this year’s meet? Become a fan of the adidas Grand Prix Facebook Page! All Facebook fans will be eligible to win one of several pairs of tickets that will be given to a randomly selected fan. We’ll hold the first drawing on April 8, so sign up now! In addition to being the first to know about ticket giveaways, there are lots of benefits to following us on Facebook: find out the latest athlete news, watch videos of past races, check out behind-the-scenes photos, join in discussions about how to keep the sport on the cutting edge, and more. So sign up and see if you’ve got a free pair of tickets coming your way! And while your at it, be sure to follow us on twitter @adidasGrandPrix! Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 437 Boylston Street, Floor 4 | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 877-TIX-TRAC

Decorated and Diverse Cast of Stars for Men's 60m

Decorated and Diverse Cast of Stars for Men’s 60m Though known traditionally as a meet heavy on its long distance runners, one of the most accomplished group of athletes at the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games will be found in the Visa Men’s 60m. Among the sprinters confirmed for the Men’s dash are Shawn Crawford, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist at 200m, Kerron Clement, the world indoor record holder at 400m and a two-time World Champion in the 400m Hurdles, Michael Rodgers, the reigning US Champion at both 60m and 100m, Daniel Bailey, the Antiguan national record holder who finished fourth in the 100m at last year’s World Championships, the greatest 100m race in history, and Walter Dix, one of the greatest sprinters in NCAA history. From indoor champions to intermediate hurdlers, the Visa Men’s 60m promises to be the most exciting race (second-for-second) at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games. Start Your Super Bowl Party Early to Catch the Reebok Boston Indoor Games The television broadcast of this year’s Reebok Boston Indoor Games has been moved to Sunday, February 7, from 2-4pm EST on ESPN2. This new time slot should be ideal for fans who want to gather to watch one of the best indoor track meets in the world, just before watching the Super Bowl later in the evening. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 80 Dartmouth St. | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 617-536-7030

Usain Bolt Storming into New York on June 12

USAIN BOLT STORMING INTO NEW YORK ON JUNE 12 Ticket options available now. Tickets available for sale February 15th NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 2) – Sprint sensation Usain Bolt will compete in the 100 meters at the adidas Grand Prix in New York City on June 12th, organizers announced today. The adidas Grand Prix, formerly known as the Reebok Grand Prix, will be the fifth stop on the inaugural IAAF Diamond League circuit and will be held at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Usain Bolt, the reigning triple-Olympic Champion (100m, 200m and 4x100m) and triple-World Champion, is one of the most popular and sought after sports personalities in the world. A showman both on and off the track, Bolt shocked the world in Beijing in 2008, not just by winning the 100m gold medal but by doing so in a never-before-seen dominating and entertaining world record effort. He followed up this victory just days later with another historic world record at 200m (19.30) and again in the 4x100m Relay (37.10). In 2009, Bolt outperformed the world as well as his own seemingly untouchable world best marks with two more records (9.58 for 100m and 19.19 for 200m) at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin. Ranked #1 in the world at 100m and 200m in 2008 and 2009, Bolt was also named Athlete-of-the Year by the IAAF in both years. The adidas Grand Prix will be Bolt’s first competition in the United States since he set his first world record at this event in 2008. “New York was the site of my first world record, the track is lightning fast and the fans, well, they sat through an entire thunderstorm in 2008 just to watch the 100m so I know they appreciate speed,” said Bolt. “I am looking forward to returning to the Big Apple in June.” Organizers also announced today an agreement with OptionIt, a leader in the next generation of ticket buying for sports and entertainment events. Despite the addition of more spectator seating in 2010, organizers expect demand to outstrip supply. Beginning today, fans can purchase an option, through OptionIt.com, for an adidas Grand Prix ticket. Concerned about resellers and scalping, organizers believe this alliance with OptionIt will allow fans who are likely to purchase tickets to buy an option to hold those seats until an assigned date, when they can then exercise their option and purchase their reserved ticket at face value. OptionIt currently has similar agreements with organizations such as the Boston Celtics, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks. The adidas Grand Prix, in its sixth year, is the nation’s premier outdoor track & field invitational meet. It features Olympic stars, top high school athletes and a “Fastest Kid in New York competition.” Increased and upgraded backstretch seating at track level is being added to accommodate the growing demand and interest from fans in the New York area. Options are available immediately with tickets available for sale beginning on February 15th. Visit www.adidasgrandprix.com or call 1-877-TIX-TRAC for more information. Additional ferry service and special event buses will be made available to ensure all fans the most convenient access to Icahn Stadium. Updates, photos and additional transportation information can be found by visiting the adidas Grand Prix pages on Facebook and Twitter. About OptionIt OptionIt’s patented, user-friendly technology allows fans to reserve access to future events without the obligation to purchase tickets. The OptionIt platform reinforces the simple belief that convenience is about reserving now and deciding later. OptionIt’s official partnerships with sports teams, leagues, and event owners (“rights holders”) guarantee ticket inventory and empower fans by creating a flexible, personalized solution to purchase what they want, when they want it. In some cases, this may be before the physical printed ticket exists. For more information, visit optionit.com. About RISF Icahn Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility on Randall's Island featuring a 400-meter Mondo track and covered seating for spectators, is the premier outdoor track-and-field venue in New York City. It was built by the Randall's Island Sports Foundation (RISF) in partnership with New York City Department of Parks. The facility is programmed, operated and maintained by RISF. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 80 Dartmouth St. | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 617-536-7030

