Ryan Shay
Ryan Shay, of Flagstaff, AZ, died during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Men's Marathon on Saturday after collapsing about 5 1/2 miles into the race. He was 28. NYRR asks that you join us in extending our very deepest condolences to Ryan's wife, Alicia, and to Ryan's family. [More]
America's Pride
In a spectacular performance, Ryan Hall left the competition behind to win the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Men's Marathon. He'll be joined in Beijing by second place finisher Dathan Ritzenhein and third place finisher Brian Sell. [Race Story] [Event Story] [The Olympians] [Race Surprises] [Race Gallery] [The Runners Gallery 1] [The Runners Gallery 2] [Results]
TV / Online Broadcasts
Runners (and fans who missed it) can watch the Olympic Trials Marathon on demand from NBCSports on Mediazone. [More] [Watch On Demand]
"Chasing Glory": The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men's Marathon Experience
NYRR is proud to present “Chasing Glory,” a seven-week series of web videos and text-based commentary offering exclusive athlete and coach interviews and insight into the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s Marathon. [Chasing Glory]
News Briefs
Meb and Khannouchi
Meb Keflezighi (left), the defending Olympic marathon silver medalist, and Khalid Khannouchi, the current American record-holder, in NYC for Saturday's 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials -- Men's Marathon. At a news conference, Keflezighi cited Khannouchi's praise as a motivating factor and said, "It's an honor to sit here beside Khalid." [Khannouchi Story] [Meb Story]
Spectator Guide: Watching the Pursuit of Gold
On the first weekend in November, the buzz that normally surrounds the ING New York City Marathon will be louder than ever. As runners and fans from around the world gather in New York City for the world's largest marathon on Sunday, November 4, they will have the opportunity to experience another world-class race as New York Road Runners and New York City host the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials–Men's Marathon on Saturday, November 3, in and around Central Park. [Spectator Guide]
Scouting Central Park With Hope of Reaching Beijing
Looking for any edge in the competition, many of the participants in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon previewed the course in New York City's Central Park. The New York Times is covering the Olymic Trials Marathon, and they've got the story. [Story Link]
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Men's Marathon Qualifiers Prepare for November 3 in New York City
One hundred sixty athletes, including Khalid Khannouchi, Ryan Hall, Abdi Abdirahman, Brian Sell, Alan Culpepper, and 2004 Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi, have qualified for the Olympic Trials Marathon, to be hosted by New York Road Runners in partnership with USA Track & Field (USATF) on Saturday, November 3, 2007—the day before the ING New York City Marathon. As of early June, 160 athletes had met the qualifying standards. [Story Link]
