The 2011 Rome Golden Gala ended the same way as the upcoming 2012 London Summer Olympics. That is, with the 4x100 meter on the program (instead of the traditional 4x400m relay) The home team of Italy was favoured to win, but you can never count out the Canadians. Or anyone for that … [Read more...] about 2011 Rome Golden Gala – Men’s 4×100 meter Relay
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Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Relay Technique, Drills & Strategies (DVD)
Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Relay Technique, Drills & Strategies (DVD) This is part 3 of a 3 part series in reviewing Maurice Wilson’s 3 DVD set on Jamaican sprinting. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Maurice Wilson’s resume is impressive: … [Read more...] about Maurice Wilson: Sprinting the Jamaican Way: Relay Technique, Drills & Strategies (DVD)
4x100m Relay: Thoughts on the European Athletics Championships
Anyone who has followed this blog will know I love relays. Why? Because anything goes. The 4x100m at the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona was no exception. It was a shame to not see Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Finals as a UK-France match up would have … [Read more...] about 4x100m Relay: Thoughts on the European Athletics Championships
Tyson Gay 2010 Manchester 19.41 200 meter Splits
I won’t go into too much detail here, because everything that has been said about about Tyson Gay is already out there on the web. I have to admit, I am impressed how Tyson ran this race, and how he gave 100% as seen in the post race interview where he couldn’t catch his breath. This is a … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay 2010 Manchester 19.41 200 meter Splits
Harry Winston Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
Harry Jerome concurrently held or equaled 4 World Records from 1960-65 (60 yard, 100 yards, 100 meters, 4×100m). He attended the University of Oregon on a track scholarship from 1960 to 1964 under the tenure of Bill Bowerman’s of NIKE fame. He also won a bronze medal in the … [Read more...] about Harry Winston Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
Canada’s Harry Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
There will be a ceremony naming Harry Jerome as a Person of National Historical Significance on Saturday May 15th at 9:00 AM at the Harry Jerome statue located on the Stanley Park Seawall (see photo below). As well, they will also name the Canadian Landmark in his honour. Other famous runners … [Read more...] about Canada’s Harry Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
Obituaries: Olympic Medalist Paul Drayton 1939-2010
Paul Drayton of the USA won a silver medal in the 200m plus a gold medal in 4x100 meter relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He died on March 2, 2010. In the 200 meter video below (in Italian), you can see him beating 1960 Olympic winner Livio Berruti of Italy (in sunglasses in Lane … [Read more...] about Obituaries: Olympic Medalist Paul Drayton 1939-2010
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?
3 Rounds for Track Events – What does it mean?
Interesting article from the IAAF Council Meeting notes, Monaco – 20 November, 2009. It states under the TRACK EVENTS: No more than three rounds for any event A preliminary qualification round of men’s and women’s 100m to include only unqualified athletes Relays spread over at least … [Read more...] about 3 Rounds for Track Events – What does it mean?
4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
Here is some history of the 4 x 100 meter world record progression. The first time the 40 second barrier was broken was in 1936 Berlin Olympics with Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper, and Frank Wykoff setting a WR in 39.8 seconds. At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, the 4x100m WR was 39.5 set by … [Read more...] about 4×100 Meter and 4×110 Yard Relay Trivia
