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Lead Stories: Friday, August 29, 2008

TFS Running Podcast 138:
Pat Henry: Texas A&M
Track & Field Head Coach

Posted April 30th, 2008 at 7:35 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

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

On Episode 138 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had the distinct privilege of being joined by Pat Henry, the head track & field coach at Texas A&M University.

Before bringing his renowned talents as a coach, recruiter and technician to Texas A&M, Henry spent 17 years at LSU where he built a dynasty that enabled his teams to win 27 NCAA Championships\. Since arriving at College Station four years ago, he has turned the Lady Aggies into a national powerhouse. They have won 3 Big 12 titles in a row, placed 10th in the nation in 2006, 4th in 2007 and have been consistently ranked in the top 3 in 2008. The men’s team was also ranked as high as #1 earlier in 2008.

In the interview, Coach Henry discusses Texas A&M’s development of one of the premier indoor track facilities in the nation and his coaching philosophy. He also contrasts the LSU and Texas A&M teams, his recruiting classes, the supposed rivalry between the Tigers and the Aggies, international recruiting and much more!

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Host: Jimmie Markham | Guest: Coach Pat Henry
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 22.7 MB | Length: 00:33:06

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TFS News Briefs: 3/03/08

Posted March 3rd, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Olympics, TFS News Briefs

IAAF Gives Track Fans A Chance to Chat Live With World-Class Athletes
The IAAF has a new feature on their website - you an now chat live with world-class athletes such as Yelena Isinbayeva, who will be available to chat this Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM (New York Time).
Read more at: [IAAF]

IAAF Asks That Gatlin Be Banned For 8 Years
The IAAF is not playing around with the Justin Gatlin case. They have asked the CAS to double Gatlin’s suspension to 8 years, which, in effect, would be a lifetime ban. Gatlin is seeking a reduction of his 4-year ban to 2 years, which would make him eligible for the Olympic Trials in June.
Read more at: [Guardian, UK]

Lady Aggies Are Big 12 Indoor Champs
Texas A&M, with 119.25 points, won the team title over Nebraska (95 points) and Texas (93 points) at the 2008 Big 12 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships. Porscha Lucas won the 200m dash in 22.86 a world leading time and school record. Jessica Beard won the 400m dash in 52.61, a PR. The Lady Aggies also won the 4×400m relay in 3:36.45.
Read more at: [Big 12]
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Indoor Track: NCAA Div. I Women’s Rankings (Week 1)

Posted January 31st, 2008 at 2:46 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

LSU topped the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) week 1 women’s rankings in NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field on the strength of sophomore sprinter Samantha Henry’s world-best 200m performance. Tennessee and Texas A&M were 2nd and 3rd, while Arkansas and Michigan rounded out the top five.
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