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
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
Speed Drills: John Smith Revisited
Anytime you have John Smith presenting, you can feel the passion in his voice. This man loves Track and Field. Add ex-athlete turned coach Jon
Will Claye Weight Training Session
TRIVIA Question: When was the last time someone doubled and medalled in Long Jump and Triple Jump at the Olympic Games? Before London, the answer was
Interview with Ashton Eaton
Ashton Eaton successful season was similar to 110m hurdler Aires Merritt but in reverse order. He set the World record first, making him the
Carmelita Jeter Weight Training Sessions
I love reality TV for elite athletes. That’s why I try to post as much training videos from Olympic athletes and coaches. (i.e. Clyde Hart
Fireside Chat: Weight Lifting Before or After Track Practice?
I’m going through the mailbag one question at a time. In past Fireside Chats, I asked Derek Hansen about the Sprint Coach, Strength Coach &
Speed Drills: Clyde Hart Revisited
Last week, I discussed “speed drills” or “form drills” with Gerard Mach. I want to flashback to December 2007 where I had the chance to meet with
Sprint Drills: Gerard Mach Revisited
I had the opportunity to meet Gerard Mach back in spring of 1993. I had just “retired” from open competition at the age of 30 and moved to Ottawa,
