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Dysfunction Run Amuck
Part V: ‘Jets vs. Sharks’ Mentality & Racial Tensions Fracture USATF Board
Part V: ‘Jets vs. Sharks’ Mentality & Racial Tensions Fracture USATF Board
By Adam Jacobs
Below is Part V of TheFinalSprint.com's seven-part series entitled "Dysfunction Run Amuck: USA Track & Field and the Need for Change". To catch up on the preceding installments and/or to view the publication timeline for the final parts in the series, please scroll to the bottom ...
11/30/2008 at 2:00 PM
Dysfunction Run Amuck
Part IV: Cannon’s Allegations & Financial ‘Mismanagement’
Part IV: Cannon’s Allegations & Financial ‘Mismanagement’
By Adam Jacobs
This is Part IV in TheFinalSprint.com's seven-part series entitled "Dysfunction Run Amuck: USA Track & Field and the Need for Change". To check out the first three parts and/or to view the publication timeline for remaining installments in the series, please scroll to the bottom of this article....
11/28/2008 at 8:00 PM
Status Report: Overcoming the “DoS Attacks” and Restoring TheFinalSprint.com
By Adam Jacobs
As a result of the criminal actions of a still largely unidentified party that used "Denial-of-Service Attacks" to try and shut us down, TheFinalSprint.com's content had been unavailable since about 8pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. ...
11/28/2008 at 1:00 PM
Rome Marathon Offers Generous Bonuses, Prize Money
By David Monti
The 15th Maratona della Città di Roma, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, in the Italian capital, is once again offering generous bonuses and prize money to encourage fast times, according to elite athletes coordinator Massimiliano "Max" Monteforte.
The race is offering a whopping EUR 250,000 ...
11/26/2008 at 3:00 PM
Dysfunction Run Amuck
Part III: USOC Mandates and
A Question of Authority
Part III: USOC Mandates and
A Question of Authority
By Adam Jacobs
This is the third article in a seven-part series titled "Dysfunction Run Amuck: USA Track & Field and the Need for Change".
In case you missed them, make sure to go back and read part one & part two, as well. To ...
11/25/2008 at 4:00 PM
Bauhs to Make Professional Debut Thursday
By David Monti
Fresh off of his NCAA Division II cross country title, Chico State's Scott Bauhs will make his profssional road running debut on Thursday at the Synaptics Elite Athlete 5-K in San Jose, Calif., part of the Applied Materials Silicon Valley ...
11/25/2008 at 1:08 PM
London Marathon Lines Up Superb Men’s Field
By David Monti
Race director Dave Bedford completed his holiday shopping early, opening his checkbook wide to purchase a superb men's field for next April's Flora London Marathon.
Not only has he brought back the top four finishers from his own event, ...
11/25/2008 at 9:28 AM
Dysfunction Run Amuck
Updated Schedule
Updated Schedule
By Jimmie R. Markham
Below is the revised publication schedule for TheFinalSprint.com's seven-part series, entitled "Dysfunction Run Amuck":
11/20 - Introduction
11/21 - How Did We Get Here?
11/25 - USOC Mandates / A Question of Authority
11/28 - Cannon's Allegations / Financial Mismanagement
11/29 - 'Jets vs. Sharks' ...
11/24/2008 at 1:47 PM
Bolt, Isinbayeva Named 2008 IAAF Athletes of the Year
By Bob Ramsak
Olympic champions and world record holders Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia were named the 2008 IAAF World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Gala here tonight.
Bolt, ...
11/24/2008 at 9:27 AM
101 Track / Running Books To Read Before You Die
By Jesse Squire
This is the first installment in a monthly series on good books about running and/or track & field.
Recently a display at a bookstore titled "101 Books to Read Before You Die" got me thinking about books dedicated to my burning passion, ...
11/21/2008 at 9:56 PM
Dysfunction Run Amuck
Part II: How Did We Get Here?
Part II: How Did We Get Here?
By Adam Jacobs
This is the second article in a seven-part series titled "Dysfunction Run Amuck: USA Track & Field and the Need for Change".
Click here to read part one and to view a publication timeline for the entire series....
11/21/2008 at 5:03 PM
What To Watch: Running & Track Events on TV, Webcast
By Jesse Squire
So far as I'm aware, there are only two events coming up this week. But they're big ones. As always, times listed are EDT.
NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships
CBS College Sports and NCAA.com, Noon - 1:30 PM Monday ...
11/21/2008 at 9:47 AM
Dysfunction Run Amuck
Part I: USA Track & Field and the Need for Change
Part I: USA Track & Field and the Need for Change
By Adam Jacobs
The upcoming presidential election for the sport’s national governing body, U.S.A. Track & Field (USATF), comes at a critical juncture in the history of the organization. Recently ...
11/20/2008 at 2:00 PM
Industry and Events News Wrap-Up
By David Monti
CLAY, BROWN TRAFTON WIN 2008 JESSE OWENS AWARDS:
Olympic gold medalists Bryan Clay (decathlon) and Stephanie Brown Trafton (discus) on Tuesday were named winners of the 2008 Jesse Owens Award by USA Track & Field. Established ...
11/19/2008 at 12:00 PM
Note on the News: Ramsak Looks at Winning Streaks
By David Monti
Bob Ramsak, assistant editor at our partner service Race Results Weekly, takes a look at some of athletics' key winning streaks, both those which ended and grew in 2008, in a new article published today at iaaf.org.
The direct link for viewing the published story is here:
http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=48346.html
11/19/2008 at 9:30 AM
Ryan Hall to Make Boston Marathon Debut Next April
By David Monti
It's been more than 25 years since an American man crossed the finish line first at the Boston Marathon, but race organizers hope that will change next April when Ryan Hall of ...
11/18/2008 at 12:00 PM
Nick Symmonds:
Post-Collegiate Running
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 24)
Post-Collegiate Running
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 24)
By Nick Symmonds
Welcome to the official blog of middle-distance track star and 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds. Be sure to check every other Monday at http://nicksymmonds.thefinalsprint.com for Nick's latest entry! For more ...
11/18/2008 at 9:24 AM
Ozaki Earns Victory at 30th & Final Tokyo International Women’s Marathon
By Ken Nakamura
Overhauling the pre-race favorite Yoko Shibui in the 39th kilometer on the steepest part of the hill, Yoshimi Ozaki won the 30th and final edition of the Tokyo Women’s International Marathon. Her winning time, 2:23:30, was the third-fastest ...
11/17/2008 at 11:55 AM
Mestawet Tufa Wins Fortis Zevenheuvelenloop in 46:57, Two Seconds Off WR
By Hariz Siddiqui
Mestawet Tufa and Ayele Abshiro were the youthful winners of the 25th edition of the Fortis Zevenheuvelenloop (Seven Hills Run) in Nijmegen. Tufa, 25, won the women's race in 46:57 missing the world record (46:55) for the distance by just ...
11/17/2008 at 9:30 AM
HBO’s Real Sports to Feature Interview with Disgraced Sprinter Tim Montgomery
By Adam Jacobs
The next episode of HBO's critically acclaimed sports series, "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel", will sit down with the now retired and embattled American track & field star Tim Montgomery. The interview will ...
11/15/2008 at 12:30 PM
13.1 Marathon Series Launches Nov. 16 in Ft. Lauderdale
By David Monti
US Road Sports and Entertainment Group, a Dallas-based company which produces endurance sports events, will launch their national 13.1 Marathon series this Sunday in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The races, scheduled for Ft. ...
11/15/2008 at 9:30 AM
Sara & Ryan Hall:
Our Fall Adventures - Part 1
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 18)
Our Fall Adventures - Part 1
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 18)
By Sara Hall
Welcome to the official blog of U.S. middle-distance runner Sara Hall. Sara's list of running accolades include being a former NCAA All- American at Stanford, the 2006 USA 5K road champion, and the 2006 champion at the Continental Fifth Avenue Mile. Check back every other Friday for ...
11/14/2008 at 12:00 PM
RunnerSpace Live:
November 5 - 12, 2008
November 5 - 12, 2008
By Adam Jacobs
The latest episode of RunnerSpace Live brings you the rundown on what happened in the world of running during the week of 11/5/08 - 11/12/08. Topics covered in this week's installment include:
HIGH SCHOOL
-Washington State Cross Country Championships
-Illinois State Cross Country Championships
-New Mexico State Cross Country Championships
-Delaware ...
