t-and-f: mystery solved?

2000-09-14 Thread Andre Sammartino
I think i may have managed to manoeuvre my way through the impenetrable mass that is the official Olympics site and find the fields for the various track and field events. No idea how i got to the page or where the links to it might be... Here goes: The list of men's 100m runners:

t-and-f: MSNBC, CNBC coverage

2000-09-14 Thread Jay Ulfelder
Apologies if this is repetitive; I do the digest. According to NBC's announced plans, there will be *no* track and field broadcast on either MSNBC or CNBC. Those networks are mostly being used to broadcast complete games of various ball sports. -Jay

t-and-f: A European preview on the Olympic Games

2000-09-14 Thread Wilmar K
A message from the European Athletic Association. It's not great, but interesting anyway. Especially for people who are looking for specific team selections. Regards, WK [EMAIL PROTECTED] schreef: European Athletic Association (EAA)! The following message has been written on the EAA News

t-and-f: For a satellite view of Sydney's Olympic Park

2000-09-14 Thread FranciCash
For a satellite view of Sydney's Olympic Park visit www.skyreport.com

Re: t-and-f: Our Worst Fears Officially Confirmed

2000-09-14 Thread Conway
Kurt Bray said: We've long observed from the broadcast content that NBC was much more interested in showing tearful features than the competition, but now they are boldly admitting as much out loud. In a special advertising supplement in the recent Sports Illustrated there is a piece

Re: t-and-f: mystery solved?

2000-09-14 Thread Conway
Andre Sammartino said: I think i may have managed to manoeuvre my way through the impenetrable mass that is the official Olympics site and find the fields for the various track and field events. No idea how i got to the page or where the links to it might be... Thanks .. That is very

t-and-f: A professional Prediction

2000-09-14 Thread Horace Grant
I know that Roger Ruth in particular would love this one. I hope he gets in touch with this prof. Anyway, this is the link to an interesting article proposing that a nation's medal haul can be predicted based on national income and population. Bad news for the US though because there wil lbe yet

t-and-f: NBC supports Toronto Olympic bid

2000-09-14 Thread Paul V. Tucknott
NBC supports Toronto Olympic bid WebPosted Thu Sep 14 10:51:41 2000 CBC SPORTS ONLINE - A powerful American television network executive has thrown his support behind Toronto's bid to host the 2008 Olympics. Dick Ebersol, the head of NBC Sports and its Olympics coverage, cites Toronto's

t-and-f: Amy Rudolph

2000-09-14 Thread grenier
In a meet in Sydney on Thursday, 14th Sept, Rudolph ran 5:38.09 for 2000 in a mixed race which is the 5th fastest on the US All Time List. Only three others have run faster. Peters is just ahead of her with 5:38.08. George

t-and-f: Amy Rudolph

2000-09-14 Thread grenier
In a meet in Sydney on Thursday, 14th Sept, Rudolph ran 5:38.09 for 2000 in a mixed race which is the 5th fastest on the US All Time List. Only three others have run faster. Peters is just ahead of her with 5:38.08. George

t-and-f: NBC's Olympic schedule for USA

2000-09-14 Thread James Fields
The Track Field listserv, via Univ. of Oregon server, shared this week's USATF website version of the NBC-TV schedule for Olympic coverage, noting that all times are Eastern (and subject to change). The network's website nbcolympics.com had previously displayed its full USA telecast schedule

t-and-f: Alan Culpeper Article

2000-09-14 Thread Michael Rohl
http://www.borderlandnews.com/stories/sports/todaysstories/2914-44638.shtml Good Training, Michael Rohl

t-and-f: AA Information Release - Results of Pre-Olympic Warmup Meet held on SIAC #1 Track, Sydney on Thursday, 14th September 2000

2000-09-14 Thread Andre Sammartino
ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA INFORMATION RELEASE Results of Pre-Olympic Warmup Meet held on SIAC #1 Track, Sydney on Thursday, 14th September 2000 MEN 100 metres Heat 1: (-0.3) 1. Deji Aliu (NGR) 10.19; 2. Mathew Quinn (RSA) 10.48; 3. Dejan Jojnovic (CRO) 10.60; 4. Slaven Krajacic (CRO) 10.71; 5. Iram

Re: t-and-f: mystery solved?

2000-09-14 Thread Alan Shank
Andre Sammartino wrote: I think i may have managed to manoeuvre my way through the impenetrable mass that is the official Olympics site and find the fields for the various track and field events. No idea how i got to the page or where the links to it might be... Here goes: The list of

Re: t-and-f: Our Worst Fears Officially Confirmed

2000-09-14 Thread Phil Weishaar
I also read the SI article Kurt Bray referred to. Read a little farther and you get this: "As long as (network) televison tells the human stories, that's what they want. If they care about the individual athletes, they'll figure out what the sports are about." Then comes this comment: "But

t-and-f: Greene on fire in Sydney

2000-09-14 Thread Paul V. Tucknott
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/olympics2000/athletics-track/newsid_925000/925610.stm Maurice Greene has unofficially broken his 100m world record, after a sensational training session at Sydney's Olympic Stadium. The US sprinter clocked 9.78secs, 0.1secs inside his own world mark on

t-and-f: Bullish Macey no flash in the pan

2000-09-14 Thread Eamonn Condon
Electronic Telegraph Friday 15 September 2000 Tom Knight DECATHLETE Dean Macey was a surprise silver medallist at last year's world championships and is eager to prove he is no one-hit wonder. Macey's performance in Seville proved a life-changing experience for the 22-year-old from Canvey

Re: t-and-f: Greene on fire in Sydney

2000-09-14 Thread R.T.
Maurice Greene has unofficially broken his 100m world record, after a sensational training session at Sydney's Olympic Stadium. The US sprinter clocked 9.78secs, 0.1secs inside his own world mark on just his fifth hard sprint of the afternoon. snip The time for his training run was not recorded

t-and-f: Favorites Survey 100, 200, 400, 800

2000-09-14 Thread Steve Bennett
There is a survey to find out the favorites in 100m 200m 400m and 800m at http://www.oztrack.com/survey/msprint.htm It has been restarted with the latest names. Will be very interesting in a few of these events. The 800m and 200m now have many possibilities. No clear cut favorites other than

Re: t-and-f: AA Information Release - Results of Pre-Olympic Warmup Meet specifically men's 3000m

2000-09-14 Thread James Templeton
Regarding the 3000 at the warm-up meet, I think the following result is not correct:- 3000 metres: 1. Nick Rogers (USA) 7.45.97; DSQ - Alan Culpepper and Adam Goucher (illegal pacing) This was a bit confusing because of the pacing clock etc (I understand the clock only started after 200m).