I've been asked this question a lot, so it's best I write them down. 16 teams will qualify for both Men's & Women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay, as well as the Mixed 4x400. The Olympics or World Championships will have 2 semi-finals using a Top 3 (Q), and next 2 fastest times (q) for advancement … [Read more...] about How the World Relays Repechage Works
Olympic History
Visiting Athens, Greece, site of first Modern Olympic Games
Part 2 will visit Marathon and the original starting line of the famed 40km run (now 42.195km) to Athens, and Part 3 will visit Ancient Olympia. If you are going to Athens, then as a Track & Field fan you must visit the original the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the 1896 Olympic … [Read more...] about Visiting Athens, Greece, site of first Modern Olympic Games
Day 4: EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020: Long Jump, 200m, 100mH, Discus & Pole Vault (Rain!), 400m, 400mH & 5000m
FIRST VIRTUAL OLYMPICS COACHES CORNER Today was Day 4 of our athletics Track and Fields Virtual Coaches Corner to discuss today’s events at the Tokyo olympics. Participants included coaches at the Tokyo olympics. The EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020 is a free event organised … [Read more...] about Day 4: EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020: Long Jump, 200m, 100mH, Discus & Pole Vault (Rain!), 400m, 400mH & 5000m
Day 3: EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020: 100m, High Jump tie, Triple Jump WR, 100mH, 400mH, 400m, 800m
FIRST VIRTUAL OLYMPICS COACHES CORNER Today was Day 3 of our athletics Track and Fields Virtual Coaches Corner to discuss today’s events at the Tokyo olympics. Participants included coaches at the Tokyo olympics. The EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020 is a free event organised … [Read more...] about Day 3: EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020: 100m, High Jump tie, Triple Jump WR, 100mH, 400mH, 400m, 800m
Day 2: EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020: 100m, 800m, 5000m, 10,000m, 100mH, 400mH, Long Jump, Mixed Relays
FIRST VIRTUAL OLYMPICS COACHES CORNER Today was Day 2 of our athletics Track and Fields Virtual Coaches Corner to discuss today's events at the Tokyo olympics. Participants included coaches at the Tokyo olympics. The EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020 is a free event organised by the … [Read more...] about Day 2: EACA Virtual Coaches Corner Tokyo 2020: 100m, 800m, 5000m, 10,000m, 100mH, 400mH, Long Jump, Mixed Relays
JOIN ME for our first Virtual Olympic Coaches’ Corner
Join me daily from July 31 to Aug 8 at 10am PDT, 1pm EDT, 6pm UK, 7pm CEST to get Europe and World top coaches insights on what's happening and what comes next at the Olympics, as the games go on. SpeedEndurance.com & the European Athletics Coaches Association are pleased to announce its … [Read more...] about JOIN ME for our first Virtual Olympic Coaches’ Corner
2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies – Did you know?
We're 124 years into the Modern Olympics since 1896, and we can expect a few changes along the way. The Ancient (original Olympic Games were held from 776 B.C. to 394 A.D, so that's over 1100 years! (Thanks to the Romans, who abolished it!) When you think about it, back in 776 B.C., they had … [Read more...] about 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremonies – Did you know?
An Open Letter to Lord Sebastian Coe, a World Athletics Potential Proposal
To: Sebastian Coe, President, WORLD ATHLETICS, MONACO OPEN LETTER Dear President Lord Coe, Reference: WORLD ATHLETICS POTENTIAL PROPOSAL[Fitness & Skill Award for Teenagers: 13 to 18 years old] In the late 1970's William [Bill] Toomey, Olympic Decathlon gold medalist and Barry … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Lord Sebastian Coe, a World Athletics Potential Proposal
Rick Mitchell on 400 meter Training, Workouts and Peaking for Major Meets
Rick Mitchell is a 3-time Olympic hall of fame Australian 400m running legend (1976 Montreal Olympic Games, 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, 1984 LA Olympic Games)The former 400m Australian record holder (and Commonwealth record holder) and 2 x Australian Olympic Team Captain was renowned for producing … [Read more...] about Rick Mitchell on 400 meter Training, Workouts and Peaking for Major Meets
Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
If you followed my Blog, Facebook, or Twitter channel, you'll notice a recurring theme... I care about the Athlete's higher education goals and their track performances. Sometimes, even more so. Why? Because unless you are Usain Bolt, you will make more money in your Professional career than … [Read more...] about Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
