This story was written by Ronald W. Davis. Credit to Tariq Shakoor for editing this article. Read more about Ron at Interview with Ron Davis, former Speed City Spartan. The prospect of making history never dawned on me when I journeyed to Africa in the summer of 1974. I was just excited to … [Read more...] about Filbert Bayi & Tanzania’s Journey To First Ever Olympic Games Medals
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Interview with Ron Davis, former Speed City Spartan
Once a Spartan, always a Spartan. Ron Davis was a member of two outstanding Spartan cross country teams – the 1962 squad that won the NCAA Championship and the 1961 team that finished second. In track and field, he specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. His breadth of coaching men and … [Read more...] about Interview with Ron Davis, former Speed City Spartan
