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Lead Stories: Thursday, August 21, 2008

World Points Standings:
Men’s Hurdles

Posted June 13th, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Jesse Squire

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Rankings, World Standings

Over the last two days I’ve rolled out my World Points Standings for the men’s sprints and the middle & long distance events. We continue with the various barrier events:

110m Hurdles
1. David Oliver, 73
2. Joel Brown, 54
3. Liu Xiang, 42
4. Dayron Robles, 38
5. Ryan Wilson, 24
6. Anwar Moore, 23
7. Allen Johnson, 22
8. Antwon Hicks, 21
9. Andy Turner, 20
10. Thomas Blaschek, 20

As is usual, the USA dominates this event with six of the top ten positions. Oliver is clearly the dominant hurdler of the early season, but expect Brown to come back to the pack fairly quickly. Xiang’s recent problems (injury in New York, false start in Eugene) have kept us from finding out how good he really is right now. Robles dominated the indoor season but has raced only twice outdoors, losing to Oliver by just 0.01 in Berlin.
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TFS Podcast 136: Drake Relays Teleconference w/ Olympic Gold Medalist Allen Johnson

Posted April 17th, 2008 at 2:30 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

Today on Episode 136 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I participated in the USATF-hosted, Drake Relays Media Teleconference which featured 110m hurdler Allen Johnson. In his distinguished career, Johnson has won a gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games, 4 golds and 1 bronze in the World Outdoor championships and 3 gold and two silvers in the Indoor world championships, including his 2nd place finish this year in Valencia, Spain.

I joined Mike Mahon, the media coordinator for the Drake Relays, Peter Gambaccini from Runner’s World and reporters from the Associated Press, Oakland Tribune and Reuters in the teleconference. We asked Allen questions that covered a wide range of topics, including his career, doping, promotion of track and field, the athletes’ ability to speak out at the Olympics, how much longer he plans to compete, and much, much more.

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Host: USATF | Guest: Allen Johnson
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 23.6 MB | Length: 00:34:24

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5 Minutes With German Hurdler Kirsten Bolm

Posted November 10th, 2007 at 4:00 PM by J. R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

She dreamed of being a witch, never wears Bridget Jones style knickers, has a taste for expensive chocolates, and oh yeah she knows how to clear a hurdle or two! Germany’s European Indoor 60m Hurdles bronze medalist, the beautiful and extremely classy Kirsten Bolm, is the next European athlete to bare her soul under the pressure of the European Athletics 5-minute interview…

EA: If I wasn’t doing this now I’d be…

KB: sleeping.

EA: A phrase I use too often is …

KB: I’ll do it tomorrow.
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Interview w/ Maryland’s 110m hurdler Dominic Berger

Posted October 8th, 2007 at 11:28 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews

Maryland Terrapin Dominic Berger has a personal best time of 13.49 in his signature event, the 110hurdles, and his 13.54 was ranked 4th among D-I collegiates.

Q. Can you explain how you first got starting in the sport of running?
A. I was 3 years old and I asked my mom “can I play track” and I been running ever since.

Q. When did you first realize your running was some of the most elite in the country?
A. At the 2005 USA junior national championships where I won and first broke 14 seconds in the 110HH (13.85), and from then I had the confidence that I could run wit the best.

Q. What is your greatest accomplishment thus far?
A. Winning my first international title last summer 2006 at the NACAC Under-23 Championships in the Dominican Republic.

Q. What kind of awards/accomplishments/records would you like to have by the end of your career?
A. I would like to win a couple NCAA national titles and have few more records before I graduate, and then on the elite level I want to be an Olympic Champion that’s my ultimate goal.

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Clement dominates men’s 400m hurdles

Posted August 28th, 2007 at 10:30 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

Kerron Clement (Gainesville, Fla.) made good on his considerable talents in the men’s 400m hurdles Tuesday night, winning the event in impressive fashion at the 2007 IAAF World Outdoor Championships at Nagai Stadium.

The two-time USA and Visa Outdoor champion had to wait for his moment of glory. Upon taking their marks and entering the set position, athletes were called out of their blocks by the starter. On the second attempt at a start, Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic false started. The third time was the charm as the race finally got off cleanly.
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Podcast 70: American hurdler ANWAR MOORE

Posted August 7th, 2007 at 5:09 PM by Adam Jacobs

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

Episode 70 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features my interview with American hurdler ANWAR MOORE.

In the interview Anwar discusses his disappointment with his performance at Nationals earlier this summer, his “roller coaster” season, and bouncing back to dominate in Rome.

Download the podcast to hear Anwar touch upon these topics, as well as, racing at and his health heading into DN-Galan in Stockholm, his respect and admiration for Allen Johnson and Liu Xiang, his upcoming European racing schedule, persevering to reach one’s goals and his quest for Beijing.

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Anwar Moore
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 5.58 MB
Length: 8:08

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AT&T USA Outdoor T&F Champs: Powell defeats Perry to repeat in 100m hurdles

Posted June 23rd, 2007 at 2:45 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

Among the top competitors in today’s 100m hurdles were defending champion Virginia “Ginnie” Powell, Dawn Harper, LoLo Jones, Michelle Perry (the reigning world champion), and Gail Devers protege Danielle Carruthers.

After an uncustomary false start by Michelle Perry, Powell and Perry blasted out of the blocks. Topping Perry (12.72), Powell once again became the U.S. 100m hurdle champion (12.63) Jones finished third in 12.79.
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AT&T USA Outdoor T&F Champs: Carter wins Tyson Men’s 400m Hurdles

Posted June 23rd, 2007 at 2:11 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

After a false start, the talented field that included 21-year old Kerron Clement and James Carter stayed close together for the first half of the race. However, James Carter then took lead on the straightaway and was able to to hold off a late challenge from Clement to take the national championship.

After crossing the finish line, Carter feel to the ground and his eyes teared up in joy. Carter and Clement’s times were the first and second fastest times of the year; both of whom will not be able to compete at the IAAF World Championships in Osaka.

Top Results:
1 James Carter unattached 47.72
2 Kerron Clement Nike 47.80
3 Derrick Williams Reebok 48.26
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Podcast 17: Interview with U.S. hurdling phenom Danielle Carruthers

Posted February 19th, 2007 at 1:26 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with hurdling phenom Danielle Carruthers.

Danielle, a fellow Indiana University Hoosier, is a a two-time USA Indoor champion, 10-time All-American and the new protégé of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers. In the interview Danielle talks about competing against Gail at the Millrose Games, what it’s like to be coached by an Olympic legend, her upcoming races and goals for 2007.

Download the podcast to hear Danielle discuss those topics and how she has been able to overcome a multitude of challenges, including a difficult childhood and a serious knee injury, to become one of America’s most promising, young hurdlers!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Danielle Carruthers
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 20.4MB
Length: 00:29:45

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Podcast 11: Interview with 3-time Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers

Posted February 9th, 2007 at 3:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with Gail Devers, a 3-time Olympic gold medalist. Known as the “fastest woman in the world”, Gail has overcome a multitude of obstacles to achieve tremendous success.

At 40 years old, and just 19 months after giving birth to her daughter Karsens, Gail returned to the Millrose Games on February 2nd and won the 60m hurdles; defeating many of the world’s best, including her current protege, Danielle Carruthers.

Download the podcast to hear Gail discuss how “40 is the new 20″, her battle with misdiagnosis and Graves disease, the Gail Devers Foundation, being a coach, her new protégé, the keys to longevity, and her thoughts on trying to compete in the 2008 Olympics.

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Gail Devers
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 13.5MB
Length: 00:34:20

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