On the Road & Around the Track: TFS News Briefs September 15, 2007
Posted September 15th, 2007 at 2:56 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, TFS News Briefs
Isinbayeva Predicts World Record to Come Soon
Russian Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva (right) confidently predicted a new world record will come soon. With a confidence that borders on arrogance, the world-record holder said about tomorrow’s DKB-ISTAF meet in Berlin, “it doesn’t matter who is there, I will only concentrate on myself. Because I am Isinbayeva!” Read more at: [IAAF]
$1 Million Payday Tomorrow at Berlin
The 2007 Golden League concludes tomorrow in Berlin, Germany at the DKB-ISTAF meet. Although Yelena Isinbayeva and Sanya Richards are the only remaining contenders for the $1 Million jackpot, there are still 4 scenarios, including a couple in which Croatian high-jumper Blanka Vlašić plays a role. Read more at: [IAAF]
Terry Fox Run to Take Place on September 16th
The Terry Fox Run, a non-competitive organized run held annually to honor its namesake, will be held throughout Canada tomorrow. Fox, the Canadian amputee who ran across Canada in the early 1980’s to raise money for cancer research before succumbing to cancer at age 22, would have been proud to know that the annual run has raised more than $400 Million so far for cancer research. To read more: [TerryFoxRun.org]
Two Year Ban for French 800m Runner
French 800m runner Florent Lacasse has been banned for 2 years after testing positive for testosterone. Lacasse finished 6th at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. He will not appeal his suspension. Read more at: [Guardian Unlimited]
Isinbayeva image courtesy of: [YelenaIsinbaeva.com]
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Tags: 400m, 800m, Blanka Vlasic, Florent Lacasse, high jump, pole vault, sanya richards, Terry Fox, terry fox run, Yelena Isinbayeva
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