Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 4:51 PM Subject: Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson If the youngsters can make it through the rounds, I'm looking for two Americans to

t-and-f: Neither fish nor fowl

The Associated Press story on the Linz meeting reported the following (among other things): "In the women's long jump, Dawn Burrell of the United States leapt 22.34 feet to beat Heike Daute-Dreschler of Germany, who jumped 22.08. "Franka Dietzsch of Germany won the women's discus with a toos

t-and-f: Swedish olympic entrants

Title: Swedish olympic entrants The swedish team for Sydney (definitive): Erica Johansson (LJ Women) Kajsa Bergqvist (HJ Women) Henrik Dagård (Decathlon Men) Staffan Strand (HJ Men) Stefan Holm (HJ Men) Martin Eriksson (PV Men) Patrik Kristiansson (PV Men) Patrik Bodén (JT Men) Anna

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

Are you drunk? franno wrote: The Americans will NOT beat Obikwelu, Thompson, Boldon or Da Silva. NO MEDAL. They could be running 19.2's.

t-and-f: New Olympic Relay Events

[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Olympic Relay Events Ed Koch writes: Replace the World Cup in the even-numbered years between Summer Olympics (i.e. 2002, 2006, etc.) with a World Relay Championship. Go with the standard relay events: 4x1, 4x2, 4x4, 4x8, 4x15, SMR, DMR, SHH. From a US standpoint this

t-and-f: Who Goofed, I've Got to Know

In the KNBC (Channel 4, LA) feed to the MSNBC website, they mention the lawsuit on behalf of FloJo...but they display a picture of JJK!!! Here it is: http://www.msnbc.com/local/KNBC/568257.asp?0na=2257170- Of course, with web flexibility, it may be corrected soon! Bob Bettwy [EMAIL PROTECTED]

t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

The Americans will NOT beat Obikwelu, Thompson, Boldon or Da Silva. NO MEDAL. They could be running 19.2's. I'm almost afraid to ask this question - how do you figure they get down to 19.2? There may not be a medal for the US but none of these guys is going to run 19.2. The only male short

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

On Tuesday, August 08, 2000 9:38 PM Franno wrote: I'm not interested in ifs or buts or inability to make it through the rounds. THERE WILL BE NO AMERICAN ON THE MEDAL STAND IN THE 200M. The Americans will NOT beat Obikwelu, Thompson, Boldon or Da Silva. NO MEDAL. They could be running

Re: American Sprinting ( was Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson)

Yes, Bernard has left school and gone pro, joining HSI and John Smith. As the story goes, they have been trying to hook up since Bernard was in HS. The usual circumstances prevented that along the way, and the usual circumstances have facilitated the union today. I think it will be a good

t-and-f: the system

Its really sad that every complains about the evil "system" that prevented Hartwig, MJ Mo from competing in Sydney. HELLO, it is not the system, it is the athlete. We have the fairest trials in the world. Stop the bitching, cause none of them has complained once. If the athlete fails here,

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

- Original Message - From: Conway [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: franno [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 10:35 AM Subject: Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson The Americans will NOT beat Obikwelu, Thompson, Boldon or Da

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

Don't forget about competition intangibles, "mental attitude and toughness". Capel has got both of those and should at least medal if not bring home the Gold. To: "Conway" [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

Every morning in Clemson, a Distance runner wakes up He knows he must run faster than the van. There's gonna be a few less runners waking up there this year, so SUCK IT! At 07:35 AM 8/9/00 -0700, Conway wrote: On Tuesday, August 08, 2000 9:38 PM Franno wrote: I'm not interested in ifs or buts

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

You sir obviously know nothing of peaking and nothing of planning. I have a question for you - Who have you ever coached in the sprints and besides sitting in front of your computer looking at results, what do you know about track and field and the development of a world class athlete?

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

Let's face it. The world has gone past your sprint coaches. Yes, I'm sure that is why the majority of the world comes here to train ... Do you remember what happened at the World Championships in Seville? Men's 400m final? 3 fastest men in the world? I bet you all thought sweep. Just

Re: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

In a message dated 8/9/00 10:57:42, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Show me that I'm wrong. Who are the exceptions that have won medals at the highest level? I refuse to talk about times run at non-tested meets in the USA. i can't be sure, but I'd guess that U.S. athletes are tested as much

Re: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

Here, here gh - give me hell Perhaps in checking these other nations we can off Mr. Francis and his spineless attacks which run against list charter. jp

t-and-f: NACAC U-25 results?

