Several years ago in the days before YouTube, there was a viral video of Ato Boldon (now on YouTube) doing a 60 inch or 1.50m box jump (approximately). Obviously, people confused this with the vertical jump or vertical leap test, but it is a good indication of explosiveness. And bravery. I am … [Read more...] about The Running Box Jump with Dwain Chambers, Ato Boldon
Dwain Chambers
60m Videos, 2011 European Athletics Championships
The Men’s race was billed as the Dwain Chambers and Christophe Lemaitre showdown. But some forgot to mention that to Francis Obikwelu! I would have preferred to have the Preliminary round on Day 1 with the Semi-Finals and Finals the same day, 90 minutes apart. Instead, the first 2 … [Read more...] about 60m Videos, 2011 European Athletics Championships
Christophe Lemaitre 6.55 60m Semi-Final Leads 2011 European Champs [Videos]
The 60m finals are just several hours away at the 2011 European Athletics Championships in Paris. With a 3 heat semi final, it's go hard or go home, especially with the finals the next day. Christophe Lemaitre 6.55 is looking very good unless Dwain Chambers can bounce back with another 6.42 two … [Read more...] about Christophe Lemaitre 6.55 60m Semi-Final Leads 2011 European Champs [Videos]
Christophe Lemaitre Wins 100m at European Championships [Videos]
Without the Americans and the Jamaicans, the media has been playing the Christophe Lemaitre vs Dwain Chambers hype all week. At the 2010 European Athletics Championships, four men finished in 10.18, yet another reason to lean at the finish line. Crowd favorite Christophe Lemaitre wins in … [Read more...] about Christophe Lemaitre Wins 100m at European Championships [Videos]
Dwain Chambers, Ato Boldon and Box Jumping
Several years ago in the days before YouTube, there was a viral video of Ato Boldon doing a 60 inch or 1.50m box jump (approximately). Obviously, people confused this with the vertical jump or vertical leap test, but it is a good indication of explosiveness. And bravery. I am a firm … [Read more...] about Dwain Chambers, Ato Boldon and Box Jumping