11/14/2008 at 9:00 AM
Culpeppers To Open Running Specialty Store This Weekend
By David Monti
Olympians Alan and Shayne Culpepper will open a new running specialty store in Louisville, Colo., this weekend called Solepepper Sports. They plan to hold a grand opening on Saturday, kicking off with a group run/walk at 8:00 a.m. led by Shayne. ...
11/13/2008 at 2:30 PM
Earlier Date for Milano City Marathon
By David Monti
The Samsung Milano City Marathon will be held on an earlier date this year, moving to Sunday, November 23, from its usual position on the first Sunday in December, organizers announced today. Organizers also hope that the earlier date will translate into faster times.
"It ...
11/13/2008 at 9:57 AM
Previous Running News
CHICAGO MARATHON
Chicago Marathon Ambulance Lost On the Way To Hospital
By Jimmie R. Markham
The ambulance crew that transported a Chicago Marathon participant who had suffered a heart attack while on the course and eventually died got lost on the way to the hospital. The runner, 35-year-old Chad Schieber was in cardiac arrest but autopsy reports reveal that he suffered from mitral valve prolapse, ...
10/24/2007 at 5:40 PM
Podcast 97: KATE O’NEIL Reflects on Her Impressive Marathon Debut in Chicago
By Adam Jacobs
Episode 97 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my follow-up interview with KATE O'NEIL on her extremely impressive 3rd place, debut marathon performance at the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.
In the interview Kate reflects on her ...
10/22/2007 at 5:18 PM
Tucson Marathon Offers Discount To Chicago Runners
By Jeanie Rebb
Due to unseasonably high heat and humidity in the Mid-west over Columbus Day weekend, many competitors in the 2007 Chicago Marathon were unable to complete the event, or compete to the best of their ability. It is unfortunate that so many athletes did not ...
10/22/2007 at 11:23 AM
Race Directors To Discuss 2007 Chicago Marathon
Issues at RRM Meeting
Issues at RRM Meeting
By Jamal Walker
The Road Race Management Race Directors' Meeting has added a mini forum titled: "Issues Relating to the Recent Chicago Marathon" to their schedule for Saturday, Nov. 10.
Prior to this session they will discuss the role of a race ...
10/18/2007 at 7:22 PM
Video: Chicago Runners Can Finish At Denver Marathon
By Jeanie Rebb
The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon was stopped mid-way through due to high temperatures and extreme humidity on race day.
However, now Denver Marathon officials are offering free registration to Chicago runners who want to get to the finish line.
Click ...
10/11/2007 at 1:52 PM
Video: Questions linger about 2007 Chicago Marathon
By Allyson Rosen
A number of questions still remain from the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon despite the recent autopsy report which determined that the heat was not responsible for the tragic death that took place last Sunday.
Although inside sources have reported that Chicago's ...
10/10/2007 at 5:52 PM
Video: Distressed Marathon Runner Thanks Guardian Angel After Chicago Marathon
By Hariz Siddiqui
Beyond the blame game that's taken place in the aftermath of the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, there are tales of true grit and the kindness of strangers.
Watch the following report from CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli at the Condell Medical Center to hear this special marathoner describe how her ...
10/09/2007 at 11:06 AM
CHICAGO MARATHON PREDICTION CONTEST:
Win a four-month supply of Ultima Replenisher’s balanced electrolyte drink!
Win a four-month supply of Ultima Replenisher’s balanced electrolyte drink!
By Adam Jacobs
TheFinalSprint.com and I would like to thank the thousands of people who took the time to enter our Chicago Marathon Prediction Contest.
We also sincerely appreciate all of the support from our friends at Ultima Replenisher ...
10/08/2007 at 12:00 PM
Chicago Marathon ‘07:
By the Numbers . . .
By the Numbers . . .
By Jimmie R. Markham
Today's LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon was both a thrilling and tragic event. Here's a look at the 30th edition of the race by the numbers:
It was Chicago's slowest men's finish time in 12 years (1995 winner, Ritva Lemettinen (FIN) finished ...
10/07/2007 at 7:50 PM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Berhane Adere comes from behind to earn second consecutive championship!
By Jeremy Sussman
Berhane Adere has done it again; winning her second consecutive LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon title in dramatic fashion.
In uncharacteristically warm conditions, the women's marathon field came down to the defending champion and a debut marathoner. Berhane Adere, from Ethiopia ...
