It's over. The Paris Olympic Games has ended. Easily one of the greatest Games ever, from a track and field standpoint. Just fantastic competition. We haven't seen anything like it since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Which means that for a lot of fans, this is the best meet they've ever witnessed 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...
Pre Trials Thoughts
Jun 17th, 2024
9:24 am PDT
9:24 am PDT
With most country's selection meets literally days away, there are still many many questions regarding who will be lining up in Paris France. Not sure I can remember a year with so many late debuts, or so few competitions for athletes that should be in contention. Usually by now, I have a pretty good idea who will be on Team USA Read More...
Two Weeks Until Trials
Jun 10th, 2024
11:15 am PDT
11:15 am PDT
As the NCAA Championships end. The European Championships begin to hit their stride. And the New York Grand Prix is in the books. We sit two weeks away from the Olympic Trials! Usually by now, things are pretty solidified as far as who the strong contenders for Team USA are. As I look at my own notes, and graphs, etc however, I'm still hesitant on many many spots for this team Read More...
Early Trials Thoughts
Jun 3rd, 2024
5:24 am PDT
5:24 am PDT
It's about that time. We're about three weeks until the Olympic Trials. Here in the US that's what we call our Olympic team selection meet. Other countries call it something else. While still others use a completely different selection process. No matter what it's called, or how it's done, by the end of June we will know who will be competing in Paris! As the season has progressed, there has been much talk about the competitions to date and how athletes have looked Read More...
Story Lines Heading to Paris
Mar 15th, 2024
5:58 pm PDT
5:58 pm PDT
We're finally ready to go play outside! As exciting as this year's indoor season was, outdoors is always better. If that's the case, this is going to be a season for the ages. Especially the ending with Noah Lyles running the 4x4 and others saying, yo I wanted to do that! That is what Olympic seasons are about Read More...
Noah and the 4×4
Mar 4th, 2024
9:47 am PST
9:47 am PST
Of all the competitions in track and field, the World Indoor Championships tends to be one of the least popular championship meets in the sport. That's typically because most athletes are still in their base training mode. As a result, the fields in most events aren't nearly as deep as they will be come Olympic Trials time Read More...