Re: t-and-f: Sandrock: 'Ritz' aims for Olympic 'A' standard
It is sad that Lynn Jennings has been so quickly forgotten. She may not have been everyone's best friend but she was a heck of a competitor and she was almost certainly clean. She took the Bronze at 10,00 in Barcelona. Ed Prytherch - Original Message - From: Wayne T. Armbrust [EMAIL PROTECTED] BTW, Ed. I'm sorry, but I don't think it is important at all to be an Olympic tourist. The fact that we send so many Olympic tourists is part of the reason why we haven't had an Olympic medalist in any event longer than 800 m since the rump Olympics of '84.
Re: t-and-f: Sandrock: 'Ritz' aims for Olympic 'A' standard
I was referring to men. Our women have done much better than our men in recent International distance competition. Ed Marsha Prytherch wrote: It is sad that Lynn Jennings has been so quickly forgotten. She may not have been everyone's best friend but she was a heck of a competitor and she was almost certainly clean. She took the Bronze at 10,00 in Barcelona. Ed Prytherch - Original Message - From: Wayne T. Armbrust [EMAIL PROTECTED] BTW, Ed. I'm sorry, but I don't think it is important at all to be an Olympic tourist. The fact that we send so many Olympic tourists is part of the reason why we haven't had an Olympic medalist in any event longer than 800 m since the rump Olympics of '84. -- Wayne T. Armbrust, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Computomarx (TM) 3604 Grant Ct. Columbia MO 65203-5800 USA (573) 445-6675 (voice FAX) http://www.Computomarx.com Know the difference between right and wrong... Always give your best effort... Treat others the way you'd like to be treated... - Coach Bill Sudeck (1926-2000)
t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
http://www.thedailycamera.com/bdc/cu_track_field/article/0,1713,BDC_2458_2852497,00.html CU runner qualifies for Trials in 10,000 By Camera staff report May 1, 2004 PALO ALTO, Calif. Colorado's Dathan Ritzenhein ran the fastest 10,000 meters ever by an American-born collegian Friday night, qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the process. Ritzenhein placed sixth in the Cardinal Invitational at Stanford, finishing in 27 minutes, 38.50 seconds. It was his first attempt at running at 10,000 on the track. All told, five American runners beat the Olympic A qualifying standard of 27:49, including winner Meb Keflezighi, who clocked a 27:24.10. Also in the the group of qualifiers was Dan Browne in 27:42.1. Browne, who once trained in Boulder, has already qualified for the Olympics in the marathon. Ritzenhein broke the American collegiate record of 27:41.05, set in 1985 by Brigham Young's Ed Eyestone. The overall collegiate record is held by Kenyan Gabriel Kamau, who ran 27:36.2 for Texas-El Paso in 1982. The old CU record for the 10,000 was 28:30.6, set by Ted Castaneda in 1973. Also Friday night, Lafayette's Shayne Culpepper finished second in the women's 5,000, clocking a 15:01.36. Ireland's Sonia O'Sullivan, competing for the Melbourne Track Club, won the race in 14:58.43. American Carrie Tollefson was third in 15:04.07. I was hurting, Ritzenhein said in a telephone interview after the race. I had talked to people, and they told me the last mile was easy, but I found it to be just the opposite. I hurt the whole last mile. Ritzenhein said he tried to keep an eye on the clock throughout the race to see if he was on pace to meet the Olympic qualifying standard. But after about 6K, I couldn't convert the numbers in my head so I quit looking, he said with a laugh. Finally, with about a mile left, I looked up again and mustered up enough brain power to figure out I was on pace. After that, I just ran as hard as I could and tried to keep up. CU head coach Mark Wetmore, in Oklahoma with the rest of the Buff team at the Big 12 Championships, said he wasn't surprised by Ritzenhein's performance. I thought he'd run right in the 36-39 range, Wetmore said. Once I knew the field was in place and the weather was going to be good, I knew he had a good chance. Ritzenhein will see much of the same field at the July Olympic Trials in Sacramento, Calif. But there will be plenty on his plate beforehand, beginning with tonight's 5,000 at the Big 12 meet in Norman, Okla. He'll catch a plane from San Jose to Denver to Oklahoma City, Wetmore said. Then he'll put his spikes on in the cab, hop out and run the 5,000 at the Big 12s. Wetmore said he didn't advise Ritzenhein to run a 5,000-meter race less than 24 hours after running a 10,000. In fact, Wetmore said with a chuckle, It's pretty dumb. But he really feels he owes it to his teammates to make a contribution in the Big 12 Championships. Ritzenhein, however, said he has two reasons to run the 5,000 tonight. One, I need to get the qualifying time (14:18) so I can run the 5,000 in the NCAAs, he said. But more importantly, I want to do my part for the team. I want to score whatever points I can at the Big 12. === I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Patrick Henry _ Sign up for a 6mb FREE email from http://www.spl.at Join the buzz, chat with us! http://chat.spl.at
Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
How many dumb decisions can one young man make in a single weekend, and how many can his coach let him make? He undoubtedly could have gotten his A Standard in the 10,000 more or less at will. So instead of scoring 20 points for his team with a modest effort for the weekend, he will get 10 at best and have a killer weekend to boot. I hope he isn't injured in the process, because he is certainly a rare talent. Wetmore, if you don't think it's smart to run a 5000 less than 24 after a hard 10, don't let him do it! magpie wrote: http://www.thedailycamera.com/bdc/cu_track_field/article/0,1713,BDC_2458_2852497,00.html CU runner qualifies for Trials in 10,000 By Camera staff report May 1, 2004 PALO ALTO, Calif. Colorado's Dathan Ritzenhein ran the fastest 10,000 meters ever by an American-born collegian Friday night, qualifying for the Olympic Trials in the process. Ritzenhein placed sixth in the Cardinal Invitational at Stanford, finishing in 27 minutes, 38.50 seconds. It was his first attempt at running at 10,000 on the track. All told, five American runners beat the Olympic A qualifying standard of 27:49, including winner Meb Keflezighi, who clocked a 27:24.10. Also in the the group of qualifiers was Dan Browne in 27:42.1. Browne, who once trained in Boulder, has already qualified for the Olympics in the marathon. Ritzenhein broke the American collegiate record of 27:41.05, set in 1985 by Brigham Young's Ed Eyestone. The overall collegiate record is held by Kenyan Gabriel Kamau, who ran 27:36.2 for Texas-El Paso in 1982. The old CU record for the 10,000 was 28:30.6, set by Ted Castaneda in 1973. Also Friday night, Lafayette's Shayne Culpepper finished second in the women's 5,000, clocking a 15:01.36. Ireland's Sonia O'Sullivan, competing for the Melbourne Track Club, won the race in 14:58.43. American Carrie Tollefson was third in 15:04.07. I was hurting, Ritzenhein said in a telephone interview after the race. I had talked to people, and they told me the last mile was easy, but I found it to be just the opposite. I hurt the whole last mile. Ritzenhein said he tried to keep an eye on the clock throughout the race to see if he was on pace to meet the Olympic qualifying standard. But after about 6K, I couldn't convert the numbers in my head so I quit looking, he said with a laugh. Finally, with about a mile left, I looked up again and mustered up enough brain power to figure out I was on pace. After that, I just ran as hard as I could and tried to keep up. CU head coach Mark Wetmore, in Oklahoma with the rest of the Buff team at the Big 12 Championships, said he wasn't surprised by Ritzenhein's performance. I thought he'd run right in the 36-39 range, Wetmore said. Once I knew the field was in place and the weather was going to be good, I knew he had a good chance. Ritzenhein will see much of the same field at the July Olympic Trials in Sacramento, Calif. But there will be plenty on his plate beforehand, beginning with tonight's 5,000 at the Big 12 meet in Norman, Okla. He'll catch a plane from San Jose to Denver to Oklahoma City, Wetmore said. Then he'll put his spikes on in the cab, hop out and run the 5,000 at the Big 12s. Wetmore said he didn't advise Ritzenhein to run a 5,000-meter race less than 24 hours after running a 10,000. In fact, Wetmore said with a chuckle, It's pretty dumb. But he really feels he owes it to his teammates to make a contribution in the Big 12 Championships. Ritzenhein, however, said he has two reasons to run the 5,000 tonight. One, I need to get the qualifying time (14:18) so I can run the 5,000 in the NCAAs, he said. But more importantly, I want to do my part for the team. I want to score whatever points I can at the Big 12. === I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Patrick Henry _ Sign up for a 6mb FREE email from http://www.spl.at Join the buzz, chat with us! http://chat.spl.at -- Wayne T. Armbrust, Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Computomarx (TM) 3604 Grant Ct. Columbia MO 65203-5800 USA (573) 445-6675 (voice FAX) http://www.Computomarx.com Know the difference between right and wrong... Always give your best effort... Treat others the way you'd like to be treated... - Coach Bill Sudeck (1926-2000)
Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
He undoubtedly could have gotten his A Standard in the 10,000 more or less at will. He beat the standard by a little over 10 seconds in what are likely to be the best and fastest conditions he faces all year. He indicated how hard it was and how he was just trying to keep up at the end. Hardly cause to suggest he could get it at will. I do agree that running a 5 the next day is chancy. Hopefully he won't have to run too hard. - Ed
