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TFS Running Podcast 151: Insights Into the Life of Sports Agent Hawi Keflezighi

Posted October 6th, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

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

Today’s podcast gives listeners a unique look into the life of sports agent Merhawi “Hawi” Keflezighi of HAWI Sports Management, who happens to be the brother of none other than 2004 Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi. Hawi discusses Team Meb’s recent involvement with Nike+ Human Race. He also talks about what inspired him to become a sports agent and how he was able to use his platform in professional sports to get involved with various charitable causes while he and Meb were students at UCLA as well as throughout his career. He discusses the philosophy behind his agency’s motto (”Handling Adversity With Integrity”) and how it epitomizes what he and his athletes do, both as professional athletes and as humanitarians.

Download the podcast to listen to Hawi discuss the recent performances of his elite clients, which include his brother Meb as well as middle and long-distance runners Peter Gilmore, Jon Rankin and Jacques Sallberg. He also provides TFS listeners with insights into the inner workings of his own career as a Running/Track & Field sports agent, including how he conducts his business (and his life), how he views the USATF Olympic selection process, his view of global athletics as someone of Eritrean heritage, the challenges of being both brother and agent to Meb Keflezighi and much, much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Merhawi “Hawi” Keflezighi
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 29.9 MB | Length: 00:43:39

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Famiglietti Looks Strong In Steeple Qualifying But Falls Short of Olympic Standard

Posted July 3rd, 2008 at 11:25 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics

Heat 1
1 Anthony Famiglietti adidas 8:25.17 Q
2 William Nelson Colorado 8:26.17 Q
3 Joshua McAdams New Balance 8:26.47 Q
4 Corey Nowitzke unattached 8:27.78 Q
5 Daniel Huling Reebok 8:28.88 q
6 Steve Slattery Nike 8:30.49 q
7 Jacob Morse Texas 8:34.08 q
8 Anderson Smith Reebok 8:35.67 q
9 Kyle Heath Syracuse 8:39.51
10 Kevin Davis unattached 8:52.50
11 Luke Watson adidas 8:56.56
12 Jordan Fife Team Indiana Elite 9:00.59

Heat 2
1 Benjamin Bruce unattached 8:32.57 Q
2 Kyle Alcorn Arizona State 8:32.70 Q
3 Jordan Desilets unattached 8:34.74 Q
4 Jacques Sallberg Run With Us 8:34.83 Q
5 Michael Spence IBR / Asics 8:34.84 q
6 Brian Olinger Reebok 8:35.89 q
7 Thomas Brooks OTC/Nike 8:38.63
8 Max King Oregon TC Elite 8:38.86
9 Lyle Weese unattached 8:41.78
10 Lucas Meyer Oregon TC Elite 8:46.53
11 Jonathan Pierce ZAP Fitness 9:00.88
– Aaron Aguayo Nike DNS

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Podcast 113: American Steeplechaser Jacques Sallberg on Overcoming Injury

Posted January 9th, 2008 at 6:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

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

Episode 117 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with American steeplechaser and Team Running USA member JACQUES SALLBERG.

After being ranked fourth in U.S. for the 3000m steeplechase by Track & Field News at the end of 2006, Jacques struggled with injuries throughout 2007. However, he is now headed back on track and focused on earning the right to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

In the interview Jacques talks about his battle with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, trying to get back to the success and P.R. performances of 2006, and working towards a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.

Download the podcast to hear Jacques discuss these topics, as well as, his special relationship with Coach Bob Larsen, how their different personalities have created an advantageous dynamic, Team Running USA, his work as a high school track & field coach, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Jacques Sallberg
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 13.7 MB | Length: 20:02 MIN

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