10/07/2007 at 11:35 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Pirtea continues to lead Adere; on pace for 2:30 finish
By Jeremy Sussman
Pirtea continues to take water at each water stop. She's on 2:30 pace.
Adere is about 120 meters behind. Pirtea seems to have the race wrapped up. Just need to remember Adere's amazing track speed.
Kate O'Neill is just over a minute behind Adere in 3rd.
With the heat and oppressive conditions, ...
10/07/2007 at 11:26 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Ivuti Tops Gharib in a Photo Finish!
By Jimmie R. Markham
The 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon was a hot, humid war of attrition. A pack of 15 men averaged 5:00 to 5:10 miles throughout the race.
In the end, race came down to two men: Jaouad Gharib of Morocco and Patrick Ivuti of Kenya. Robert ...
10/07/2007 at 11:18 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Pirtea leads through 23 miles; O’Neil moves into third!
By Adam Jacobs
Pirtea has hit 23 miles in 2:14:13. Her last mile was in 5:57. She has an 8 second lead on Adere.
Kate O'Neill has moved into 3rd place! She is abuot 1:45 behind Pirtea. Benita Johnson is in 4th about :45 behind O'Neill.
Yelling in 5th about 0:20 behind Johnson
Women's 35k ...
10/07/2007 at 11:10 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Pirtea, in her 26.2 mile debut, makes her move and pulls away from Adere!
By Jeremy Sussman
Until a moment ago, Adere kept turning around, only to see Pirtea right on her back refusing to take the lead.
However ... Pirtea has just made a huge move and put 30 meters on Adere.
This is an unbelievable effort from the Romanian Pirtea who is only 26 years ...
10/07/2007 at 11:07 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Adere and Pirtea hit 20 miles; continue to dominate the women’s field
By Jeremy Sussman
Pirtea continues to stay behind Adere. There is no wind to contend with, so Adere does not have to do any extra work.
Adere keeps turning to Pirtea to take the lead and do some work, but Pirtea will have nothing to do with ...
10/07/2007 at 10:59 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Ivuti and Gharib Make Their Moves
By Jimmie R. Markham
At 35K, the four leaders are still going strong. Robert K. Cheruiyot (KEN), Daniel Njenga (KEN), Jaouad Gharib (MAR) and Patrick Ivuti (KEN). With seven miles to go, one of them is about to bust the race wide open. With the heat, though, they ...
10/07/2007 at 10:56 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Pace slowing after 19 miles; Adere and Pirtea continue to lead
By Adam Jacobs
Adere and Pirtea are slowing down, but staying together. Adere seems unable to pull away from Pirtea who is hanging tough. Ivanova seems to be out of the picture. They just came across 19 miles in 1:49:36. Their last mile was ...
10/07/2007 at 10:48 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Down to Four Men
By Jimmie R. Markham
The men go through the 30K mark in 1:33:05, on pace for a 2:10:55 marathon. It's down to four men: Robert K. Cheruiyot (KEN), Jaouad Gharib (MAR), Patrick Ivuti (KEN) and Daniel Njenga (KEN). Njenga has made a herculean effort to get to the ...
10/07/2007 at 10:46 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Adere and Pirtea pull away; Ivanova and Johnson disappear from view
By Adam Jacobs
Adere and Pirtea are in now leading in a single fileline. Ivanova has disappeared. She can't be seen from the lead bike, nor can Benita Johnson.
The lead women's 18 mile time was 1:43:31 and they ran the last ...
10/07/2007 at 10:45 AM
Chicago Marathon ‘07: Women through 17 miles in 1:37:59
By Adam Jacobs
Women hit 17 miles in 1:37:39. Their ast mile was run in 5:54 last mile.
Ivanova has dropped back a little now after stopping to take a bottle from someone on the street.
Benita Johnson is about 15 seconds back, along with Erkesso. ...
10/07/2007 at 10:40 AM
BERLIN MARATHON
New WR Setter Gebrselassie Eyes Dubai Marathon
By Adam Jacobs
Twenty four world records, and counting. The Haile Gebrselassie road show moves on from the latest addition to that ...
10/01/2007 at 4:30 PM
World Marathon Majors: Post-Berlin Updated Standings
By David Monti
Gete Wami fulfilled the first part of her fall marathon mission in Berlin yesterday: winning the real,- Berlin ...
