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Defar, Melkamu in 5,000m Clash Today at Bislett Games

Meseret Defar has the records and medals, but Meselech Melkamu has the momentum, including that recent sub-30:00 10K

Video: Coach Jack Daniels on the Importance of Belief

Your body's not going to get too far if your mind is elsewhere

Do You Really Need that Gatorade?

Overuse of energy drinks, especially among teens, worries health experts

Can Janeth Jepkosgei Again Rule the 800m?

She was upstaged last year by Pamela Jelimo, who has been underwhelming this year

Sammy Wanjiru Out of Sunday's Sapporo Half Marathon

The Olympic and London Marathon champ cites 'fatigue'

Double Oly Champ Dibaba Out of Friday's Bislett Games

Still dealing with injury, still hasn't raced this year

Fam, Abdi Headline U.S. Field at Peachtree 10K

Look for the U.S. champ to finish far back in the deep international field

Distance Races Return to Bislett Games

As should be the case, given the meet's amazing history

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