With the European Championships behind us, I feel they will have a lesser value with the Games being held every 2 years instead of 4. Conversely, the World Championships are held every 2 years, but the Olympics are every 4. In any case, here is a series of 400 meter races of Marita Koch at … [Read more...] about Marita Koch 400 meter Resume at European Championships
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Darren Campbell on Christophe Lemaitre
I’ve received several emails from readers on what I think Christophe Lemaitre. First, I think it’s refreshing to see young talent (regardless of the colour of his skin) with amazing potential. Hopefully his parents and management team will keep him level headed, just like Alyson … [Read more...] about Darren Campbell on Christophe Lemaitre
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
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]