10/01/2007 at 4:05 PM
2:04:26 World Record for Gebrselassie in Berlin
By Adam Jacobs
Nineteen years ago, a skinny 15 ...
09/30/2007 at 2:29 PM
Berlin Marathon 2007:
Haile Sets WR; Wami Wins
Haile Sets WR; Wami Wins
By Bob Ramsak
Running in near ideal conditions, ...
09/30/2007 at 9:15 AM
The Final Sprint Podcast
TFS Running Podcast 156: Marathoner Peter Gilmore on How the Economic Crisis Affects Elite U.S. RunnersToday I’m joined by Peter Gilmore; a well respected U.S. marathoner who runs for Team MarathonGuide.com. Gilmore, who has a marathon PR of …
TFS Running Podcast 155: NYC Marathon Teleconference with Kara Goucher and Abdi Abdirahman
Welcome to a special episode of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast featuring the 2008 ING New York City Marathon. Today we present a teleconference interview (courtesy …
TFS ElectionCast 2008: USA Track & Field Presidential Candidate DEE JENSEN
Welcome to the third and final episode in TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast’s special-edition series: “TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews …
TFS ElectionCast 2008: USATF Presidential Candidate STEPHANIE HIGHTOWER
Welcome to the second of three episodes in TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast’s special-edition series: “TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews With The USATF Presidential Candidates”. This series will introduce you …
TFS ElectionCast 2008: USA Track & Field Presidential Candidate BOB BOWMAN
Welcome to the first episode in TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast’s special-edition series: “TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews With The USATF Presidential Candidates”. This series will introduce …
TFS Running Podcast 151: Insights Into the Life of Sports Agent Hawi KeflezighiToday’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 …
TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews With All 3 USATF Presidential CandidatesTheFinalSprint.com is set to release a new series of podcasts called TFS ElectionCast 2008: Interviews With The USATF Presidential Candidates. This series will introduce you to the …
TFS Running Podcast 150: Jordan Hasay on How To Deal with Success at a Young AgeToday I’m joined by high school running phenom Jordan Hasay, who competed …
TFS Running Podcast 146: Arkansas Head Coach Chris Bucknam: Following a LegendToday I got to chat with Chris Bucknam, the head track & field and cross-country coach of the men’s program at …
TFS Running Podcast 145: Lindsey Anderson on the State of the Women’s SteeplechaseToday I had the pleasure of speaking with American steeplechaser Lindsey Anderson who over the past couple of seasons has …
TFS Running Podcast 144: Sanya Richards on Beijing
and Life in the Spotlight
Finding herself at the tail end of a busy, up-and-down Olympic year
during which she has earned two Chinese jade-inlaid Olympic medals, …
TFS Running Podcast 143: Jon Rankin Turns the Page, Rekindles Olympic Dreams
After a long, summer hiatus while TheFinalSprint.com helped organize the first annual Running Film Festival and provided LIVE and comprehensive coverage of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials and Beijing Olympics …
TFS Running Podcast 142: German Fernandez on His Historic, Record-Setting DoubleToday on Episode 142 I had a chance to speak with German Fernandez of Riverbank High School in Riverbank, California where he was preparing …
TFS Podcast 141: Leo Manzano Ready for Des Moines, Drake and Beyond!Episode 141 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features University of Texas senior Leo Manzano, who just won an unprecedented 4th NCAA Midwest Regional Championship in the 1500m. Now Manzano …
TFS Podcast 140: Brian Sell Looks to 25k Title Defense for Barometer of Olympic FitnessToday on Episode 140 of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast, I had an opportunity to chat with Brian Sell, …
TFS Running Podcast 139: Gatorade XC Runner of the Year CHRIS DERRICKOn Episode 139 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had the …
TFS Running Podcast 138: Pat Henry: Texas A&M
Track & Field Head Coach
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TFS Running Podcast 137: 2007 Foot Locker High School XC Champ Michael FoutToday on Episode 137 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had an opportunity to speak with LaPorte, Indiana High …
TFS Podcast 136: Drake Relays Teleconference w/ Olympic Gold Medalist Allen JohnsonToday on Episode 136 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I participated in the USATF-hosted, Drake Relays Media …
TFS Running Podcast 135:Kate O’Neill on this Sunday’s USA Olympic Women’s Marathon Trials
On Episode 135 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, I had the pleasure of speaking with 2004 Olympian …
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