Listers, Anybody have results from the NACAC Under-25 meet in Monterrey, Mexico? Thanks, Jim VanHootegem Assistant Coach- Field Events Mississippi State University Office: (662)325-8675 Home: (662)324-3191 Fax: (662)325-9051 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

What good is testing when the coelenterates at USATF won't enforce the bans? malmo i can't be sure, but I'd guess that U.S. athletes are tested as much (and probably more) than athletes from any other nation. Very few countries have put into place the kind of comprehensive out-of-competition

Re: t-and-f: New Olympic Relay Events

The athletes might like it provided the IAAF offers prize money as it does for other World Championships. It would give them visibility and allow them to represent their country in risk-free events that do not affect their individual rankings. Ed Koch -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: t-and-f: Micheal Johnson

In a message dated 00-08-09 01:40:25 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not interested in ifs or buts or inability to make it through the rounds. THERE WILL BE NO AMERICAN ON THE MEDAL STAND IN THE 200M. The Americans will NOT beat Obikwelu, Thompson, Boldon or Da Silva. NO MEDAL. They

Re: t-and-f: Re: American Sprinting

And that is from one of those "other, southern" sprint coaches! So now that an actual coach has spoken, where do you go? Willy B

Re: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

In a message dated 8/9/2000 11:33:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I agree, "American 100M Sprinters" have not been dominant since Lewis and Barrel. But the 100M is the only sprint that we have not dominated. This is a misnomer at its worse. The US has been its

Re: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

Let us keep this simple. I hear the complaints all the time about the testing system. There is a simple rule in place that I have rarely seen implemented elsewhere in the world. I remember in 97 the Greeks ran from the tester when they saw him coming. Not one of them was suspended. In the

t-and-f: New heptathlon prospects?

Netters: A pair of new heptathlon prospects may have made their all-around debuts at the recent AAU JO meet in orlando. In the young women's heptathlon, Julie Farrell of Warren Hills HS (our state AG LJ champ) tallied 4,291 points to place 3rd. She is an incoming senior at Warren Hills

t-and-f: Thomas left praying as he misses trials

The Electronic Telegraph Thursday 10 August 2000 Tom Knight IWAN THOMAS threw himself on the mercy of the selectors yesterday when he pulled out of this weekend's Olympic trials in Birmingham. The European and Commonwealth 400 metres champion is only just back in training after recovering

t-and-f: National Trials Schedules

I've noticed that both Canada and Great Britain are having their Olympic Trials this weekend .. Both are a month later than the US Trials and both are 3 day affairs .. Does anyone know why we held our Trials so early with respect to when the games are going to be held ?? And does anyone know why

t-and-f: Hungarian Tables

Does anybody know where I can find a copy? A.C.

Re: t-and-f: National Trials Schedules

Conway writes: And does anyone know why we spend so many days holding the Trials (8 compared to say 3 - 10 including the rest day) .. Is this deemed to be an advantage in terms of approximating the Olympics schedule It's deemed an advantage for maximum TV exposure. The trials were stretched

Re: t-and-f: Why not train to win?

Words to live by. The 9 most important words in running and life: "...never putting limits on how good you can be." Alan "The only one who limits you is you." From: George Parrott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: George Parrott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jim Wachter [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: track [EMAIL

Re: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

- Original Message - From: David Morris Honea [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 11:38 AM Subject: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson) But in every case I'm aware of among current world class US sprinters who did not go to Division I

t-and-f: Billy Herman

A friend of mine (non-subscriber) met Billy Herman at a Stanford clinic last week, but forgot to get an e-mail address. Could someone either send me this info (directly to me) or give Billy my e-mail address so that he can contact me. Thanks. Russell Henderson

t-and-f: Former 60Y WR Holder Dies

Netters: Sam Perry, who once shared the world indoor 60Y record with Bob Hayes, died July 19 in Southport, CT. He was 55 years of age. Perry was a student at Fordham University when he won tyhe 1965 Millrose Games 60Y in 5.9, tying the WR. He repeated that time later in the season in a

Re: Piling on (was Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson)

On Wednesday, August 09, 2000 9:50 AM Franno said: If you ignore Maurice Green and Michael Johnson. When has an American beaten Oba at any event at a big meet? Think looong and haaard. AHa! The sprint relay!!! First of all why should we ignore Greene and Johnson .. They are America's

t-and-f: Re: American Sprinting

You know just when I think that the BS on the list can get no worse it does. For someone to openly imply that sprinters should quit school and that schools Div 1 schools in the south in particular should quit school is crazy! First of all there have not been an over abundance of sprinters

t-and-f: Fw: Not going to Sydney

Track listers, If you think the US Trials system is bad, and I know its been discussed, you should see the system in other countries. Today, I received this note from a walking friend. His recent time would give him the 19th fastest time of the year, 18th athlete. I don't know about you, but

Re: t-and-f: New Olympic Relay Events

I think Ed's idea below is a good one. Added to it could be an eikiden road relay to include distance runners and would simply replace the marathon. On Tue, 8 Aug 2000, CORA KOCH wrote: Getting events added to the Olympics (except to further parity for women's events) would be tough given

Re: t-and-f: Hungarian Tables

On Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:55:27 EDT, you wrote: Does anybody know where I can find a copy? A.C. Certainly- you can get it here: http://www.iaaf.org/InsideIAAF/OrderForm.PDF It's item HF170 IAAF Outdoor Scoring Tables (2000)- and it's the brand new edition just released- Hungarian isn't in the