RE: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
Sorry Ed, this one's just coming into form. What's difficult for him now won't be in three months. malmo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of edndana Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:06 PM To: Athletics Subject: Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record He undoubtedly could have gotten his A Standard in the 10,000 more or less at will. He beat the standard by a little over 10 seconds in what are likely to be the best and fastest conditions he faces all year. He indicated how hard it was and how he was just trying to keep up at the end. Hardly cause to suggest he could get it at will. I do agree that running a 5 the next day is chancy. Hopefully he won't have to run too hard. - Ed
Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
Malmo - Agreed on difficulty in three months, but NO one should be counting on getting an A standard in Sacramento or afterwards. It would be taking a huge risk in terms of the weather at the trials. Plus, as I said, this year you could win the trials but if four guys behind you have A standards, you do not get to go to the Olympics because four entries have to be in by 7/21. While I believe that he is capable of faster in three months, I still maintain that it is unreasonable to say that he can get it at will based on what he has done thus far. And of course the implication is that he would do it at Big 12, NCAA, or Sacramento. And I still say that would be leaving way too much to chance. - Ed - Original Message - From: malmo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'edndana' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Athletics' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 2:55 PM Subject: RE: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record Sorry Ed, this one's just coming into form. What's difficult for him now won't be in three months. malmo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of edndana Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:06 PM To: Athletics Subject: Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record He undoubtedly could have gotten his A Standard in the 10,000 more or less at will. He beat the standard by a little over 10 seconds in what are likely to be the best and fastest conditions he faces all year. He indicated how hard it was and how he was just trying to keep up at the end. Hardly cause to suggest he could get it at will. I do agree that running a 5 the next day is chancy. Hopefully he won't have to run too hard. - Ed
RE: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
While it would be foolish to count on an A mark in the trials, it also is foolish to overstate the conditions they will be facing. Yearly averages for evenings in Sacto are quite conducive to fast running. Expect to see the kid to pop sub a 13:10 in late June or early July. This one's the real deal. malmo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of edndana Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:33 PM To: Athletics Subject: Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record Malmo - Agreed on difficulty in three months, but NO one should be counting on getting an A standard in Sacramento or afterwards. It would be taking a huge risk in terms of the weather at the trials. Plus, as I said, this year you could win the trials but if four guys behind you have A standards, you do not get to go to the Olympics because four entries have to be in by 7/21. While I believe that he is capable of faster in three months, I still maintain that it is unreasonable to say that he can get it at will based on what he has done thus far. And of course the implication is that he would do it at Big 12, NCAA, or Sacramento. And I still say that would be leaving way too much to chance. - Ed - Original Message - From: malmo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'edndana' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Athletics' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 2:55 PM Subject: RE: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record Sorry Ed, this one's just coming into form. What's difficult for him now won't be in three months. malmo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of edndana Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:06 PM To: Athletics Subject: Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record He undoubtedly could have gotten his A Standard in the 10,000 more or less at will. He beat the standard by a little over 10 seconds in what are likely to be the best and fastest conditions he faces all year. He indicated how hard it was and how he was just trying to keep up at the end. Hardly cause to suggest he could get it at will. I do agree that running a 5 the next day is chancy. Hopefully he won't have to run too hard. - Ed
Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record
Do you have the average July temp for Sacramento at 9:25 PM? My guess is that it's around 80 degrees having been through four Julys here. The high for the day (avg 93 for July) is usually at 3-4PM and only really starts dropping around 6:30. By 9-10PM it has usually dropped about 12-15 degrees. And. . . averages are a little chancy because about 80% of the days are either one extreme or another. The median is almost certainly higher than the average. There's a much better chance that at 9:25 PM it will be 68 like it was in 2000 or 90 like it was most of July 2003 than that it will be 78-80 degrees. And. . .on all but the few cool days per month, air quality is among the worst in the U.S. - it was ranked in the bottom ten cities in the U.S. a year or two ago and the peak for bad air for the day is 7-8 PM. Even when temps are moderate - say 80 degrees - one can finish a workout with the burning lungs normally associated with altitude or indoor competition. It most assuredly affects performance significantly. In that sense it will be a good preparation for Athens if we have a more normal day than we did in 2000. So, while you are right that it would be foolish to overstate the conditions, it would also be foolish to assume that there is much chance of actually seeing the average. And I absolutely agree that he's the real deal. I've felt that way since he nearly broke Pre's 5K record and was lost in the Alan Webb hype. - Ed Parrot - Original Message - From: malmo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'edndana' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Athletics' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:53 PM Subject: RE: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record While it would be foolish to count on an A mark in the trials, it also is foolish to overstate the conditions they will be facing. Yearly averages for evenings in Sacto are quite conducive to fast running. Expect to see the kid to pop sub a 13:10 in late June or early July. This one's the real deal. malmo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of edndana Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:33 PM To: Athletics Subject: Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record Malmo - Agreed on difficulty in three months, but NO one should be counting on getting an A standard in Sacramento or afterwards. It would be taking a huge risk in terms of the weather at the trials. Plus, as I said, this year you could win the trials but if four guys behind you have A standards, you do not get to go to the Olympics because four entries have to be in by 7/21. While I believe that he is capable of faster in three months, I still maintain that it is unreasonable to say that he can get it at will based on what he has done thus far. And of course the implication is that he would do it at Big 12, NCAA, or Sacramento. And I still say that would be leaving way too much to chance. - Ed - Original Message - From: malmo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'edndana' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Athletics' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 2:55 PM Subject: RE: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record Sorry Ed, this one's just coming into form. What's difficult for him now won't be in three months. malmo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of edndana Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 3:06 PM To: Athletics Subject: Re: t-and-f: Ritzenhein sets U.S. collegiate record He undoubtedly could have gotten his A Standard in the 10,000 more or less at will. He beat the standard by a little over 10 seconds in what are likely to be the best and fastest conditions he faces all year. He indicated how hard it was and how he was just trying to keep up at the end. Hardly cause to suggest he could get it at will. I do agree that running a 5 the next day is chancy. Hopefully he won't have to run too hard. - Ed
t-and-f: Champion sprinter flunks drug test
http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/templates/sportsView.cgi?/news/2004/04/30/Sports/kapac hinskaya-test040429 CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Russian sprinter Anastasiya Kapachinskaya has failed a second doping test, track and field's world governing body revealed Friday. Kapachinskaya, who won the women's 200 metres at the world indoor track championships last month, tested positive for the anabolic steroid stanazalol at the Budapest event. A second test, or B sample, confirmed the original finding. Kapachinskaya faces a two-year ban if the positive tests are upheld. She would also be stripped of her gold medal. In this case, second-place finisher Natalya Safronnikova of Belarus would receive the gold medal.
t-and-f: Ritz seems to have recovered ok
