TFS News Briefs: 2/29/08
Posted February 29th, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Olympics, Drugs In Sports, TFS News Briefs
Beamon: 30 Foot Jump Coming “Sooner Than You Think”
The 61-year-old Bob Beamon, the namesake for the word “Beamonesque” after breaking the long jump world record in Mexico City in 1968 by a staggering 21 3/4″, told reporters this week that a 30 foot jump is possible. “I feel 30 feet is there,” Beamon said. “It’s probably coming sooner than you think.”
Read more at: [Philadelphia Daily News]
Justin Gatlin Launches Appeal
It’s official: Athens 100m gold medalist Justin Gatlin is appealing his doping suspension so that he can try to get reinstated in time for the Olympic Trials. The IAAF is siding with WADA, so the cards are stacked against him.
Read more at: [Google News]
Big 12 Indoor Championships Begin Today
The Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championships begin today at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, NE. On the men’s side, 7 of the top 25 teams in the nation will be competing for the title, including #6 Oklahoma, #7 Texas and #10 Texas A&M. On the women’s side, 4 of the top 25 teams in the nation will be competing, including #6 Texas A&M and #10 Kansas.
Read more at: [Big 12]
IAAF Preview of Japan’s Oldest Marathon (Lake Biwa Marathon)
The 63rd running of the Lake Biwa Marathon, Japan’s oldest continuous marathon, will take place this Sunday, March 2nd, 2008. IAAF has a preview of the race, from which will come the final Japanese Olympic marathon team member.
Read more at: [IAAF]
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Tags: 100 meter dash, 100m, 30 foot long jump. track and field, big 12 championships, big 12 indoor championships, bob beamon, doping, drugs in sport, IAAF, justin gatlin, lake biwa marathon, long jump, track and field, WADA
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