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Olympic History

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December 8, 2020

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

Category icon400 meters,  Coaching,  Injury Prevention,  Olympic History,  Sport Psychology,  Success,  Track & Field,  Training

Tanni Grey-Thompson with Jimson Lee

April 10, 2020

My meeting with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

I finally met Tanni Grey-Thompson. Yes, The Right Honourable Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. And I even shook her hand. But this was last year,

Category iconCoaching,  Olympic History,  Track & Field

February 13, 2019

Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi: Looking to Past for its Athletics Future [Part 2]

>> Click here for Part 1. This article is written by Myles Schrag, a freelance writer based in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. He is working with Ron

Category icon800m-Mile,  Olympic History,  Track & Field

February 11, 2019

Brothers across the miles: Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi, Looking to Past for its Athletics Future

This article is written by Myles Schrag, a freelance writer based in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. He is working with Ron Davis and Filbert Bayi on their

Category icon800m-Mile,  Coaching,  Olympic History,  Success,  Track & Field

January 23, 2017

Did you Forget Mike Agostini’s Birthday Today?

Mike Agostini would be 82 years old today. Sadly, he passed away on May 12, 2016. On August 7, 1954 during the Empire Games (now called the

Category iconCoaching,  Olympic History,  Podcasts

August 6, 2016

Filbert Bayi & Tanzania’s Journey To First Ever Olympic Games Medals

This story was written by Ronald W. Davis.  Credit to Tariq Shakoor for editing this article.  Read more about Ron at Interview with Ron Davis, former

Category iconCoaching,  Olympic History,  Success,  Track & Field Tag iconRon Davis

April 28, 2015

Why are English and French the Official Olympic Languages?

Why are English and French the Official Olympic Languages? Because the founder of the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and “father” of the

Category iconLondon 2012 Olympics,  Olympic History,  Track & Field

November 8, 2014

The Effect of the Berlin Wall Going Down

November 9, 1989. 25 Years ago today. Where were you? It doesn't really matter because what does matter is the freedom for all people.  We

Category iconLife & Culture,  Olympic History,  Track & Field

November 7, 2014

The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy

John Akii-Bua (December 3, 1949 – June 20, 1997) was a Ugandan hurdler coached by famed British-born coach Malcolm Arnold. He won the 400 meter

Category iconCoaching,  Olympic History,  Track & Field

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