I recently saw the question posed on the internet, "Can van Niekerk break the world record in the 200 meters?" To wit the response from most was a loud, "NO". That tends to be the response when talk of a long standing record arises. Longevity tends to breed the notion that a mark is invincible Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
My Favorite All Time Sprinters
Sep 28th, 2012
5:54 pm PDT
5:54 pm PDT
It’s that time of year for lists - typically “Top Ten” lists. And I am in the process of doing research to put together my end of the year lists. While I’m doing that however - there is lots of data to go over - I thought I would start by sharing some of my “Favorites” in list form. Favorite hurdlers, middle distance runners, field event athletes, etc Read More...
London Olympics – The US Finds Its Stride
Aug 8th, 2012
7:39 pm PDT
7:39 pm PDT
We're roughly half way through with the track and field portion of the Games and though there has been a medal here and there,US troops haven't really gotten untracked - until today. The team that's expected to leave with the most medals in t&f, had struggled a bit to this point, as several athletes didn't quite hit the mark Read More...
Kansas Gets Things Rolling Early
Apr 20th, 2012
6:35 am PDT
6:35 am PDT
Weekend results are coming in early as the Kansas Relays have already gotten started with some "Downtown" events. On Wednesday evening the shot putters were up, throwing in a ring placed in the middle of downtown Lawrence. The result was a stunning competition as Reese Hoffa (21.73m / 71' 3 Read More...
Batman & Robin – The Jamaican Sequel
Jan 7th, 2012
9:08 am PST
9:08 am PST
I’ve seen this movie several times before during the professional era of the sport. A top level coach gets a sprinter to the top. Then others join the camp in hopes of having the same success. Soon another sprinter emerges from the group, and now two of the best sprinters in the world are training together daily Read More...