PARIS, France — Discus throw is one of the premier track and field events held every four years at the Summer Olympics. In the discus throw, athletes hurl a metal disc-shaped object as far as they can ...

Jaxon Day didn't need a reminder of how quickly momentum and results can swing in track and field. The Winner junior learned that lesson the hard way a year ago. Now, he's turning it into fuel for one ...

COLONIE – Seeking shelter from the rain under a tree last Friday at a rain-soaked Shenendehowa High School, Colonie senior discus thrower Shantavia Craft had no idea what she was about to accomplish.

When Ian Hansen first started track and field in sixth grade, the Clinton Township resident had to make a choice. “They said we could sign up for running or throwing,” Hansen said. “I picked throwing ...