A Random Note On Young Talent
A Unique Look At The World Of Track and Field
12.11.2014
7.22.2014
WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
LIVE NOW!!
The best young athletes in the world are now competing in Eugene, Oregon USA. Watch live now.
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| Great Britain: Morgan Lake Heptathlete 6081 points UK Record 1.93m in HJ |
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| United States: Trayvon Bromell NCAA Champion World Junior Record Holder 9.98 in 100m |
Here is the FULL schedule:http://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-junior-championships/iaaf-world-junior-championships-2014-4954/timetable/byday
Day 1 MORNING SESSION JULY 22nd
LOCAL TIME MY TIME SEX EVENT ROUND
10:00 13:00 W 100 Metres Hurdles Heptathlon
10:05 13:05 W Javelin Throw Qualification Group A
10:25 13:25 M 100 Metres Decathlon Junior
10:30 13:30 W Pole Vault Qualification
10:55 13:55 M 110m Hurdles (99.0cm) Heats
11:05 14:05 W High Jump Heptathlon
11:25 14:25 W Javelin Throw Qualification Group B
11:30 14:30 M Long Jump Decathlon Junior
11:45 14:45 M 1500 Metres Heats
12:15 15:15 W 800 Metres Heats
12:50 15:50 M 100 Metres Heats
13:15 16:15 M Shot Put (6kg) Decathlon Junior
Day 2 AFTERNOON SESSION JULY 23rd
LOCAL TIME MY TIME SEX EVENT ROUND
16:30 19:30 M High Jump Decathlon Junior
17:30 20:30 W Hammer Throw Qualification Group A
17:35 20:35 M 400 Metres Heats
18:05 21:05 W Shot Put Heptathlon
18:30 21:30 W 100 Metres Heats
18:45 21:45 W Long Jump Qualification
19:00 22:00 W Hammer Throw Qualification Group B
19:25 22:25 W 200 Metres Heptathlon
19:50 22:50 M 400 Metres Decathlon Junior
20:40 23:40 M 10,000 Metres Final
5.25.2014
HOLLA ATCHA BOY!
Jamie Nieto's Cool Track Show
I have previously reported on the uber talented Jamie Nieto, Olympian, Actor, Comedian. He started his hilariously informative and entertaining show to interview the worlds best T&F athletes, many of which are his close friends. Circle Runners, coverage doesn't get as in depth and personal as this. Check out his latest interview with London Olympic Gold Medalist in the Long Jump, Greg Rutherford.
Interview With Greg.
5.06.2014
5.05.2014
The American Track League Debut
Man Come Down From Stands and Runs a 4.4sec 40 yard dash!
The ATL recently had a meet in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU track. Below is partial coverage of what happened. I'm not always the first to jump on a new concept like this but whatever popularizes track and field and gives it the potential to gain notoriety is my kind of thing.
Link including the coverage of events and interview with Lolo Jones!
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2014/05/02/fans-become-part-action-track-meet/8647767/
4.29.2014
The Resurgence of American Track & Field:The Obesity Epidemic
The Resurgence of American Track & Field
The Obesity Epidemic
Have you guys heard of the American Track League aka the ATL. It's an exciting track league that will have lights, music, a chance to meet some of the worlds best athletes. Athletes for the debut events will include Canadian high jumper Derek Drouin, US rival Dusty Jonas.
Some world-class athletes that will show up will be sprint hurdler Lolo Jones, 2011 world 400m hurdles champ Lashinda Demus and Olympic 400m medallist DeeDee Trotter.
List of other athletes
Ashton Eaton, Brigetta Barret, Queen Harrison, Lolo Jones, Reese Hoffa, Janay Deloach
HOW ABOUT LACING IT UP WITH SOME OLYMPIANS AND RUNNING ALONGSIDE THEM.
THe fastest fan will go in lane nine of the 100m final
SCHEDULE
Charlottesville, VA (May 9th)
Atlanta, GA (May 16th)
Austin, TX (May 23rd)
Houston, TX (June 6th)
My only question is...
ARE THEY COMING TO SAN DIEGO?
What I am most excited about is their goal main goal of the meets. As a public health graduate student getting my MPH this tickles my fancy!
"To promote the importance and raise the awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic. world class athletes will visit schools in each city to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle"
"To promote the importance and raise the awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic. world class athletes will visit schools in each city to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle"
4.20.2014
Ashton Eaton Tries The 400m Hurdles.
World Greatest Athlete Tries Something Else
Ashton Eaton runs his first 400m Hurdles
Yesterday at the Mt. Sac Relays, Ashton Eaton did something he has never done before. Rare for a man who competes in the 10 event Decathlon. Ashton was trying his hand at his first 400m hurdles, admitting that he didn't even run more than 300m in practice.Ashton ended up 4th running against quite a respectable field.50.01sec
Click here for the post race interview. Nigeria's Amaechi Morton comes over to congratulate him toward the end. Track news is hard to find but I do my best to dig and find it for you guys. Happy Easter everyone. God Bless!
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| Ashton Eaton. World Record Holder |
3.27.2014
The Deux-Athlon
So instead of competing in the full decathlon and putting my athletic career in the trash, I decided to only compete in the Shot Put and High Jump. Neither were pretty. I spent most of my time filming my competitors and it was very enlightening to see some great talent out there. I met a guy who, I believe was in his mid 30's who was keeping up with all the collegiate. Here are a few pics.
Video link on bottom as well
Video link on bottom as well
2.01.2014
Is This Aussie Teen Speedster Faster Than Bolt?
Is This Aussie Teen Speedster Faster Than Bolt?
Young James Gallaugher is fast, like really fast. He has posted times in the 200m faster than Usain Bolt ran at the same age. His talent is blatant, like a slap across the face when you watch some of the youtube videos where he comes from miles on his relay to beat another kid his age.
Only time will tell how this special kid will develop before Rio 2016. Who knows, he may be running stride for stride with the Boltmeister in Rio.....
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