No surprise we see yet another superior performance by David Rudisha in Rieti. The track is known for its fast times and world leaders after a major Championship. Yes, it’s the hard track and favorable winds. See conspiracy theories below. Yes, it’s a “straight finals” meet instead of … [Read more...] about David Rudisha 1:41.33 in Rieti (Video, Splits)
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How to Race the 800 meters: David Rudisha 1:41.51
The 800 meters is becoming a long sprint. I would love to see them run in their own lanes for the first 300m, and break for the pole at the 100m starting line. Heck, while you are at it, give them starting blocks, too! But seriously, David Rudisha ran splits of 49.65 + 51.86 en route to … [Read more...] about How to Race the 800 meters: David Rudisha 1:41.51
How to Run the 800 meters – It Depends
I was watching the Oslo Diamond League last night and kept an eye on the 100 meters (skip to video below) and 800 meters. I’ll start with the 800m as all eyes were on David Rudisha of Kenya attempting to break the 1:42 barrier as well as the WR of 1:41.11 After his recent 1:42.01 in Rieti last … [Read more...] about How to Run the 800 meters – It Depends
Rieti 2009 Revisited – David Rudisha Video and others
The past articles on my visit to Rieti and David Rudisha’s 400/800 performance brought on a few emails asking the obvious question: Where Are The Videos? Okay, here they are. I decided to use some high tech server technology and use the JWPlayer to display MP4 files instead of the usual FLV (my … [Read more...] about Rieti 2009 Revisited – David Rudisha Video and others
Myth Busters – 800 meters in Rieti
When you analyze the top men’s 800 meters performances over the last 25 years, NINE were set in Rieti. Canada’s Gary Reed PB for 800m is 1:43.93 from 2006, also set in Rieti. Rieti was also the venue for Asafa Powell’s 9.74 100 meter WR set in 2007. If you are a half-miler, you’ll certainly … [Read more...] about Myth Busters – 800 meters in Rieti
Rieti Italy Revisited
Complete meet information for the IAAF Grand Prix meet in Rieti, Italy can be found here. Asafa Powell set the 100m WR of 9.74 on September 9, 2007 in Rieti, Italy. Videos of that meet shows a very sparse crown in the hills of Italy. Remember, Asafa ran 9.77 three times. The WR lasted … [Read more...] about Rieti Italy Revisited
