In the past 18 months this Blog has been around, we've had a few great ones pass away in such a short period of time: Al Oerter Herb McKenley Peter Norman Robert Taylor And now Larry James. Larry James is best known for his silver medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in the 400 … [Read more...] about Obituaries – 400 meter Specialist Larry James 1947-2008
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6 x 400m Races in 5 Consecutive Days?
October is the 48th anniversary of the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. You've probably seen the highlights on Facebook. Those Games will be best remembered by the Tommie Smith & John Carlos protest, but other track fans will remember sub 10 for 100m, sub 20 for 200m, and sub 44 for … [Read more...] about 6 x 400m Races in 5 Consecutive Days?
Do Curves Matter?
Do Curves Matter in the 200m or 400m? Everyone dreads lane 1 for the 200m (curve too tight), or dreads lane 8 (or 9) for the 400m (running scared). Track and field news has complied the best performance known to have been achieved in each lane of the track in each of the curve-affected events … [Read more...] about Do Curves Matter?
Do you need 200 Meter Speed for 400 Meters? #Beijing2015
This list proves you don’t need to run sub 20.00 for a 200m to break 44, but it certainly helps! One thing is certain, you must have decent 200m speed if you plan on racing at the World or Olympic level. There are probably a few errors or omissions in this compilation, but you get the general … [Read more...] about Do you need 200 Meter Speed for 400 Meters? #Beijing2015
Lee Evans: A Plea for Help
If you are a reader of SpeedEndurance, you don't need a reminder of who Lee Evans is. On the Track side, he is a 2-time Gold medalist from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics in the 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay. He was the first man to break the 44 second barrier, along with Larry James running … [Read more...] about Lee Evans: A Plea for Help
Vince Matthews Inducted to the USATF Hall of Fame
I want to congratulate Vince Matthews on being inducted to the USATF Hall of fame. I wrote about the Munich incident last February in Black History month because most people remembered Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ demonstration in 1968. If you haven’t read his biography My race be won by Vince … [Read more...] about Vince Matthews Inducted to the USATF Hall of Fame
Lee Evans to Sell Gold Medals from 1968 Protest at Mexico City Olympics
In an exclusive interview with Lee Evans, the 1968 Olympic 400 meter champion and anchor leg of the 4x400m relay (both World Records), I asked him on why he has decided to sell his Gold Medals from those Games. SpeedEndurance.com: As you may be aware, Tommie Smith tried to sell his Gold medal and … [Read more...] about Lee Evans to Sell Gold Medals from 1968 Protest at Mexico City Olympics
4×100 Relay Baton Passing – Upsweep, Downsweep or Push Pass?
Is there a preference on how to pass the baton blindly in a 4x100m relay? At the International level, Canada, USA & Jamaica all use the push pass. France, however, uses the upsweep pass. Once upon a time, France held the WR in the 4x100m Relay before the Americans dominated the event. That … [Read more...] about 4×100 Relay Baton Passing – Upsweep, Downsweep or Push Pass?
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
Greatest Relay Leg – Herb McKenley 1952 Olympics 4x400m World Record
With the passing of Larry James, and his gold medal in the 4x400m relay in Mexico City, I decided to surf around for some great relay moments. In that relay, I am impressed how Ron Freeman opened up an insurmountable lead as their second runner. In fact, Kenya was in first place at the 500m break … [Read more...] about Greatest Relay Leg – Herb McKenley 1952 Olympics 4x400m World Record
