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TFS Podcast 141: Leo Manzano Ready for Des Moines, Drake and Beyond!

Posted June 5th, 2008 at 3:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, College

Episode 141 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features University of Texas senior Leo Manzano, who just won an unprecedented 4th NCAA Midwest Regional Championship in the 1500m. Now Manzano is headed to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the NCAA National Championships from June 11th through June 14th, 2008, where he is hoping to win his 3rd NCAA National title in the 1500m run.

In the interview Leo talks about his experience at the 2007 Osaka World Championships and how the timing of that experience couldn’t have been better. He also discusses his upcoming race at the US Olympic Trials, whether or not he will turn pro and how the 90 degree heat he’s experienced all spring while training will help him.

Download the podcast to listen to Leo talk about his long-term goals, both running and otherwise, the favorite race of his distinguished career and his advice to young runners.

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Host: Jimmie Markham | Guest: Leo Manzano
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 9.15 MB | Length: 00:13:20