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Algeria’s Said-Guerni Retires

Posted May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results

The IAAF reported last week that the 2000 and 2002 African 800m champion, Djabir Said-Guerni of Algeria, has decided to retire.

“I have no more this motivation to run, he said on March 29. “After repetitive injury I decided enough was enough. I am not able to run 200m.”
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Podcast 13: Interview with Olympian Todd Williams

Posted February 12th, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with 2-time Olympian Todd Williams. Todd was the premier 10,000m U.S. runner in the 90’s and remains the 15k American record holder.

In the interview, Todd reflects on the keys to his own longevity, competing in the ’92 and ’96 Olympic Games, the current “U.S. distance running revival” and his feelings on being a retired athlete.

Download the podcast to hear Todd discuss those topics, his training philosophy, being a coach, the re-launch of PushThePace.com, his opinion of the Webb/Hall/Ritzenhein trio and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Todd Williams
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 16.8MB
Length: 00:24:36

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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