There was a lot of anticipation leading up to the Paris Olympics. That happens when an Olympics follows a Games where something notable has occurred. Like when Munich followed Mexico City. After all the record breaking that had occurred in Mexico. It was impossible to live up to that. Then there was Los Angeles following the boycotted Moscow Games Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
Observations From Paris
Aug 12th, 2024
10:07 am PDT
10:07 am PDT
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...
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...
Women’s 200m Outlook, 2024
Jan 12th, 2024
11:42 am PST
11:42 am PST
As with the men's version of this race, some of history's fastest women are currently competing. Though not quite as deep as the men as only ten of the top thirty all time are competing right now. However among them are three of the top four! Including a two time Olympic champion and a two time World champion Read More...
Budapest Was As Good As Advertised
Aug 30th, 2023
7:05 pm PDT
7:05 pm PDT
Prior to the start of Budapest 2023, I foresaw this as potentially one of the greatest championships ever. The losses of several top athletes didn't deter me from this thought. Now that the meet has been run and the results are in, I would say that my original assessment was correct. The depth of talent in this sport is greater than it's ever been Read More...
A Solid US Team is Headed to Budapest
Jul 11th, 2023
10:54 am PDT
10:54 am PDT
Another Championships is in the book. The American team has been selected, for this year's World Championships and it looks to be pretty strong. Our depth across the board is pretty amazing. As we have world leading athletes in most disciplines, both men and women. In many events we will be leaving athletes at home that are capable of standing on the podium in Budapest Read More...
Trials Preview
Jun 15th, 2022
11:07 am PDT
11:07 am PDT
Now that we've gotten past the first big championship meet of the year (NC's) we're days, not weeks, away from US Trials. Days as in about 10. A meet that many consider as tough as Worlds. Given its depth and cutthroat nature. This year should be no different with several high level matchups on the horizon Read More...
The Chill List
May 14th, 2022
3:29 pm PDT
3:29 pm PDT
It seems that everyone has a "list" these days. There's the Bowerman for collegiate athletes. And I've noticed several podcasts attempting to put together lists. The problem that I have with these lists however. It's that it's basically impossible to separate say 10 athletes from the pack in this sport Read More...
Pre Championships Update
May 3rd, 2022
1:50 pm PDT
1:50 pm PDT
This has been one of the hardest seasons to keep up with that I can remember. And that is actually a good thing. Literally every time I've tried to sit down and write about my thoughts on the season, news of something faster, further, or higher goes across my screen. Making me feel like I'm always behind Read More...