t-and-f: 800m results from WAVA Brisbane

Y ask Y: Straight from the ANZ Stadium scoreboard to the keyboard at trackside come Monday's results from the world WAVA championships in Brisbane, thanks to the nimble fingers of Dave Clingan, m45 800m semifinalist: (Official results on Web site should follow in, oh about 72-96 hours) M40

t-and-f: Excellent discus result

Finnish Discus Thrower Timo Tompuri had a great performance in Helsingborg, Finland on Sunday. The 32 year old Tompuri threw 69.62 (228 ft. 5 in.)This bettered his own PB 65.13 with 4.49 m, and the 22 year old Finnish record (Markku Tuokko) with exactly 1.50 m. Mats Åkerlind Gävle, Sweden

Re: t-and-f: Excellent discus result

The competition was held in Helsingborg in SWEDEN, not in Finland. Timo had great weekend. On Friday first in natiolans and then new Finnish Record on Sunday. He started discus throwing at the age of 26, so he's caree is only 6 years young. Tapani Keranen Finland - Original Message -

t-and-f: Typo error - Tampuri

Oops. Of course it's Helsingborg, Sweden. The venue is b t w known for it's excellent wind conditions, which might explain Tompuri's result to some part. But the guy's been very consistent this year so he might be considered as a dark horse come Edmonton. Mats Åkerlind

t-and-f: Brannen makes N.S. running history

"A gathering of 400 track and field fans got to witness a slice of history Sunday night at Huskies Stadium as Nathan Brannen of Cambridge, Ont., became the first runner to crack the four-minute mile on Nova Scotia soil." Technically he's not in HS anymore and, I know, most Canadians go to

Re: t-and-f: Brannen makes N.S. running history

Tnanks, Martin - and, of course he's headed off to U-Michigan to join forces with their top notch runners. --- Martin J. Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A gathering of 400 track and field fans got to witness a slice of history Sunday night at Huskies Stadium as Nathan Brannen of Cambridge,

t-and-f: IAAF: IAAF President receives highest Hungarian award

LS Courtesy IAAF, Regards, Wilmar IAAF President receives highest Hungarian award Inauguration of the 2nd IAAF/Westel Youth Championships in Debrecen Thursday. 9 July 2001 - Monaco - With only several days to go before the inauguration of the second edition of the IAAF/Westel Youth

Re: t-and-f: CanAm Results: New Balance Maine Distance Festival

At 8:38 PM -0400 07.07.2001, Michael Scott wrote: New Balance Maine Distance Festival Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME 7 July 2001 3000 Steeplechase, Men 1, Croghan, adidas, 8:26.14; 2, Hughes, Nike, 8:32.91; 3, Gary, adidas, 8:33.49; 4, Herman, Farm Team, 8:37.29; 5, Tate, Team USA, 8:50.60; 6,

Re: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

By the way, Sean Albert (who finished 3rd in the walk in Eugene) also RAN some pretty good miles in New Jersey for Paramus High School and St. Peter's College. He never ran a 4:10 mile to my knowledge, but I bet he could have beaten Jack Lemon. Of course, Jack was already in his 60's by then. Ed

Re: t-and-f: CanAm Results: New Balance Maine Distance Festival

Dave Johnson wrote: I notice Croghan shows up again. He entered USA nationals, but did not declare. Anyone know what was wrong? Dave Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I spoke very briefly with Russ Rogers at Eugene and asked him why Croghan wasn't there. He said something like He didn't come

RE: t-and-f: TV summer

I agree with Ed. Friday night at the track, kinda like friday night at the fights. Now if Gillette will only sponsor. I was in Wisconsin on Friday night ... when the Paris meet should have been on ESPN. I had a TV Guide for Wisconsin and everything, so I know that Paris was planned to have

t-and-f: Khannouchi injured, out of World Champs?

Khalid Khannouchi dropped out of yesterday's Utica Boilermaker race with back spasms which could jeopardize his participation in the World Championships Marathon on August 3. He plans to evaluate the injury over the next 10 days and make a decision. Marty Post Senior Editor Runner's World

RE: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

Hey Grotey Baby, I've a freshman walker here in Ireland who can run 4:12 mile. Sean Tell him to quit walking, and try to be the next Eamonn Coghlan. That is, unless he is setting World-age records in walking also. A 15-year old runner who can run 4:12, has a great chance at being an

t-and-f: Nice website

Here's the link to today's meeting in Nicestarts at 7pm(local). A HREF=http://www.nikaia.org/gb/index.html; http://www.nikaia.org/gb/index.html/A Walt Murphy

t-and-f: High school track history (was Requiescat In Pace)

Dave Cameron wrote: Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 18:56:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Dave Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Re: Requiescat In Pace Too many disclaimers here: 1. Lemmon ran the 2-mile in a time/place where the 2-mile wasn't run. 2. Lemmon's school didn't participate in the

RE: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

He's actually better at walking. I may be mistaken but 4:12 is only about 3:54 for 1500 Thats not world record breaking stuff. There are quite a few 15 year old in Ireland and Britain of that standard, but then again if he actually trained for runningwho knows? -Original

RE: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

There are quite a few 15 year old in Ireland and Britain of that standard, but then again if he actually trained for runningwho knows? 19 year olds are stronger than 15 year olds ... and 23 year olds are stronger than 19 year olds. If England and Ireland are chock-full of 4:12'ers at

t-and-f: women's steeple record obliterated; Jackson AR

At Nice, FRA today Justyna Bak, 9:25.31; old WR, 9:40.20. Elizabeth Jackson, 3rd, 9:43.36 AR. Marty Post Senior Editor Runner's World Magazine www.runnersworld.com

Re: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

Not knocking Pollinger at all, knocking the guy who in the first place did not designate what event Pollinger was setting records in... Obviously I am not a fan of racewalking, but that does not matter. I'm not a fan of the Red Sox, either. Grote adiRP/MMRD - Original Message - From:

t-and-f: Croghan at Maine

I believe he had re-injured a hamstring. Felt he could get ready for some races later in the summer (obviously starting at Maine) but not in time for Nat's. Cheers, Buck -Original Message- From: Dave Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: t-and-f: Croghan at Maine

Will Croghan make one last shot at the record or are his best days behind him? His best of 8:11.29 last year was his fastest since 1995 when he ran 8:10.43. Personally I thought it was the beginning of the end in 1998 as he ran a best of 8:19.86 in that season and then 8:30.08 in 1999. I

Re: t-and-f: Croghan at Maine

Michael Contopoulos wrote: Will Croghan make one last shot at the record or are his best days behind him? His best of 8:11.29 last year was his fastest since 1995 when he ran 8:10.43. Personally I thought it was the beginning of the end in 1998 as he ran a best of 8:19.86 in that season

t-and-f: Women's 1500 in Nice

Must have been quiet a battle over the last lap 1 114 BECLEA-SZEKELY, Violeta ROM 4:06.55 2 251 JACOBS, Regina USA 4:06.69 3 117 GORELOVA, Natalya RUS 4:07.22 4 115 BENIDA-MERAH, NouriaALG 4:08.16 Walt Murphy

Re: t-and-f: Record-setting miler to run(and ran) in Utica 15K

I agree with pretty well everything you say in your post. It's a great race and always has been. Some people from my hometown have made the trek down for it. There is also certainly no such thing as bad press, that's for sure. But I don't think there is anything wrong with pointing it out

t-and-f: USATF Release: USATF Backs Diack for IAAF Presidency

Contact:Jill M. Geer Director of Communications 317-261-0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.usatf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 9, 2001 USATF Backs Diack for IAAF Presidency INDIANAPOLIS - The USA Track Field Board of Directors has passed a

t-and-f: Requiescat In Pace

Many states do things their own way: Washington state -- the city of Seattle did not participate in the state track meet for about 50 years, until 1959. This may have been because many of the blacks in the state lived in that city; or it may have been a provincial view, opposing the big city,

RE: t-and-f: TV summer

I really like the guy who works next to Larry Rawson (sorry I cannot remember his name). He adds an aweful lot of excitement to his race calls. It's kind of like the difference between our local radio football and baseball announcers. The football announcer has no voice left when he is

t-and-f: Perez gets WC wtj A qualifier

The Arizona Daily Star reported this morning that Yuliana Perez obtained her A standard mark for Edmonton with a triple jump of 46-11 3Ž4 (14.32) in a meet in Albuquerque on Sunday (July 8). No information as to whether mark was wind-aided or not. If the mark is wind-ok - I hate that term

t-and-f: USATF News Notes: July 9, 2001

Contact:Tom Surber Media Information Manager USA Track Field (317) 261-0500 x317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.usatf.org USATF NEWS NOTES Volume 2, Number 60July 9, 2001 Jackson does it again! For the fourth time this

t-and-f: Nice GP results

IAAF Grand Prix Nikaia Nice, 09-Jul-2001 RESULTS MEN 100 METRES - MEN Wind: -1.2 1 Montgomery Tim USA 10.18 2 Zakari Abdul AzizGHA 10.20 3 Bredwood LlewelynJAM 10.31 4 Asahara

t-and-f: Less is more

Netters: These summer TV track broadcasts are probably the ultimate proof that less is more. Unless I am mistaken, the announcing crew, with the exception of the interview man, are not present at the meets. There are several clues to this: the lack of the usual talkfest among the

t-and-f: Results from Nice

Nikaia Grand Prix Nice, 09-Jul-2001 POLE VAULT - MEN 1 Hartwig Jeff USA 5.82 2 Ecker Danny GER 5.82 3 Tarasov Maksim RUS 5.75 4 Hysong Nick USA 5.75 5 Markov Dmitriy

Re: t-and-f: Perez gets WC wtj A qualifier

Equivalent of a Ken Stone? In New England we go one better. If you had been paying attention to the list then you would know the hop-step-jump down Rt. 28 is just hours away. Pay attention. Larry

Re: t-and-f: High school track history (was Requiescat In Pace)

Michigan did not include Detroit schools from the early 40's to early 60's the Upper Peninsula still does not compete with the rest of the state. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 11:15 AM Subject: t-and-f: High school track

t-and-f: World Championship Media Release July 9 2001

July 9, 2001 MEDIA RELEASE Defending champions set sights on Edmonton Only one man has ever been crowned 100m world champion at three consecutive world championships -Carl Lewis, one of the greatest athletes of the century.  His domination covered an eight year period from 1983 (Helsinki) to

t-and-f: Re: Requiescat In Pace

Here's a possible explanation for Jack Lemmon's two-mile New England record. He could have won the two mile run at the New England prep school championships (private schools only) in meet record time. This would have been considered by many to be a New England record. The private schools may

Re: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

Sam, Wait, i'm mixing sports here, just as Mr. Roth was mixing powerwalking with running. DUH?! Never done this, never will. Also, I have NEVER, EVER, made any reference to Powerwalking being part of TF. Race Walking, as an Olympic Event, is such. Please take the time to educate yourself.

t-and-f: Kenyan Team

I'm sure it's been posted before, but can someone tell me where I can find the Kenyan World Championships team? Walt Murphy

t-and-f: Bak shatters steeplechase record

The Electronic Telegraph Tuesday 10 July 2001 Richard Bright JUSTYNA BAK, of Poland, slashed almost 15 seconds from the women's 3,000-metre world steeplechase record, covering the distance in 9 min 25.31 sec at the Nikaia Grand Prix in Nice yesterday. The old mark, of 9-40.20, was set last

t-and-f: Holmes is on the right track

The Electronic Telegraph Tuesday 10 July 2001 Richard Bright KELLY HOLMES is set to compete in next month's IAAF World Championships after storming to a brilliant victory in Madrid on Saturday. The Olympic 800 metres bronze medallist has been troubled by injury this year and went to the

Re: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

But we all know that Cary Grant was a DNF in the movie. Some say he intended to be just a rabbit. Others say he did not have the stamina for the 50k and should have entered the 20k instead. -Original Message- From: Dave Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Edward Koch [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: t-and-f: Top NJ HS Milers...WALK or RUN

Ryan, Just remember that New Jersey is often referred to as a Mecca of Racewalking and New Jersey rules. Congrats on your recent victory. Ed Koch -Original Message- From: Ryan Grote [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Edward Koch [EMAIL PROTECTED]; sean other [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Michael J. Roth

Re: t-and-f: TV summer

I really like the guy who works next to Larry Rawson (sorry I cannot remember his name).   He adds an aweful lot of excitement to his race calls. Adrian Karsten and he is good. Steve S  

Re: t-and-f: Re: Requiescat In Pace

Just checked with the coach at Phillips Academy. There is no info available as to Lemmon's performances while a member of the TF, CC squads. - Original Message - From: John Babington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 10:37 PM

t-and-f: Jack Lemon

I just checked Jack Shepard's High School Track 1944 edition and there's no mention of Jack Lemmon in there. Reuben = This content in no way reflects the opinions, standards, or policy of the United States Air Force Academy or the United States government.