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London 2012 Olympics: Carmelita Jeter Prepares for a Busy Schedule
LONDON – Allyson Felix was just 18 years old at the time and had surprised much of the track and field world by winning a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.… More | Posted: August 3, 2012
At last, time to stop and smell the roses
The Olympic spirit hit Carmelita Jeter once she put on her uniform for the opening ceremony.
As soon as I landed in London, everything felt different.… More | Posted: August 2, 2012
Sports Illustrated – Women’s Olympic track preview
Track and field is contested by more nations than any other sport in the Olympic Games. Yet, track-centric events in the women’s track and field competition in London will center on a very small number of nations: Ethiopia, Jamaica, Kenya, Russia and the United States, which will dominate the medals from sprints through the distance races.… More | Posted: August 1, 2012
Eat Like a Summer Games Athlete
Gold Medal Diet Tips
We may not be competing in the London 2012 Olympics, but we can certainly live – and eat – vicariously through the elite-level athletes.… More | Posted: July 26, 2012
Body Issue 2012: Carmelita Jeter Advertisement
Go behind the scenes for the making of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue with Carmelita Jeter.
Click here to watch the video.… More | Posted: July 10, 2012
Powerful Team USA roster on tap for London
INDIANAPOLIS – Four reigning Olympic Champions and eight current world champions highlight the Team USA roster nominated to the U.S.… More | Posted: July 6, 2012
Carmelita Jeter nominated for an ESPY!
The fastest woman in the world is now setting a new record. Carmelita Jeter is the only female to be nominated for “Best Track and Field Athlete” at the 2012 ESPY’s.… More | Posted: June 29, 2012
Move Over Lolo Jones; Carmelita Jeter Is One to Watch at This Year’s Olympic Games
Carmelita Jeter’s determination is second to none. After failing to make it out of the semifinals in the 2008 Olympic trials, the 32-year-old California native didn’t give up.… More | Posted: June 27, 2012
London Olympics hopeful Carmelita Jeter a worker in progress
The sprinter, who surprisingly failed to qualify for the 2008 Games in Beijing, has since made a fresh start.… More | Posted: June 11, 2012