Aug. 13, 2009
Television, Internet Broadcast Schedule Announced for IAAF World Championships in Athletics Catch Nittany Lions Bridget Franek and Aleesha Barber in action on the world's stage
BERLIN, Germany: August 13, 2009 - Don't miss a minute of the action as Nittany Lion rising seniors Bridget Franek (Hiram, Ohio), who will be representing the United States of America in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and Aleesha Barber (Decatur, Ga.), who will wear the colors of Trinidad and Tobago in the 100-meter hurdles, compete against the world's greatest track and field athletes at the IAAF World Championships, beginning on Saturday, August 15. Along with the two current Nittany Lions, alums Shakeema (Walker) Welsch, and Toyin Augustus, will also be in action, representing the U.S., and Nigeria, respectively.
Catch all the action on television and over the internet at the following dates and times:
On the Internet via www.UniversalSports.com -
| August 15 | Day One - Session One | 4:05 a.m. ET |
| August 15 | Day One - Session Two | 11:35 a.m. ET |
| August 16 | Day Two - Session One | 4:05 a.m. ET |
| August 16 | Day Two - Session Two | 12:05 p.m. ET |
| August 17 | Day Three - Only Session | 11:45 a.m. ET |
| August 18 | Day Four - Session One | 4:05 a.m. ET |
| August 18 | Day Four - Session Two | 11:45 a.m. ET |
| August 19 | Day Five - Session One | 4:05 a.m. ET |
| August 19 | Day Five - Session Two | 12:05 p.m. ET |
| August 20 | Day Six - Session One | 3:55 a.m. ET |
| August 20 | Day Six - Session Two | 11:45 a.m. ET |
| August 21 | Day Seven - Session One | 3:10 a.m. ET |
| August 21 | Day Seven - Session Two | 10:55 a.m. ET |
| August 22 | Day Eight - Session One (Men's Marathon) | 5:35 a.m. ET |
| August 22 | Day Eight - Session Two | 11:45 a.m. ET |
| August 23 | Day Nine - Session One (Women's Marathon) | 5:05 a.m. ET |
| August 23 | Day Nine - Session Two | 9:35 a.m. ET |
| TV Coverage on NBC and Versus - | ||
| August 15 | NBC | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| August 16 | NBC | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| August 17 | Versus | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| August 18 | Versus | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| August 19 | Versus | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| August 20 | Versus | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| August 21 | Versus | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| August 22 | NBC | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| August 23 | NBC | 2:00 p.m. ET |
Official IAAF World Championships Site
Universal Sports Coverage
Interviews and Info at FloTrack.org
Team USA Info at USATF.org
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