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Podcast 96: MEB KEFLEZIGHI Pre-U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials Interview

Posted October 19th, 2007 at 5:20 PM by Adam Jacobs

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

Episode 96 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my pre-U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials interview with 2004 Olympic silver medalist MEB KEFLEZIGHI.

After nearly 20 years on U.S. soil, Meb remains focused on realizing his dreams through faith, hard work, a unique appreciation for life and having the utmost respect for his competitors.

In the interview, Meb talks about taking one day a time, the 20 year anniversary of when his family came to America from war-torn Eritrea, overcoming his recent calf ailment and staying confident despite a rough year of health concerns and bad luck.

Download the podcast to hear Meb discuss these topics, as well as, his race strategy and preparation for the arduous Marathon Trials race course, lessons learned from his 2004 second place finish, his reputation for having a “reserved personality”, pacesetters, advice for young Olympic hopefuls, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Meb Keflezighi
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 11.5 MB | Length: 16:45 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Podcast 80: Team USA standout MATT TEGENKAMP discusses his career year, pacemakers and more!

Posted September 17th, 2007 at 3:26 PM by Adam Jacobs

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

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 80 of The Final Sprint Podcast; the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with MATT TEGENKAMP; a Team USA standout coming off of an extremely impressive year; including his fourth place finish in the 5,000m at the IAAF World Championships.

In the interview, Matt talks about his very successful rookie experience at the World Champs, the frustration of coming within 0.03 seconds of the bronze medal, and what he learned about the difference between American and international racing.

Matt also weighs in on the debate over the use of pacemakers; explaining how they impact the sport’s global fan base and how their inclusion and the pressure for world records at international meets may affect the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Download the podcast to hear Matt discuss these topics, as well as, dealing with the added expectations and pressure that come along with his recent successes, the different philosophies held by many European runners in terms of training paces, the need for more knowledgeable commentators during American track & field TV broadcasts, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Matt Tegenkamp
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File Size: 15.5 MB | Length: 22:45 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Why you won’t see a world record in the upcoming World Championships or Olympics

Posted August 10th, 2007 at 3:53 PM by Jimson Lee

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, SoundOFF, Columns

When was the last time you saw a world record in a World Championship or Olympics Games in a middle distance or long distance event?

Sprinters take advantage of the Championship atmosphere, the multiple rounds, and faster tracks to set their world records.

You have to go back to Alberto Juantorena’s 1.43.50 800 meters at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. If you count Commonwealth Games, then Filbert Bayi’s 3.32.16 1500 meters in 1974 at Christchurch, NZ. (more on that race later)

Unfortunately, we can thank the rabbits for destroying that opportunity.
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