Daniel Petty

Digital Director of Audience Development

Daniel Petty

Digital Director of Audience Development for 抖阴ap. He is a former senior editor, director of audience development, digital director of sports and social media editor at The Post. He has covered running, endurance and outdoors sports for years for The Denver Post and other publications. Outside of work, he enjoys running, cycling, snowboarding and hiking. He left The Post on April 30, 2017.

EUGENE, OR - JULY 2: Laura Thweatt (L) leads the women's 10,000 meters with Molly Huddle (R) during Day 2 of the Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field on July 2, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post)

Laura Thweatt, now running with confidence, makes second push to make U.S. Olympic team

July 26, 2016 at 4:46 p.m.

Laura Thweatt missed a qualifying spot in the women's 10K on Saturday and now returns on Thursday to try to qualify in the 5K for the U.S. team and punch...

Emma Coburn, Shalaya Kipp and Megan Rolland run.

How to watch Day 7 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 2016

July 26, 2016 at 4:45 p.m.

Day 7 on Thursday will feature numerous Colorado athletes, including Emma Coburn in her steeplechase final and Jenny Simpson in 1500 meter qualifying.

For Colorado’s Joe Morris, Olympic trials 100 an improvement over 2012

July 5, 2016 at 12:07 p.m.

Former University of Colorado sprinter Joe Morris left Colorado two years ago to train in Portland. On Sunday, he finished 19th in the 100 meters at the Olympic Trials.

EUGENE, OR - JULY 4: Boris Berian (R) embraces Clayton Murphy (L) after they finished second and first in the men's 800 meter final during Day 4 of the Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post)

Boris Berian secures spot at Rio with second place in 800 meters at Olympic Trials

July 26, 2016 at 5:05 p.m.

Boris Berian qualified for the Rio Olympics on Monday in the men's 800, finishing second behind Clayton Murphy in 1 minute, 44.92 seconds.

Emma Coburn (R) and Megan Rolland (L) compete during Heat 3 of the women's 3000 meter steeplechase during Day 4 of the Olympic Track and Field Trials at Hayward Field on July 4, 2016, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Emma Coburn sails easily through steeplechase qualifiers at Olympic Trials

July 26, 2016 at 4:44 p.m.

Emma Coburn led the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase Monday with the top time in qualifiers to advance to Thursday's final at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Justin Gatlin wins the men's 100 meters at the Olympic Trials.

Changing of the guard in men’s 100 meters in Olympic Trials, but Justin Gatlin remains

July 4, 2016 at 12:39 a.m.

In 2004, Marvin Bracy was in just the fourth grade when Justin Gatlin competed in his first Olympics聽in Athens, where he won聽gold in the 100 meters and bronze in the...

American runner Boris Berian competes during the men's 800-meter heats during the World Indoor Championships in Portland, Ore., on March 18, 2016.

How to Watch Day 4 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials

July 26, 2016 at 5:06 p.m.

Colorado Springs native Boris Berian will get his shot to make the Rio Olympic team in the men's 800-meter final, the night's marquee event.

Allyson Felix smiles after winning the Olympic Trials 400 meters.

Allyson Felix, LaShawn Merritt win 400 meters to punch ticket to Rio Olympics

July 3, 2016 at 9:56 p.m.

Allyson Felix and LaShawn Merritt both posted the fastest times in the world this year at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on Sunday to earn spots at the...

Justin Gatlin at the U.S. Olympic Trials

Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay expect Usain Bolt to race at Rio Olympics

July 3, 2016 at 3:36 p.m.

Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and other U.S. sprinters, who raced in the first round of the 100 meters on Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, expect Usain...

How to Watch Day 3 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials

July 3, 2016 at 6:25 p.m.

Sunday is a day almost exclusively for the sprints and the field events, with finals in the men's and women's 100 and 400 meters.

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Laura Thweatt, now running with confidence, makes second push to make U.S. Olympic team

How to watch Day 7 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 2016

For Colorado’s Joe Morris, Olympic trials 100 an improvement over 2012

Boris Berian secures spot at Rio with second place in 800 meters at Olympic Trials

Emma Coburn sails easily through steeplechase qualifiers at Olympic Trials

Changing of the guard in men’s 100 meters in Olympic Trials, but Justin Gatlin remains

How to Watch Day 4 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials

Allyson Felix, LaShawn Merritt win 400 meters to punch ticket to Rio Olympics

Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay expect Usain Bolt to race at Rio Olympics

How to Watch Day 3 of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials