A loaded 1500m final exposes a system built for time trials, not racing Before the race began, my wife and I looked at the field and said,… Read more “MYERS WINS BY .04, INGEBRIGTSEN CALLS OUT THE FIELD”
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WILL JOSH KERR’S MILE WORLD RECORD REIGNITE INTEREST IN THE EVENT?
For nearly three decades, the mile world record has been more museum artifact than athletic target, as Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 has stood since 1999. Yesterday in… Read more “WILL JOSH KERR’S MILE WORLD RECORD REIGNITE INTEREST IN THE EVENT?”
Stop Calling Championship Wins “Upsets”
Every time a favorite loses at Worlds or the Olympics, the headlines scream “shocking upset.” Enough already. These aren’t upsets. This is what racing looks like. Geordie… Read more “Stop Calling Championship Wins “Upsets””
PRIDE BEFORE THE FOURTH
Didn’t he watch the men’s 10,000m final? Didn’t he see the three Ethiopians exchange the lead throughout the race? Didn’t he see them set a wicked fast… Read more “PRIDE BEFORE THE FOURTH”
HAS THE MILE RUN ITS COURSE?
News arrived overnight that Australia’s legendary runner, John Landy, the second man to break four minutes in the mile and 26th Governor of Victoria (2001 – 2006),… Read more “HAS THE MILE RUN ITS COURSE?”
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