While the sport of track and field constantly seems intent on shooting itself in the foot, yesterday the Court of Arbitration in Sport issued a ruling that should help the sport in spite of itself. The CAS ruling over turns the following IOC Regulation that was instituted on June 27, 2008: “The IOC Executive Board, in accordance with Rule 19 Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
Why Not Allow Advertising?
Oct 5th, 2011
9:31 am PDT
9:31 am PDT
I just finished reading Nick Symmonds’ post on Flo Track, “I’m Tired of USATF and IAAF Crippling Our Sport”. I’m in total agreement with Nick. As a matter of fact I have wondered for YEARS why track and field has not allowed its athletes to pursue advertising in the same way that NASCAR has allowed its drivers to do so Read More...
USA Track and Field Needs a TEAM Not a Superman
Oct 3rd, 2011
8:21 am PDT
8:21 am PDT
As I noted in my previous post, we lack a leadership presence from our former star athletes within the political structure of American track and field. Whereas other countries have former stars that are active within their federations and/or the IAAF, we have yet to capture any of that talent as we look to move the sport forward in this country Read More...
Where is Our Legendary Leadership?
Oct 1st, 2011
7:55 am PDT
7:55 am PDT
Recently the conversation has resurfaced regarding the CEO position at USATF – specifically the fact that the position is STILL unfilled, and the difficulty that the organization has had with respect to the process. As I read the various comments that have been made, I wonder what has happened to the leadership of this sport over the years? Because when I look at traditional track powers like Britain, Russia and Cuba, I see the legends of the sport from their countries actively involved to help move the sport forward with Sebastian Coe, Sergei Bubka and Alberto Juantorena all in major roles within the sport Read More...