Oakley :: Track & Field

America’s 200m Man, Wallace Spearmon Jr. Visits Oakley World Headquarters

John Ohail — November 12, 2012 08:00

Wallace Spearmon Jr. is as fierce as they come on the track. As America’s 200-meter standout, he can be seen lining up in the blocks along side some of the world’s quickest men, confident and never intimidated. While most look at Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and now Warren Weir, as unbeatable Jamaican powerhouses, Spearmon sees them as just within his reach. He’s represented the United States in two Olympic Games now and has unfortunately come home empty handed in both attempts. While this is a source of frustration for Spearmon, he uses it as utter motivation to train like he’s never trained before for the next four years, with one goal in mind. With an impressive fourth place finish this year in London, Spearmon already has his sights set on a medal in Rio 2016 and nothing’s going to get in his way. Not even Jamaica’s finest.

London Track and Field Round Up: Great Britain Dominates At Home

John Ohail — September 12, 2012 16:20

Both rounds of the Games in London featured exhilarating track and field performances. Oakley athletes of all kinds succeeded during the second round of competition (especially those from the host nation).

Pair of British Discus Throwers Excel In Front of Home Crowd

John Ohail — September 12, 2012 10:38

A pair of British athletes have proven quite successful in the field discipline of discus in London. Both athletes secured podium spots in their various categories at the 2012 Games.

Canada's Michelle Stilwell Finishes First and Second on the Track in London

Chasen Marshall — September 11, 2012 20:15

While it wasn’t the result most people expected, Canada’s Michelle Stilwell was happy with a first and second place finish in London. Her fans likely expected the world record holder in the T52 100-meter and 200-meter races to finish first in both.

“I don’t think you can be disappointed with any (medal from the Paralympic Games),” said Stilwell, who holds the world records in the 100m, 200m and 400m events. “I went out there and gave it everything I could and I’m ecstatic to come home with anything.”

47.63 Seconds – A Familiar Winning Time For 400m Hurdler Felix Sanchez

John Ohail — August 09, 2012 05:23

The Dominican Republic’s Felix Sanchez is beginning to enjoy the time of 47.63 seconds. Monday night in London, Sanchez completed the 400m-hurdle event in that exact time. On a chilly drizzly night on the track, Sanchez was the first man to cross the finish line, recapturing the title that he earned back in 2004 in Athens. The irony of it all – his winning time in Greece – you guessed it…47.63 seconds.

Ticket Punched: Lolo Jones Is Headed Back To The Olympics

John Ohail — June 24, 2012 08:02

The road hasn’t been easy, but why would she take the easy road anyway? Lolo Jones has spent her entire life overcoming hurdles, on and off the track, and this weekend in Eugene at the US Track and Field Olympic Trials was no exception. Fighting off pre-race jitters, a strange start in preliminaries and a rain delayed semi-final, Jones confirmed her spot on Team USA this summer in London where she will take on the best in the world in the 100-meter hurdles.

U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials: Day 1 Recap

John Ohail — June 23, 2012 10:21

On a damp and mildly chilly day in Eugene, Oregon, the track and field world was buzzing. Tracktown USA: Hayward Field at the University of Oregon was set to showcase to the country’s best track and field athletes, all competing for their spot on the United States Olympic Team and their chance to represent their country in London this summer at the Olympic Games. Day one was full of drama and suspense as Oakley’s Bryan Clay and Lolo Jones took to the track for their first attempts at returning to the Olympics.

U.S. Olympians Meb Keflezighi And Ryan Hall Top Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Diego

John Ohail — June 06, 2012 10:00

In a tune-up for their Olympic marathon in August, Oakley’s Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall showcased their dominance of the US distance running field at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in San Diego. Keflezighi and Hall are two of the three members of the US Marathon team, already qualified for the 26.2-mile event in London this summer. Fans are getting used to the sight of Keflezighi and Hall finishing 1-2 in events in which they both compete. Keflezighi topped Hall at the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, TX in January, both earning a spot in London.

Wallace Spearmon Charging Into US Track and Field Olympic Trials

John Ohail — June 04, 2012 11:59

Twenty-seven year old Wallace Spearmon is the first to admit he had his hopes and dreams taken away from him in a matter of seconds at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Spearmon crossed the finish line of the 200-meter finals in China in third place. Ecstatic about an Olympic bronze medal, Spearmon was quickly stripped of his prize on a technicality. He had stepped out of his lane, disqualifying him from medal contention. Four years later, Spearmon is back on top of his game, armed and ready to redeem himself this summer in London. He is on a hot streak as of late, posting victories in four of his most recent races.

Resurrection: Track & Field Star Lolo Jones Claims Big U.S. Open and Russian Winter Meet Victories, Hurdles Toward London

Andrew De Lara — February 23, 2012 22:08

Lolo Jones is no stranger to obstacles.

Oakley’s Track & Field star, the heavy favorite in the 100 hurdles at the 2008 Olympics, has endured a tumultuous past year.

Finding strength to recover physically and psychologically from her spine surgery in August proved to be one of her career’s most immense challenges. But in a show of remarkable recovery, Lolo returned to the scene with an aura of dominance, claiming a resounding victory in the 50-meter hurdles with a 6.78 second finish over Tiffany Porter at the U.S. Open late January.

Walter Dix Edged Tyson Gay In The Latter's First 200m On The Track This Year

July 03, 2010 20:25

Oakley’s Summer Games bronze medalist Walter Dix edged out Tyson Gay in the former world champion’s hotly anticipated return to the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

Oakley's Lolo Jones Wins 100-Meter Hurdles

June 29, 2010 18:54

Oakley’s hometown favorite Lolo Jones won the 100-meter hurdles title at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last weekend.

Jones, who grew up in Des Moines, won her second outdoor national title in 12.69 seconds on an extremely hot Saturday afternoon in Iowa.

Oakley's Walter Dix Captures 100-Meter Title At US Championships

June 29, 2010 18:19

Oakley’s Walter Dix captured the 100-meter titles at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last Friday.

Oakley's Lolo Jones Wins In World-Leading Time

Erin Edwards — June 15, 2010 16:59

Oakley’s Lolo Jones won the 100m hurdles in the world-leading time of 12.55 seconds last weekend at the fifth stop of the Diamond League series in New York.

Oakley's David Gillick Trains In So Cal

Erin Edwards — May 28, 2010 16:51

Irishman David Gillick, an international track and field athlete, specializing in the 400 meters, took a break from training and stopped by Oakley in May. Gillick and a group of top British 400 meter athletes, coached by Nick Dakin, were in Irvine for a few weeks of warm weather training.