At the 2010 Gibson Relays, Usain Bolt ran an impressive 400m anchor leg making up more than 20 meters, but it wasn’t enough to win against a strong University of Technology team. Bolt's anchor leg split was 43.58 seconds. Listen to the crowd as 15,000 spectators stand and cheer on their feet as he … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s 43.58 400m Relay Leg Video
Archives for February 2010
2010 NFL Combine Results: Trindon Holliday 4.34 40 Yard Dash
Results from the NFL Scouting Combine February 24 – March 2, 2010. LSU’s Trindon Holliday (WR) 40 Yard Dash Time = 4.34 225lbs Bench Press (max reps) = 10 Vertical Jump = 42 inches Standing Long Jump = 9ft 8in 20 Yard Shuttle Time = 4.48 sec 60 Yard Shuttle Time = N/A 3 … [Read more...] about 2010 NFL Combine Results: Trindon Holliday 4.34 40 Yard Dash
When does Daylight Saving Time Begin in 2010?
Or, when does Standard Time end? The answer: it depends. The United States, Canada and some other countries (such as Saint Pierre & Miquelon and Turks & Caicos Islands) extended Daylight Savings Time in 2007. The new start date for DST is the second Sunday in March (previously the … [Read more...] about When does Daylight Saving Time Begin in 2010?
What is your Favorite NCAA Track and Field Moment?
The producers of NCAA On Demand Track and Field have a nice selection from their archives. This includes all the indoors and outdoors NCAA Championships. What’s your Favorite NCAA Track and Field Moment? If you are a Florida State Fan, or Walter Dix, surely it can't be 2007! Was it … [Read more...] about What is your Favorite NCAA Track and Field Moment?
Nike Launches Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II with Cristiano Ronaldo
At a global media event featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in London, NIKE, Inc. today unveiled the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, a lightweight boot featuring a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a reengineered upper … [Read more...] about Nike Launches Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II with Cristiano Ronaldo
Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
One of the biggest fallacies in sprinting fast is the muscular legs and thighs in sprinters. I recall watching a meet and someone said “look at the size of Dwain Chambers’ quads!” I simply remind them to look Blanka Vlasic legs with her tiny calves… thus the power is in the hips. Even the … [Read more...] about Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
Coffee is Good. Coffee is Bad. You Choose
If you drink alcohol, you’ve seen the ads where there are different portion sizes for various drinks. A beer is served in a 10-12 oz glass. A glass of wine is 5 oz, and a shot of hard liquor is 1.25 oz.. For the purpose of conversion, 1 US fluid ounce (oz) = 29.57 milliliters or about … [Read more...] about Coffee is Good. Coffee is Bad. You Choose
40 Yard Dash, 20 & 60 Yard Shuttle, 3 Cone Drills #NFLCombine
This week is dedicated to the NFL Scouting Combine, held February 24 – March 2, 2010. Basically, it’s a Job Fair for 300 of the best college football players seeking employment. Everyone will be there and everyone will be watching. A lot of emphasis is on the 40 yard dash, but the other skills … [Read more...] about 40 Yard Dash, 20 & 60 Yard Shuttle, 3 Cone Drills #NFLCombine
NFL Combine Class of 2008 Results #NFLCombine
This week is dedicated to the NFL Scouting Combine, held February 24 – March 2, 2010. The class of 2008 remains special to me because we saw 21 men under 4.40 in the 40 yard dash. and 42 under 4.50 seconds! Speed is one thing, and so is strength and agility. Those qualities are innate (but … [Read more...] about NFL Combine Class of 2008 Results #NFLCombine
2010 NFL Combine Predictions – 5 of the Fastest Men #NFLCombine
This week is dedicated to the NFL Scouting Combine, held February 24 – March 2, 2010. The NFL Football Combine is a Job Fair for 300 of the best college football players seeking employment. I'm a bit biased in choosing the fastest men out of the NCAA. Why? First, I’m a track guy after … [Read more...] about 2010 NFL Combine Predictions – 5 of the Fastest Men #NFLCombine
