My previous post focused on Noah Lyles and Michael Norman, two of America’s best young sprint stars. While they have had some nice performances early, they aren’t the only ones that have been lighting it up. Allyson Felix has defeated Shaunae Miller Uibo in a virtual 150; Ryan Crouser has become #4 all time in the shot put with a monster 22 Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
Where is US Sprinting Headed?
Nov 10th, 2016
12:03 pm PST
12:03 pm PST
The US scored a huge medal haul in Rio - something always expected, but not always materialized. The expectations are always there because of our purported sprint and hurdle prowess. I say purported because in Rio it was our middle and long distance crew that led the way, as our sprint and hurdle crew has gotten a bit long in the tooth Read More...
Olympic Trials Part 1 – Upsets & Speed
Jul 5th, 2016
2:57 pm PDT
2:57 pm PDT
We've finally arrived to that part of the season that really matters - Olympic team qualifying! That means EVERYONE had to show up. That means some of the best competition of the year. That means watching track and field the way it is supposed to be watched - in a stadium; with ALL of the events represented! And guess what? No one leaves early Read More...
How to Win the 4×1 in Rio!
Feb 8th, 2016
11:27 am PST
11:27 am PST
It's one thing to be dominated in the sprints by an athlete like Usain Bolt, but during the same time span we've seen a comedy of horrors take place in what was also an American staple - the 4x1 relay. The American men haven't won a 4x1 in a major since 2007 - approaching nearly a decade! This is tragic, and the first step to righting this ship in my opinion, is to admit FAILURE and move on Read More...
What to Watch in 2016
Jan 12th, 2016
1:24 pm PST
1:24 pm PST
Olympic years are always exciting for sports fans because that global showcase will take place this summer. That means we will see the best that track and field (among other sports) has to offer - the best athletes competing head to head. Sad that I can't say that in any other year, but unfortunately we don't get this type of competition in any other year with any regularity Read More...
US International Team is Changing
Jul 3rd, 2015
3:51 pm PDT
3:51 pm PDT
In today's society age has become relative. Someone 60, used to be considered "old" - and 70 year olds were ready for the "old folks" home. Now of course, thanks to advances in medicine it's not uncommon to have 80 year olds still driving cars and running marathons. Similarly athletics is undergoing an aging population Read More...
US Sprint Future on Display in Eugene
Jul 29th, 2014
1:04 pm PDT
1:04 pm PDT
The World Junior Championships closed out a near week long run Sunday in oft rainy Eugene - yes rain struck yet another big meet here. And while I continue to have my own thoughts about making this remote northwest corner of the country the focus of the sport here in the US, one thing that did become clear is that US sprint fortunes look better than they have for a couple of decades! First my two biggest beefs of the meet Read More...
NCAA Championships
Jun 17th, 2014
10:46 am PDT
10:46 am PDT
This was a very busy week of track and field for the true fan of the sport. Oslo, the NCAA Championships, and the New York Grand Prix were all contested within a four day period, with some form of media broadcast available for all four days of action! Finally, technology and track providing fans with serious coverage of the sport Read More...