London 2012 is here at last, and the most thrilling track and field competitions of the past four years are about to get under way. From Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 12, we’ll bring you live reporting by our staff in London, news directly from the athletes who’ve made a special impact on our events over the past four years, insights and media stories, and much more.

As you tune in to the coverage of events from the 100 meters to the marathon, check back to this page often for these insights and updates. For those of you in media blackout as you await the coverage of events in prime time, we promise not to spoil the results.

Come behind the scenes with us and read our blog posts, Facebook updates, Tweets, photos, and more. Keep checking back each day, and let us know what you think.

NYRR's Twitter Correspondents

@nyrrmaryruns

Follow Mary Wittenberg, NYRR president and CEO, as she gives the ultimate race director's viewpoint of the London 2012 track & field experience.

@nyrr_pro

Sam Grotewold, NYRR's pro athlete manager, will provide insights into the Olympic athletes' thinking and experience before and after the events.

@d9monti

David Monti, editor in chief of Race Results Weekly, is in London doing television research, background, and analysis. Follow David for unique reporting.

@nyrrnews

Follow Richard Finn, NYRR’s PR Director, as he breaks running news and covers the atmosphere and excitement of London from the perspective of a seasoned media insider.

For a list of many of this year's American Olympic runners who are Tweeting, click here.

NYRR Olympic Editorial Coverage

Stuart Calderwood

Coach Stuart is NYRR’s senior editor and has coached runners of all levels for more than 30 years. Be sure to check out his daily blog posts from London.

 

Olympic Track & Field Schedule (Middle & Long Distance)

Events are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). To find out TV listings in your area, visit nbcolympics.com.

Saturday, August 11

4:00 AM — Men’s 50K Race Walk, Final

12:00 PM — Women’s 20K Race Walk, Final

2:30 PM — Men’s 5,000m, Final

3:00 PM — Women’s 800m, Final

Sunday, August 12

6:00 AM — Men’s Marathon, Final

Official Results

Friday, August 10

Women’s 5,000m, FInal

Women’s 1,500m, Final

Thursday, August 9

Women’s 800m, Semifinals

Men’s 800m, Final

Wednesday, August 8

Men’s 5,000m, First Round

Women’s 800m, First Round

Women’s 1,500m, Semifinals

Tuesday, August 7

Men’s 1,500m, Final

Women’s 5,000m, First Round

Men’s 800m, Semifinal

Monday, August 6

Men’s 800m, First Round

Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase, Final

Sunday, August 5

Women’s Marathon, Final

Men’s 1,500m, Semifinals

Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase, Final

Saturday, August 4

Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase, First Round

Men’s 20K Race Walk, Final

Men’s 10,000m, Final

Friday, August 3

Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase, First Round

Men’s 1,500m, First Round

Women’s 10,000m, Final