On the eve of the start of track and field at the Paris Olympic Games, there are several individuals online taking umbrage with the media referring to Noah Lyles, the reigning World 100m champion, as the World's Fastest Human (WFH)! Stating that Usain Bolt is still the "fastest man alive". Claiming to be "defending the integrity of the sport" by making this claim Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
Too Close to Call
Jul 25th, 2024
7:32 pm PDT
7:32 pm PDT
As I sat down to finalize my Predictions for Paris, I kept coming back to the same phrase - too close to call! Heading into these Games, we are blessed to have a literal cornucopia of talented athletes that we'll get to watch go head to head in the Paris stadium. Add the installation of a new, fine tuned Read More...
Pre Paris Thoughts
Jul 14th, 2024
7:59 pm PDT
7:59 pm PDT
August 1st, the opening day of track and field in the Paris Olympics. We're that close. Yet with nine Diamond League events done - one left before the opening ceremony. A full NCAA season completed. Numerous meets across the globe in the books. And every country's selection process complete. The only thing that's certain, is that we know who's headed to the Paris stadium Read More...
Early Paris 100m Preview
Jul 6th, 2024
7:16 pm PDT
7:16 pm PDT
You know, it's funny how quickly things can change in track and field. In May many "fans" were complaining about how "slow" this year was! I said at the time that there was no reason for athletes to be running fast in April, or May. Not with Trials in late June and the Games a month after that. Yet the mumbling and grumbling continued Read More...
It Doesn’t Get Much Better
Jul 2nd, 2024
3:48 pm PDT
3:48 pm PDT
It's the toughest team in the world to make. That's the general consensus when it comes to the US track and field team. Of course, if anyone has doubt, go and watch reruns of this year's contest. Starting with the second half of the meet. Then try to pick your favorite event. Let's see, you could select the men's 110H Read More...