Win a Piece of History from the Reebok Boston Indoor Games

Win a Piece of History from the Reebok Boston Indoor Games One of the most eagerly anticipated races at this year's Reebok Boston Indoor Games is the Men's 5000m, featuring the first matchup over the distance between former double World Champion Bernard Lagat and American Record holder Galen Rupp. Also in the race is seven-time NCAA Champion Alistair Cragg, as well as Bekana Daba of Ethiopia, who broke 13-minutes last year. Who will win? How fast will it go? Will Rupp's one year-old American Record of 13:18.12 go down at Boston's Reggie Lewis Center? If you think you know, tell us and you could win a 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games poster autographed by every elite athlete competing in this year's meet! All you have to do to have a chance to win is: a) register as a Fan of the Reebok Boston Indoor Games on Facebook b) put down your predicted winner and winning time on our wall. That's it! The fan who guesses the winner and whose guess is closest to the actual winning time will be announced after the Men's 5000m. Only guesses posted prior to the start of the Men's 5000m at 7:20pm EST on February 6 will be considered. NOTE: Decimals must be included in your guess. Only one guess per fan will be considered. If multiple fans submit identical winning guesses, the fan who submitted the guess first will win. So check out the start list and send us your best guess! Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 80 Dartmouth St. | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 617-536-7030

World Class Hurdle Match-Ups at Reebok

World Class Hurdle Match-Ups at Reebok Organizers announce depth in hurdles and medals in Boston BOSTON (January 25) – Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados, the reigning World Outdoor 110m hurdles champion, leads an all-star list of international hurdlers scheduled to compete at the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games on Feb. 6, organizers announced today. He will be joined in the men's race by Ladji Docouré, a former World Outdoor Champion in the high hurdles. Tickets for the 15th annual Olympic-styled event are on sale now at www.BostonIndoorGames.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. Brathwaite, the first World Champion ever from Barbados, upstaged a more experienced field when he took gold in the 110m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships last August, and returned to his country a hero. He was named an ambassador to this island nation and now carries the title of His Excellency Ambassador Ryan Brathwaite. Ladji Docouré of France, the 2005 World Champion in the 110m hurdles, is also a two-time European Indoor champion in the 60m hurdles. American Aries Merritt, a former NCAA and World Junior champion is also in the race. In the Women's 60m hurdles, former World Champion Perdita Felicien from Canada leads the field. Felicien has World Indoor (2004) and World Outdoor (2003) titles to her name. She will be challenged by former NCAA Champion Virginia Powell, from the US. Erin Donohue – World Leader Athletes who have already been confirmed for the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games competed this weekend in New York's Armory. Most notable among the results was Erin Donohue's world leading mark of 4:28.92 in the mile. Donahue, a US Olympian at 1500m, will match-up against Anna Pierce in the women's 1000m. The American record of 2:34.19 looks to be in danger. Facebook Giveaway on Wednesday The second of three Reebok Boston Indoor Games Facebook ticket giveaways is just around the corner... Wednesday, January 27 will be your second chance to win a free pair of homestretch tickets to the 2010 Reebok Boston Indoor Games. To be eligible, simply sign up to be a Facebook Fan of the Reebok Boston Indoor Games page by clicking here www.bostonindoorgames.com/facebook Last Friday, Win Smith of Providence, RI, became our first winner, and you could be the next… The 15th-annual Reebok Boston Indoor Games, the second stop in USA Track & Field's Visa Championship Series, begins at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College. Information is now available on-line at www.BostonIndoorGames.com or by calling 1-877-TIX-TRAC. Click here to unsubscribe from this events mailings. Click here to unsubscribe from ALL future mailings. Global Athletics & Marketing, Inc. | 80 Dartmouth St. | Boston MA 02116 | Tel: 617-536-7030