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This article is part of a USATF Campus exclusive series to analyze the USATF Individual Tour standings – taking a deep dive into how the overall winners got it done. For more information about the USATF Tour, click here. The USATF Tour is a collection of domestic track and field competitions that takes athletes around the country, spanning a total of ten states and sixteen meets.

Adapted from the book Running Periodization: Training Theories to Run Faster, by Dr. Karp. “For long races, it may be better to train speed first, and then train the endurance to sustain a high fraction of that speed.” Historically, linear periodization was designed to improve strength, speed, and power, and so the training progressed from general conditioning (volume) to specific skills (intensity), with the highest intensity coming at the end of the training program.

At USATF, we're committed to supporting athletes at every stage of their journey. For those aspiring to compete at the collegiate level, understanding the recruiting process and NCAA eligibility requirements is an important first step. This resource hub contains trusted information and educational materials to help student-athletes and their families navigate college recruiting with confidence.

EUGENE — Canada's reigning world and Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg set a Diamond League record to win the men's hammer Friday on the first day of the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field, hurling the 16-pound ball a world-leading 83.33 meters. Katzberg, who is the No. 5 all-time world performer, fouled on his first attempt before launching his winning toss in round two.

EUGENE — Pulling off the upset of the day at the 51st Prefontaine Classic, Nikki Hiltz brought a noisy Hayward Field crowd to a crescendo Saturday holding off Kenya's Dorcus Ewoi in the final meters of the women's mile to seize the victory in 4:17.49 as both women handed three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon her first loss in a 1500 or mile since 2021.

This article covers every question for the 51st Prefontaine Classic Fantasy Pick’em Pool. There is a $1,000 prize pool for whoever answers the most questions correctly. This contest is free to enter, with submissions due by 3:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Eligibility restrictions may apply. See the official rules for more information. Below, USATF staff member Jordan Testerman walks through stats and trends for each question in this USATF Fantasy Pick’em Pool.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Running a lifetime best to win the Paris Diamond League men's 110 hurdles, Jamal Britt (Burlington, NC/USATF North Carolina) earned recognition as the 24th USATF Athlete of the Week award winner for 2026.

EUGENE — Annually one of the highest rated and most successful track and field meets in the world, the 51st edition of the Prefontaine Classic this weekend at Hayward Field will feature many of the sport's top global and national luminaries in world-class competition. The Pre Classic is the ninth stop on the 2026 Diamond League (DL) circuit and the only one held in the United States.

Picking team captain(s) is a daunting and challenging task for athletic teams, especially given how their role can impact team culture over time. Sometimes selections are made strictly by coaches, sometimes it’s done by players voting, and sometimes it’s a combination of both.

This article is part of a USATF Campus exclusive series to help understand the World Athletics Rankings. For track enthusiasts and elite athletes alike, this series aims to provide clarity, analysis, and education on all things World Rankings and how they impact Team USATF. For more information on how the World Rankings system works, see this article.