In this short 2 minute video, the documentary lists nearly all the facts known about Usain Bolt Olympic 100 meters. If you followed this … [Read more...]
January 16, 2012 by 44 Comments
Yohan Blake 200 meter splits (Why Blake will Beat Bolt)
I’ve been sitting on this article for months with hesitation. Here is the preamble on why I never posted it (until today). The problem with … [Read more...]
November 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A Day in the Life of Jessica Ennis – British Heptathlete
If you liked yesterday's daily routine of Tiger Woods, then you'll enjoy this daily life of Jessica Ennis. This article is guest blogged by Louise … [Read more...]
July 21, 2010 by 14 Comments
On Top End Speed and Speed Endurance
On the eve before Usain Bolt’s 9.58 WR in Berlin 2009, the St. Kitts and Nevis newspaper The Labour Spokesman wrote about the showdown between Bolt … [Read more...]
July 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Usain Bolt & Puma: Bolt Arms, YoguRun Shoes, Speed Shorts available soon
May 9, 2010 by 7 Comments
Remember when 9.79 was the Holy Grail of the 100m Sprint?
Like Victor Conte, Ben Johnson news won’t go away. No matter how much of an anti-drug person you are (i.e. LetsRun.com) every time they make a … [Read more...]
March 22, 2010 by 4 Comments
Why 7 Strides for the first 10 meters?
I was observing a track practice recently and noticed sprinters coming out of the blocks onto a 10 meter acceleration ladder. I counted the … [Read more...]
August 14, 2009 by 2 Comments
Coach Glen Mills was Right – Usain Bolt can run 9.52
It appears Coach Mills was right, based on extreme-value theory. Last year when Usain Bolt’s coach Glen Mills claimed Bolt could run 9.52, I bashed … [Read more...]
February 24, 2009 by 3 Comments
IAAF 4×400 Meter Relay Split Times from Beijing 2008
The IAAF article can be found here. Click here to download the PDF file. How were these splits recorded? Transponder antennas were laid under … [Read more...]
December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony – Free or Buy
If you want to relive the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies, you have a couple of choices. You can ask a friend who recorded it on their … [Read more...]
December 17, 2008 by 7 Comments
Mondo Rubber Tracks and the Mondo Olympics
What would Bob Hayes or Ben Johnson run on today's new artificial track surfaces? Mondo has been around since the 1976 Montreal Olympics for Track … [Read more...]
December 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Usain Bolt Puma Cell Mio – Where are They Now?
Commercialism. Isn't that what the Olympics are all about? On the day before Usain Bolt set his record breaking 9.69 100 meter win in Beijing, … [Read more...]
September 28, 2008 by 2 Comments
Usain Bolt Confirms Speedendurance.com Analysis
When I analyzed the 10 meter splits of Usain Bolt's 9.69 world record at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I claimed the 2 main reasons of his success … [Read more...]
September 7, 2008 by 1 Comment
How Fast can Usain Bolt Run?
It didn't take long before the academic world analyzed and dissected the amazing 100 meter run by Usain Bolt at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After I … [Read more...]
August 29, 2008 by 9 Comments
Coach Says Bolt Could Have Run 9.52 in Olympics
I don't think so. I analyzed Usain Bolt's 10 meter splits from his 9.69 Beijing Olympic victory in a previous article. If you extrapolate Usain … [Read more...]
August 24, 2008 by 2 Comments
Who Won the Shoes War? PUMA, NIKE or ADIDAS?
In the Corporate Olympics, who won the world's fastest spikes? Like the Sports drinks and cola beverage industry, the sports shoes market is a … [Read more...]
August 23, 2008 by 1 Comment
Heartbreak for Blanka Vlasic – Tia Hellabaut wins Gold High Jump
One has to feel sorry for Olympic favorite Blanka Vlasic. She hasn't lost a high jump competition in 35 meets, and was heavily favored to win the … [Read more...]
Armin Hary and the Famous 10.0 sec 100m World Record
Here is a great article from Läufer des Jahrhunderts - Die atemberaubende Karriere des Armin Hary - 14) 1960 – Hary, strahlende Nummer 1 - … [Read more...]