See race video via Flotrack. There comes a time when an ageing or no longer dominant 400m sprinter decides to move up to the 800m. Usually it’s the coach who decides this. I'm not sure of Jeremy Wariner's case. Why would you want to move up? For me, anything over 400 meters I take a … [Read more...] about Jeremy Wariner 1:53.02 – When 400m Sprinter Moves up to 800m
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400m Sprinter Moving up to the 800 meters
There comes a (sad) time when an aging or “not so successful” 400m sprinter decides to move up to the 800m. Usually it’s the coach who decides this. Why would you want to move up? For me, anything over 400 meters I take a taxi. But seriously, there are several factors. The number one … [Read more...] about 400m Sprinter Moving up to the 800 meters
Last Ten 400 meters Dash Olympic Champions
I was going to post the last ten 400 meters dash Olympic Champions, but decided to post the last 16 Olympic medalists since the post WWII "modern era". To read more about these athletes, click on the link under their name. Some names require no introductions. This list is a classic, but it … [Read more...] about Last Ten 400 meters Dash Olympic Champions
Where are the Kenyan Sprinters?
Kenya, like Canada, has a hard time trying to develop a pool of 100m, 200m & 400m sprinters with Olympic and IAAF "A" Standards. I can't remember the last time Canada sent a 4x400m relay team to a World Championships or Olympics. (HINT: 1992 Olympics) The Americans are overflowing in abundance in … [Read more...] about Where are the Kenyan Sprinters?
Tyson Gay Manchester 200 meter 19.41 World Record Video
I am sure Tyson Gay is saying (in his head) "Veni, vidi, vici" It's a famous Latin phrase reportedly written by Julius Caesar in 47 BC which literally translates to "I came, I saw, I conquered". Tyson Gay came. Tyson Gay saw. Tyson Gay conquered. When Tyson Gay ran a 19.41 FAT at … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay Manchester 200 meter 19.41 World Record Video
