Ex-pros face pressure tonight at track trials
Eugene Oregon United States track trials see ex pros Brian Oldfield and Steve Smith under pressure after reinstated eligibility. Oldfield aims for a world record in shot put while Smith seeks a top three in pole vault as they begin finals amid Moscow boycott debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene, Ore
UPI
Brian Oldfield
Steve Smith
U.S
Oldfield
Smith
International Athletics Federation
United States
Munich
Germany
Moscow
ISU signs nine track recruits including international standouts
Iowa State coach Bill Bergan inks nine signees led by state champions Todd Holm and Tim Mooney and adds international runners Henrik Jorgensen Ernest Obeng and Steve Blakemore. Others include Ron Barthelemy Dave Rauker and Dale Acton with football recruit Michael Wade and transfer Johnson Bett also listed. Obeng aims for Olympic potential. Jorgensen and Blakemore set strong times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Bill Bergan
Todd Holm
Tripoli
Tim Mooney
Davenport
Obeng
Montreal
Bergan
Jorgensen
Blakemore
Barthelemy
Rauker
Acton
Michael Wade
Illinois
Cyclones
Johnson Bett
West Texas State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russia
ISU
America
Associated Press News
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Teaneck
N. J
der Paya
Montgomery
Rathou
Neila
Gallery of Colors
Cal
Ives
Joe Low