05/12/2009 - 13:23
Stronger Than Ever
by LaShawn Merritt
I ran my first 400 (44.50) about two weeks ago in Guadeloupe. It was pretty cool. My calf was a little tight before the race so I didn't want to overdo it.
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05/06/2009 - 15:40
Honored by USA Today
by Matt Martino
Because of his 400m performance last week, LaShawn was named USA Today's Olympic Athlete of the Week. As reported in the newspaper:
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05/04/2009 - 17:38
Another Win for LaShawn
by Matt Martino
The Olympic 400m champion continued his dominance this past Friday.
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04/27/2009 - 15:30
Anchoring the U.S. to Victory
by Matt Martino
LaShawn and his teammates ran by the Bahamas to claim victory in the Penn Relays' 1,600-meter relay.
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04/02/2009 - 17:46
Time to Tip Well
by Paul Kingston
Stop by Il Giardino's Ristorante Thursday night around 6:30 pm: LaShawn will be there as a celebrity waiter in an effort to bring awareness to child abuse in Hampton Roads.
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03/30/2009 - 14:45
The New Target
by Matt Martino
As the world's new superstar at 400m, LaShawn is discovering that winning comes with new expectations, new challenges, and new roles.
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03/30/2009 - 14:38
Being on the Right Path
by Matt Martino
LaShawn conveyed the importance of living a healthy lifestyle to teens at a conference this weekend in Norfolk, Virginia.
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03/23/2009 - 15:12
LaShawn Gives Back
by Matt Martino
As he gets ready for the upcoming outdoor season, LaShawn is giving middle and high school students advice about building a healthy lifestyle.
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03/18/2009 - 16:09
True Inspiration
by Matt Martino
LaShawn, a two-time gold medalist, is more than just a national champion. His influence spans the entire globe, all the way down-under to Australia.
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02/21/2009 - 01:14
Metropolitan Athlete of the Year
by Paul Kingston
LaShawn has been nominated for Metropolitan Athlete of the Year by the Norfolk Sports Club.
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