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Lead Stories: Sunday, July 20, 2008

“The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936″ Exhibit Opens at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Posted May 21st, 2008 at 2:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Olympics

A special exhibition is now on display at the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936 will run through August 17, 2008. The exhibition debuted at the Museum in 1996 in conjunction with the opening of the Atlanta Games, and is now returning to Washington, D.C., following a 10-year national tour to 16 cities. New artifacts have been added including an original torch from the 1936 torch run, and Gold medals won by Jesse Owens, John Woodruff and Ralph Metcalfe. The Museum’s website features an online version of the exhibition.

“Holocaust history offers a useful perspective for understanding the questions and challenges we face today,” says Museum Director Sara J. Bloomfield. “This exhibition provides a fascinating backdrop to the contemporary Games.”

The 1936 Olympic Games were awarded to Berlin prior to Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1933. Hitler originally eschewed the idea of hosting the Games, but soon realized that they could be exploited for propaganda purposes.
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Podcast 82: STEVE RUNNER Host of Phedippidations and “Virtual Training Partner” for Runners Around the World

Posted September 19th, 2007 at 4:42 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
After 21 years BR Sportswear is closing out their line of high -quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items!

Episode 82 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with Steve Walker (known to the running community as “Steve Runner”); host and producer of the hit audio show “Phedippidations” and virtual training partner for runners around the world! As Timothy Sprinkle described in the September 2007 issue of Runner’s World Magazine:

Phedippidations is “… a running-centric podcast that combines inspiring profiles (Jesse Owens and Canadian Terry Fox), music … and on-the-scene midpack race reports from events like the Boston and Philadelphia marathons) … [Steve] makes a great running buddy … record[ing] many of his shows while running and wearing a microphone.”

His unique show has and continues to inspire a plethora of runners to run their first marathon and Steve serves as a knowledgeable, funny, creative and motivating running buddy for his tens of thousands of monthly listeners.

Download the podcast to hear Steve discuss his “Phedippidations” podcast, how it works, how his concept originated and evolved, advice/tips, inspiring tales, why any driven runner can complete a marathon, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Steve Walker (aka Steve Runner)
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File Size: 16.8 MB | Length: 24:32 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
After 21 years Bill Rodgers Sportswear is closing out their line of high-quality running apparel. Visit shopfest.com to take advantage of an unprecedented 50% discount on all in-stock items!

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FINISH STRONG with TFS’s collection of famous quotes!

Posted September 14th, 2007 at 7:06 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes, Special Features, Famous Quotes

From Jesse Owens to Dr. George Sheehan … from Steve Prefontaine to Sir Roger Banister … from ancient philosophers to runners just like you …

The Final Sprint has accumulated the most comprehensive anthology of motivational quotes to help you FINISH STRONG!

Pick out your favorites and read them before a big race or even choose one as your training credo!

Have one you want us to add?

No problem; just send an email to thefinalsprint@gmail.com!

Start Here . . . Finish Strong!
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Quote of the Day: 9/8/07

Posted September 8th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“One chance is all you need.”

- Jesse Owens

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Quote of the Day: 9/6/07

Posted September 6th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“I always loved running - it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.”

- Jesse Owens

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Quote of the Day: 9/5/07

Posted September 5th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”

- Jesse Owens

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Other stories and links of interest: March 6, 2007

Posted March 6th, 2007 at 6:50 AM by Allyson Rosen

Section: News & Results

Kenenisa Bekele willing to compete in Mombasa — IAAF

More Bang for More Bucks (Spring Shoe Guide) — Running Times

Sports officials debate removing marijuana from ban — CBC.ca

The Phenomenon That Was Jesse Owens — Runners World

Coverage: ‘07 NCAA D-I Indoor Championships — TrackShark.com

A fresh perspective on recovery runs — Active.com

Interview with Jason Lehmkuhle — MensRacing.com

How to Grow a Super-Athlete — New York Times

6 secrets of running w/ a slower partner — JustYourAverageJoggler.com

Pilates gives the gain without the pain — ThatsFit.com

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Richards; Wariner receive 2006 Jesse Owens Award

Posted December 6th, 2006 at 2:15 PM by Jennifer Lipman

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

Sanya Richards and Jeremy Wariner were chosen to receive the coveted Jesse Owens Award for 2006. These two outstanding athletes had an incredible year; going undefeated in the 400 meters.

The Jesse Owens Award was started in 1981 and is awarded annually to the most outstanding male and female track & field performers of the year. The winners are chosen through ballot voting by members of the U.S. Track & Field media.

Sanya Richards, only 21 years old, had a year that most can only dream of. Not only did she go undefeated in the 400 meter, but she was also named female World Athlete of the Year. In addition, Richards shattered the 22 year-old 400m world record of 48.83 seconds (previously held by Valerie Brisco) at the IAAF World Cup in Athens, on September 16 with a time of 48.70

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Xavier Carter Runs 2nd Fastest 200m in History

Posted July 12th, 2006 at 4:44 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

American Xavier Carter, the “X-Man”, ran the 2nd fastest 200m in history at the Athletissima Grand Prix meeting. Carter, who is only 20 years old and recently won his first ever pro race, clocked a stunning time of 19.63 seconds.

Carter’s time is the second fastest 200m of all-time behind American Michael Johnson. Johnson set the current world record of 19.32 at the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia in August of 1996.

Reacting to the comparison being made between himself and Johnson, Carter replied:

Michael Johnson was a great runner and with this time, I know I’m right up there.

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