TFS News Briefs: 4/04/08
Posted April 4th, 2008 at 1:18 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Olympics, TFS News Briefs
Tyson Gay “Your Season Starts Now”
The Jamaican tourism board’s current slogan is “Your Vacation Starts Now.” Well, Tyson Gay is paying no heed to that sentiment. He’s headed there to do some work. He will begin his 2008 season at the Jamaica International Invitation meeting on May 3rd, 2008 where he will run a 200m dash.
Read more at: [Xinhua, China]
“Glimmer of Hope” For USA Cross-Country
An article in the UK’s Herald discusses the recent 2008 IAAF World Cross-Country Championships and mentions USA cross-country as “show[ing] a glimmer of hope” in being able to compete against the Africans in future championships. The US is also seeking to host the event in 2010 and has asked the Scots for help in conducting a successful event. My advice? Invite a bunch of Africans.
Read more at: [The Herald, UK]
Sanya Richards: “This is what I’ve been training for all my life”
Sanya Richards is ready to claim the Beijing Olympic Gold in 2008 in the 400m, having suffered a setback in 2007 that caused her not to qualify for the Osaka World Championships in that event. Her coach, Clyde Hart said, “I think she’s probably better (now) than she’s been since I’ve had her.”
Read more at: [USA Today]
Philemon Kipchumba Kisang To Defend 2007 Stramilano Title
Kenyan runner Philemon Kipchumba Kisang will defend his 2007 Stramilano Title in Milan, Italy this Sunday, April 6th, 2008. Kipchumba won last year in 1:00:55. The half-marathon event will be held in conjunction with the famed 12km event in which 50,000 people will be competing.
Read more at: [IAAF]
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Tags: 200m, 400m, Beijing, Clyde Hart, gold medal, IAAF, jamaica international invitation meeting, sanya richards, tyson gay, us cross country, World Cross Country Championships
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