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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]
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TFS News Briefs: 2/10/08

Posted February 10th, 2008 at 1:15 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, TFS News Briefs

Interview With Wariner’s New Coach Michael Ford
Dr. Track has an interview with Baylor Associate Track and Field coach Michael Ford, Jeremy Wariner’s new Coach. Wariner recently split with long-time coach Clyde Hart after a contract dispute.
Read more at: [Dr. Track]

Specialty Running Stores Face Stiff Competition
An article in the New York Times discusses the stiff competition specialty running stores are facing from big competition including chain storesm online and mail-order stores.
Read more at: [NY Times]

New World Record for Susanna Kallur
Swedish hurdler set a new indoor world record in the 60m hurdles at the Karlsruhe BW Meeting, an IAAF Indoor Permit meeting. She beat Ludmila Engquist’s record of 7.69 by 1/100th of a second.
Read more at: [IAAF]
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TFS News Briefs: 1/31/08

Posted January 31st, 2008 at 12:07 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Olympics, TFS News Briefs

Michael Johnson: I Played No Part in Wariner’s Decision
World-record holder Michael Johnson says he played no role in Jeremy Wariner’s decision to split with long-time coach Clyde Hart. He also said that it won’t affect Wariner’s chances of winning the 400m gold medal in the Beijing Olympics.
Read more at: [Guardian Unlimited]

Defar To Try For 3000m WR in Stuttgart
Coming off a world-best in the unofficial 2-Mile Run in Boston, Meseret Defar is gunning for a world record in the 3000m at the Sparkassen Cup meet in Stuttgart this weekend. She holds the current record of 8:23.72. Her 2-Mile time of 9:10.50 in Boston was equivalent to a 8:29.8 in the 3000m.
Read more at: [IAAF]

IAAF Preview of 101st Millrose Games
The IAAF Valencia ‘08 site (the home of the 2008 Indoor Track & Field Championships) is featuring a preview of the 101st Millrose Games. The meet will be held in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Friday night.
Read more at: [IAAF]
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TFS News Briefs: 1/30/08

Posted January 30th, 2008 at 1:17 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports, TFS News Briefs

IAAF Overrides British Governing Body Ruling
British sprinter Dwain Chambers got support from the IAAF when UK Athletics ruled him ineligible for a “comeback” because of a 2003 positive test for steroids. In a messy dispute that could end up in court, UKA is sticking to a ruling stating that retired athletes must undergo a year of negative tests. The IAAF, however, is stating that they never received an official retirement letter, so the rule does not apply to him unless UKA can produce such a letter.
Read more at: [Times Online, UK][Athletics Weekly][More]

Michael Johnson Backs IAAF’s Pistorius Ban
Michael Johnson, the retired 400m world-record holder, agrees with the IAAF’s decision to ban double-amputee Oscar Pistorius because his prosthetic legs (dubbed “Cheetahs”) offer him an “unfair advantage” over other athletes. “If he was racing at the same time as me,” Johnson said, “I would also think the same thing.”
Read more at: [The Tide]

Wariner and Legendary Coach Hart Ways
Clyde Hart, Baylor’s legendary coach who trained Michael Johnson, has parted ways with current 400m world champion Jeremy Wariner after a contract dispute in which Wariner sought to reduce the coach’s percentage. Sanya Richards will continue to train under Hart.
Read more at: [Waco Tribune]
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Wariner’s Olympic Preparation To Begin
in Australia

Posted December 7th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by J. R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics

In lieu of a cold, harsh indoor season, world and Olympic 400m champion Jeremy Wariner will begin his 2008 Olympic-season campaign outdoors in Australia. Although he usually begins racing in March, he is set to begin his season next year in February, a warm summer month in the Southern Hemisphere. He will be joined in Sydney and Melbourne by 100m world-record holder Asafa Powell, his training partner Darold Williamson and his coach Clyde Hart.

The 23-year old Texan said, “I am looking forward to running in Australia in February. I am excited about competing here for the first time as I prepare for the summer Olympics in Beijing.”

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