The night before the race and redemption he had sought for 11 months, Michael Norman cut off communication with everyone in his life but his coach. “I texted him after the 200 meters [Thursday] and he ...

It was the beginning of the USC indoor track season at the Clemson Invitational and the final event of the day, the men’s 4x400m relay. “I think the 4x4, meaning the 4x400m, was what really the most ...

Michael Norman’s counters are covered by empty water bottles that track his daily intake. His journal is filled with logs of carbohydrates and proteins eaten, power cleans and squats lifted, and reps ...