Re: t-and-f: Why Sully Rules
In a message dated 10/5/00 2:40:17 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not too knowledgeable about Ethiopia, but nothing could be further from the truth about Kenya. Running/X-C/Track and Field is at best the fouth or fifth most popular sport in Kenya, trailing soccer, boxing, cricket and even horse racing. MOST people on the street would not recognize Paul Tergat if he were standing next to them, and they most likely would not have heard of someone of the stature of , say, Tom Nyariki. /Drew >> Drew is absolutely right. Football (soccer) is number one in Kenya. Give a Kenyan runner some free time and a soccer ball and you've got yourself a happy guy. The other sports mentioned are also up there. In fact, pick up a copy of the Standard or a similar publication and you're as likely to find a golf story headlining the sports section as you are to finding an athletics story. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: chicago marathon
9 of the top 25 men are Americans. Otieno, Labankette and Kariuki are not from the US as reported. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: chicago marathon
Yes, it was a good day in general for the Americans, and there were some notable crash-and-burns among the foreigners. Americans ran more conservatively, e.g., only Morris was with two minutes of the leaders as early as 15k, and was a full minute back himself. Mack ran a very nice race also. Perhaps it's now time for someone to take the initiative and be more aggressive early. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Temperature and performance
Temperature and humidity would seem to be more appropriate than temperature and barometric pressure. NYCM had a formula in place for Sunday's race where the standards for time incentives would be eased if both the temperature and humidity were at or above predetermined levels when the winner crossed the finish line. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Only in our sport/Willie May
In a message dated 11/15/00 5:13:30 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This was a day or two before Willie lost that controversial HH race to defending champ Lee Calhoun (Contorversial because Lee went over the line with his upper torso parallel to the groun while May finished with a more conventional lead and the question was whether enough of Calhoun's torso had crossed the line before May hit it with his chest. Willie always felt he got there first, but didn't demand a recount. Ed Grant To this day Willie will never bring the subject up, either in public or in private, but when asked he still feels confident that he won the race. A very gracious man. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: AOY
In a message dated 12/1/00 2:14:17 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: next comes the hop, step and jump. What next? The broad jump?? ;-) Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Speaking of Sprints
Conway. Darrell. what's wrong with you two? No name calling? No references to drugs? No allegations? No accusations? No snide remarks? Have you forgotten where you are?? Thanksand have a nice time. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: 400H
In a message dated 1/12/01 4:30:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The old-fart contingent still remembers well when the tradition (for maaannny years) was to run the 180y lows! Try explaining that one to somebody from another country! (or to somebody now who wasn't there then). California State meet, for one, didn't switch until 1975. Illinois switched in 1974. I guess California always has been a little slow to react... FYI, Greg Foster won the 300LH in '75 but was 2nd in '76. He won HH both years, a preview of his future forte. Ran a great anchor on the relay as well. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: On 3/4 turn staggers
Anchor leg like that? Got to be Skeets. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Bob Kennedy/NY Times
In a message dated 2/1/01 8:08:04 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Passing up prize money in road racing, Kennedy stuck to the events on the track. A simple statement, but one often overlooked by athletes and coaches. The sooner we return to a focus on the track with our elite athletes, the better chance we have of producing a Bob Kennedy, Todd Williams or a Lynn Jennings. We are much better off keeping our elite track athletes away from the road running craze. I've heard this theory too many times and I don't subscribe to it. Nothing wrong with an INTELLIGENT mix of venues. Paul Tergat is a classic example. A proven competitor on the track at the OG and WC level, a record in cross that speaks for itself, and an equally impressive resume over the years on the roads (e.g., Lisbon half marathon and Sao Silvestre). Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
t-and-f: logical progression (was El G)
