The new Omega ”soundless guns” have created an interesting twist in the past 15 years. The new starting “gun”, which made its debut in … [Read more...]
April 1, 2013 by 7 Comments
1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Before you read the rest of this article, or the full article on Stuart McMillan’s blog, take a full 15 minutes and watch the build up to the 1996 … [Read more...]
March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Chip Jenkins, former 600m AR, Olympic Gold Medalist
This is part 7 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional … [Read more...]
February 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Eddie Hart Falling Sprint Start (free ebook)
Before I give you the info for Eddie Hart’s free ebook on the Falling Sprint Start, I need to give a brief history lesson. At the US Olympic Trials … [Read more...]
January 1, 2013 by 2 Comments
Year in Review: Michelle Jenneke pre-race Dance? Wyomia Tyus Did it First!
In 2012, the Internet was buzzing about Michelle Jenneke’s Pre-race antics (YouTube video here), but I have one thing to say: Wyomia Tyus did it … [Read more...]
December 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is finally here! His original 1981 classic has been updated with several new chapters, interviewed by yours … [Read more...]
November 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Barcelona Olympic Museum
This is Part 2 of my trip to Barcelona. Click here for Part 1 IAAF Centenary Historic Exhibition The Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni … [Read more...]
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Rocket Sprint Start Book now on Amazon Kindle
In 1964, Bud Winter published the book The Rocket Sprint Start based on Germany's Armin Hary 100 meter victory at the 1960 Olympic Games. Bud Winter … [Read more...]
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Barcelona: IAAF Centenary Historic Exhibition
The IAAF Centenary Historic Exhibition is open to the public for six weeks from 13 October to Sunday 25 November inclusive. The exhibit is free, and … [Read more...]
June 26, 2012 by 3 Comments
The 100 meters WR, Photo Finish and Timekeeping 100 Years Later
100 years ago at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Donald Lippincott set the official IAAF 100 meters World Record of 10 and 3/5 seconds. That’s … [Read more...]
March 7, 2012 by 9 Comments
Steve Williams, Greatest Sprinter who Never Went to the Olympics [INTERVIEW]
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series Between 1972 and 1984, American Steve Williams was probably the greatest sprinter who never went to the Olympics. … [Read more...]
November 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Christmas Gift Suggestions for Runners: Books in 2011
Since today is Black Friday, the day following American Thanksgiving, it officially kicks off the Christmas shopping season. If you are looking for … [Read more...]
November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Vince Matthews Inducted to the USATF Hall of Fame
I want to congratulate Vince Matthews on being inducted to the USATF Hall of fame. I wrote about the Munich incident last February in Black History … [Read more...]
October 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
History of Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids
Wow, did I ever get a lot of email from my ESPN Radio spot on Ethical cheating or Ergogenic aids. Thanks to everyone who emailed me. I … [Read more...]
September 21, 2011 by 11 Comments
The 800 Meters Should Be Run In Lanes
This article is guest blogged by Shon Grosse, a physical therapist, athletic trainer and performance coach at www.shongrosse.com First, let me … [Read more...]
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World
The new book The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World will be released on August 30, 2011. This is his FIRST … [Read more...]
August 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ghost Runner–The John Tarrant Story
. If you think Jim Thorpe got screwed over by Avery Brundage, then John Tarrant is another one to add to that list. John Tarrant was banned for … [Read more...]
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
More on Peter Snell – Training and Racing
A while back, I posted Peter Snell’s training log leading up to his 1:44.3 800m world record. Many of you know his coach was the legendary … [Read more...]
July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
For Bud Winter, Speed City and Spartan Fans Only
Below is a special section from the October 2008 edition of The Spartan Daily. This wonderful 10 page colour booklet (PDF file, 10.7 Mb) is a nice … [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...]