We're a weekend away from the Penn Relays, which is typically the meet that sets things off for the outdoor season. After this weekend's performances however,I think things were set of just fine and we're on our way to one hot track season. Things started off on a down note with word that Yohan Blake won't be competing until the Jamaican championships in June Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
Musings on This Week in Track and Field
Apr 18th, 2013
7:34 am PDT
7:34 am PDT
I was preparing to comment on the weekend that just passed, when tragedy struck at the Boston Marathon. As most people did, I took pause to reflect on the fact that once again sport, politics, and the real world intersected in a rather heinous manner. The Hitler lead Games of 1936. Olympic boycotts in 1980 & 1984 Read More...
Florida Relays Leads Weekend
Apr 9th, 2013
9:11 pm PDT
9:11 pm PDT
Another nice weekend of track and field in the books with the Florida Relays serving as the center piece. Florida didn't disappoint with a Tyson Gay sighting, David Oliver debut and some hot running in the speed events. If early returns are any indication, this could be the Year of the Youth, as several young people stepped up into potentially starring roles Read More...