In a message dated 2/24/01 2:19:17 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a question, why do we have 1500, not 1600? And 3200 instead of 3000 as a regular event? And where did 5000 evolve from? There seems to be very little relation between the distances. So, Darrell, Garry, et al, what would the logical event progression be? 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500, 5000, 1? All run, of course, on a 500m track. Certainly would make for some interesting choices among athletes, e.g., would Mo tackle the 250? Could MJ go another 11-12 seconds without the gorilla jumping on his back? Ngeny in the 2500? DGS, could you get MacD to cheerfully take on an extra 100m?? The best part? With the extra seats surrounding the bigger track, there'd be plenty of room for all of Joe Rubio's friends to stand up whenever they wanted to. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Big Ten Men's Indoor
In a message dated 2/25/01 8:15:31 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Two in a row and a meet record for Jason Van Swol of Illinois in the 800 (1:48.76). Make that three in a row for Van Swol, a junior. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Edwards Second
In a message dated 3/9/01 11:04:54 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Such as commenting about Jonathan Edwards being upset 17.32 to 17.26 by Paolo Camossi of Italy? Biggest news by an Italian since Evangelisti took. Never mind. Wrong story. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: "the prince"
In a message dated 3/20/01 11:44:27 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: when Cap was still an assistant at KU... wrong school (but nice try anyway) Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
t-and-f: Suleiman Nyambui
in a message dated 23 March, Tom Derderian writes: >>Does anyone know what has happened to Suleiman Nyambui? Where is he? Suleiman is back in Tanzania, living about 40 miles from Arusha. He is a national coach (he was in Sydney) and has also formed a developmental alliance with the Australian Institute of Sports. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
t-and-f: Kalenjins Who Have Won Boston
Following is a list of the Kalenjin women who have won the Boston Marathon: Gee, with all the tribes that make up the Kalenjin "tribe", you'd think they could have won something. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: UCLA win streak over
In a message dated 5/6/01 7:33:52 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The steeplechase? The meet organizers couldn't count, and made the competitors do an extra lap. Needless to say, the times were terrible. Glad to know there's an explanation for those times. :-) Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson On Edmonton 4x400
In a message dated 5/6/01 8:40:38 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If he doesn't run any 400 races between the cited recent April Penn race, and August (or whenever the WC is), then his 44.2 at Penn "erodes" in relative objective value. Let's say likely fitness erodes by 0.3 seconds for every month he doesn't race. On the other hand, how many times did MJ race in the months leading up to Penn?? Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson On Edmonton 4x400
From my perspective, no matter what transpires, the bottom line of this discussion is that NO ONE is bigger than the sport. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Howard and Clark
In a message dated 5/17/01 9:49:15 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Won't happen to me since I won't take anything for a cold other than a larger dossage of Vit C. Dangerous thing to say on this list. If you were from Kenya the skeptics would already be at your throat. ;-) Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Immigration Agency Offers Expedited Visas for $1,000 By ERIC SC...
In a message dated 6/1/01 7:45:49 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Immigration and Naturalization Service will start charging foreign scientists, athletes, corporate executives and other special workers an extra $1,000 to speed the processing of their temporary work visas. In a pilot program aimed at raising money to reduce the years of waiting for other immigration services... Amazing that the INS will become a model of efficiency if we just slip 'em an extra USD1000. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
t-and-f: passing of Edwins Okeyo
Edwins Okeyo, the oldest son of Kenya Amateur Athletic Association Secretary-General David Okeyo, passed early Tuesday morning Kenya time at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. Burial will be up country on 16 June in Kisumu. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Wild Cards
In a message dated 8/14/00 7:27:49 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << .. However, if there are going to be wild cards would they just be given to those two or would there be some "criteria" set up that would allow others the opportunity as well ?? Former Olympic or World Champions ?? Record Holders?? Conway Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> As a former champion, they had Gene Sarazen at the Masters till he was 97 years. old. Maybe Olympic Champions could get lifetime exemptions, too Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
Re: t-and-f: Rotich/Chirchir
Anyone who believes the Kenyan team is set has never dealt with the K.A.A.A. Bruce Meyer KUKIMBIA Chicago