bd -- Benji Durden [EMAIL PROTECTED] RecordTiming.com - Contractor License Big XII Outdoor Track Field Championship Norman, Oklahoma - 4/29/2004 to 5/1/2004 Event 7 Men 5000 Meter Run === American: 12:58.21 8/14/1996 Bob Kennedy, Nike College Best: 13:08.4h 5/13/1978 Henry Rono, Washington State Big XII Meet: 13:56.2h 5/19/2002 Dathan Ritzenheim, Colorado Stadium: 13:38.7h 1968Chris McChubbins, Oklahoma State NCAA Qualify: 14:18.58 NameYear School Finals Points === Finals 1 Dathan RitzenheinColorado 14:08.40 10 2 Kyle KingBaylor14:25.758 3 Scott RantallOklahoma State14:28.796 4 Dana Carne Nebraska 14:30.395 5 Greg Rouault Oklahoma State14:36.444 6 Dan Taylor Iowa State14:38.043 7 Tyler Campbell Oklahoma State14:40.142 8 Chris Jones Kansas14:40.981 9 Bo Price Baylor14:42.75 10 Jared Scott Colorado 14:45.89 11 Benson Chesang Kansas14:46.40 12 Erik HeinonenColorado 14:46.77 13 Andrew Cook Texas AM 14:48.29 14 Tim Ross Missouri 14:49.94 15 Ryan Ripley Oklahoma State14:52.06 16 Jayme D'Agnolo Texas AM 14:53.36 17 David Jankowski Oklahoma State14:54.04 18 Sean McCabe Oklahoma State14:58.43 19 Brett Schoolmeester Colorado 14:58.48 20 Cameron Schwehr Kansas15:01.66 21 David Pomies Oklahoma State15:02.06 22 David MertensMissouri 15:02.94 23 Dan Wiltgen Iowa State15:05.11 24 Joshy Madathil Kansas15:05.80 25 Jon Von Letscher Texas 15:06.73 26 Corey Ylinen Iowa State15:08.59 27 D.J. Hilding Kansas15:10.13 28 Andrew Middleton Texas 15:11.03 29 Tyler Kelly Kansas15:13.62 30 Brian Ehlis Oklahoma State15:16.39 31 Kyle Atwood Texas Tech15:25.50 32 Brian Duplechain Texas AM 15:35.01 33 Erik Sloan Kansas15:44.16 34 Pete Janson Colorado 15:47.95 35 Kyle Rasmussen Iowa State15:58.07 36 Ryan French Iowa State16:11.13 37 Nicholas Chumo Oklahoma State17:08.95 -- Abraham Kimeli Kansas DNF -- Jason ColemanOklahoma DNF -- Frank Ngeno Texas Tech DNF -- Joe MooreKansas State DNF -- Salah HusseinOklahoma DNF -- Benson Cheserek Texas Tech DNF -- Jon LewisTexas AM DNF -- Matthew Chesang Kansas State DNF
RE: t-and-f: Ritz seems to have recovered ok
IMPRESSIVE!Kebba Tolbert ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) = Head Coach -- Portland State University Track Field/Cross Country GO VIKS!! www.goviks.com From: Benji Durden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Benji Durden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tf list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: t-and-f: Ritz seems to have recovered ok Date: Sat, 01 May 2004 19:15:08 -0600 bd -- Benji Durden [EMAIL PROTECTED] RecordTiming.com - Contractor License Big XII Outdoor Track Field Championship Norman, Oklahoma- 4/29/2004 to 5/1/2004 Event 7Men 5000 Meter Run === American: 12:58.218/14/1996 Bob Kennedy, Nike College Best: 13:08.4h5/13/1978 Henry Rono, Washington State Big XII Meet: 13:56.2h5/19/2002 Dathan Ritzenheim, Colorado Stadium: 13:38.7h1968Chris McChubbins, Oklahoma State NCAA Qualify: 14:18.58 NameYear SchoolFinalsPoints === Finals 1 Dathan RitzenheinColorado14:08.40 10 2 Kyle KingBaylor14:25.758 3 Scott RantallOklahoma State14:28.796 4 Dana Carne Nebraska14:30.395 5 Greg Rouault Oklahoma State14:36.444 6 Dan Taylor Iowa State14:38.043 7 Tyler Campbell Oklahoma State14:40.142 8 Chris JonesKansas14:40.981 9 Bo Price Baylor14:42.75 10 Jared ScottColorado14:45.89 11 Benson Chesang Kansas14:46.40 12 Erik HeinonenColorado14:46.77 13 Andrew CookTexas AM 14:48.29 14 Tim Ross Missouri14:49.94 15 Ryan RipleyOklahoma State14:52.06 16 Jayme D'Agnolo Texas AM 14:53.36 17 David JankowskiOklahoma State14:54.04 18 Sean McCabeOklahoma State14:58.43 19 Brett SchoolmeesterColorado14:58.48 20 Cameron SchwehrKansas15:01.66 21 David Pomies Oklahoma State15:02.06 22 David MertensMissouri15:02.94 23 Dan WiltgenIowa State15:05.11 24 Joshy Madathil Kansas15:05.80 25 Jon Von Letscher Texas 15:06.73 26 Corey Ylinen Iowa State15:08.59 27 D.J. Hilding Kansas15:10.13 28 Andrew Middleton Texas 15:11.03 29 Tyler KellyKansas15:13.62 30 Brian EhlisOklahoma State15:16.39 31 Kyle AtwoodTexas Tech15:25.50 32 Brian Duplechain Texas AM 15:35.01 33 Erik Sloan Kansas15:44.16 34 Pete JansonColorado15:47.95 35 Kyle Rasmussen Iowa State15:58.07 36 Ryan FrenchIowa State16:11.13 37 Nicholas Chumo Oklahoma State17:08.95 -- Abraham Kimeli Kansas; DNF -- Jason ColemanOklahoma; DNF -- Frank NgenoTexaas Tech DNF -- Joe Moore;Kansas State DNF -- Salah HusseinOklahoma; DNF -- Benson CheserekTexas Tech DNF -- Jon Lewis;Texas AMDNF -- Matthew ChesangKansas State; DNF MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail from any Web page FREE download!
Re: t-and-f: Ritz seems to have recovered ok
Benji Durden wrote: Finals 1 Dathan RitzenheinColorado 14:08.40 10 2 Kyle KingBaylor14:25.758 3 Scott RantallOklahoma State14:28.796 This is good news because he got his NCAA qualifier but more importantly wasn't in a race where he had to push too hard unnecessarily. Everything is looking up for him now; a great weekend double. bob
