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Podcast 77: 2004 Olympian DAN BROWNE on his third 20km U.S. title and more!

Posted September 10th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

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Episode 77 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with DAN BROWNE, a 2004 Olympian, on earning his third 20km U.S. title.

In the interview, Dan discusses his championship performance, why experience will be key at the Nov. 3rd U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials, and his recent decision to leave Alberto Salazar to run in Mammouth Lakes with Coach Larsen, Deena, Ryan, Meb and the rest of Team Running USA

Download the podcast to hear Dan discuss these topics, as well as, the role of faith in his athletic career, his thoughts on triple-jump superstar Jonathan Edward’s renunciation of faith, why an “attitude change” has been the most significant factor in the U.S. distance running revival, and how being a member of the U.S. military affects his opinion of Oscar Pistorius and amputee runners competing against able-bodied athletes.

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Dan Browne
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File Size: 10.1 MB | Length: 14:45 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Browne claims third win at USA 20 km Championships; Alicia Shay takes women’s title

Posted September 4th, 2007 at 8:32 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results

2004 Olympian Dan Browne (Portland, Ore.) returned to New Haven for the first time since 2003 to lead the men’s field at the 2007 USA 20 km Championships, winning his third title (2001, 2002) at that distance today in 59:15. Two-time NCAA 10,000 meter champion Alicia Shay, formerly Craig (Flagstaff, Ariz.), claimed her first USA women’s title in 1:06:56. The race was hosted by the 30th annual Stratton Faxon New Haven 20K.

A group of about 12 men cruised through the first 10 km in 30:10 before Browne, Jason Lehmkuhle (Minneapolis, Minn.), James Carney (Boulder, Colo.) and Ryan Sheehan (Rochester Hills, Mich.) made their break from the pack with a 4:31 mile.

Shortly after eight miles, Sheehan fell off the pace while Browne, Carney and Lehmkuhle each took their shot at breaking away. As the trio passed 11 miles, Browne made one more move, covering the 12th mile in 4:31 and bringing him to the finish 19 seconds up on Carney (59:38). Lehmkuhle finished third in 59:42, with Sheehan and Ryan Shay (Flagstaff, Ariz.) rounding out the top five in 1:00:33 and 1:01:21 respectively.
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RESULTS: Inaugural IAAF World Road Running Championships

Posted October 9th, 2006 at 4:46 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results

Zersenay Tadesse, from Eritrea, Africa and the 2004 Olympic 10,000m bronze medallist, won the inaugural men’s title at the IAAF World Road Running Championships. His time in the 20km race was 56:01.

Although he had been on pace to set a new world record, he ultimately fell just short (13 seconds) of surmounting Haile Gebrselassie’s record.

His gold medal victory was his first and led the way to Eritrea’s first ever medal. The Eritrea team finished with the silver behind Kenya and just ahead of Ethiopia.

Lornah Kiplagat, born in in Kenya and now a citizen of The Netherlands, won her first international tittle and also set a new world record in the 20km. Her time of 1:03.21 defeated the old record, set by Britain’s Paula Radcliffe in 2001, by five seconds.

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Race Preview: IAAF World Road Running Championships (Sunday, 10/8/06)

Posted October 6th, 2006 at 11:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results

ryan hall.jpeg This coming Sunday, October 8th, IAAF will host it’s first World Road Running Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. The event replaces the IAAF’s former World Half Marathon Championships. Individual winners of the event will receive $30,000 and $15,000 for a team win. The total prize purse equals $245,000.

However, money won’t be the only thing at stake on Sunday as many of the top road runners from around the world, including men from 36 nations and women from 29, will be running their hearts out for both personal and national pride. This should all combine to make this inaugural race both action-packed and extremely competitive.

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