NEW TRACK EVENT PLANNED FOR 2018

Coming off a 30-medal performance in the world championships, U.S. track and field athletes will have a chance to compete in London again next summer in a new event called “The Meet.” USA Track and Field and British Athletics announced Wednesday that their teams will go head-to-head on July 21. “The Meet” will feature running, jumping, hurdling and relay events in a twohour competition.