Here is a "Died This Day" bit that was in the Globe today that I found
interesting for a couple of reasons. I'm sure GH will be able to add
some other personal reminiscences!
Regards,
Martin
"George Orton, 1958
Athlete born Strathroy, Ont., Jan 10, 1873; won Canadian and American
mile titles in
Martin Dixon posted something about George W. Orton. Besides being the
1900 Olympic steeplechase gold medalist, Orton was the fastest Canadian
miler of the 19th century (although I don't have his PR handy).
Orton won several AAU mile championships. (See second URL below.) He
also won one inter
>Canada did not send a team to the 1900
>Paris Olympics, so he went with the U.S. squad; in the days before
>athletes competed for countries, he ran in the colours of the University
>
>of Pennsylvania; won gold medal in 2,500-metre steeplechase and silver
>in 400-metre hurdles."
The lists I hav
Major correction: Todd Christensen is NOT in the Pro
Football Hall of Fame, and it is seriously doubtful if
he ever will be so enshrined.
SGMW
--- Reuben Frank <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Former Raiders tight end Todd Christensen, a
> member
> of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, won the 45-
The following are the titles and names of USATF-nominated staff members for
the 2004 Olympic Team, track and field:
Women's staff
Head Coach: Sue Humphrey
Head Manager: Stephanie Hightower
Assistant Coach for sprints and hurdles: Curtis Frye
Assistant Coach for jumps and multis: Craig Poole
Assi
Right on the colour of the medal, wrong on the citizenship. At least according
to the following provided in response to the same posting to the Can list by Ian
Reid. The paper has been duly notified.
Regards,
Martin
http://www.athletics-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/stats_athletics/olympics/1900_m.h
I have a sportswriter friend who was at the infamous Cleveland Browns
beer-bottle riot last season. He also was at USATF last weekend, and
sent me this. Enjoy:
> Man, did you hear what happened at USA nationals? I'm watching the
>shot put, and John Godina had a really, really good attempt
Netters:
Lest I have my head cut off, as someone has suggested, may I correct a
mistake in the Still posting. Danielle Still is from Bishoip Eustace HS, not
Paul VI, its next door neighbor.
Ed Grant
Beer is not allowed in stadium, sorry :)
According to an Associated Press report Houston Olympic officials, hoping to
attract the 2012 games, plan to complete a total conversion of the Astrodome
into an elite track and field facility by 2007.
So would the marks there be considered as indoor performances (if the Dome
makes it completely
Y ask:
Here are results of the 2002 national masters deca and hep held last weekend
at Trenton, New Jersey:
Deca results:
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/501d98/bc/Results/2002MenDeca.doc?BCTHiG9AO3cKl
XkL
Hep results:
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/501d98/bc/Results/2002WomenOutdooHept.doc?
>According to an Associated Press report Houston Olympic officials, hoping to
>attract the 2012 games, plan to complete a total conversion of the Astrodome
>into an elite track and field facility by 2007.
>
>So would the marks there be considered as indoor performances (if the Dome
>makes it compl
Y ask:
M45 -
1 Cristensen, Todd 12.245.77m 13.51m1.64m
59.39 16.92 34.46m3.60m 44.72m 6:37.86
>WORLD RECORD OR NOT A WORLD RECORD?
>Not to take anything away from University of Arizona freshman Sean
>Shields's fine winning shot put of 20.39/66-10.75 at the recent US
>Junior Championships, I was just wondering why he is being credited
>with setting an American Junior record and equallin
>WORLD RECORD OR NOT A WORLD RECORD?
>Not to take anything away from University of Arizona freshman Sean
>Shields's fine winning shot put of 20.39/66-10.75 at the recent US
>Junior Championships, I was just wondering why he is being credited
>with setting an American Junior record and equallin
They used to have an indoor track meet at the Dome. I believe that it was 5
laps to the mile. So, possibly a 400 meter track could be placed within the
confines of the stadium.
Where they might put all the field events would remain to be seen.
Lance Phegley
Editor
Runner Triathlete News / Insi
In a message dated Wed, 26 Jun 2002 2:43:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Post, Marty"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>So would the marks there be considered as indoor performances (if the Dome makes it
>completely closed facility) despite the track being the standard outdoor 400 meters
>per lap?>
Talk about a state of the art facility if it could be done!
>From ESPN.com
HOUSTON -- Houston Olympic officials, hoping to attract the 2012 games, plan
to complete a total conversion of the Astrodome into an elite track and
field facility by 2007.
Former Olympians lauded the plan as a step i
In a message dated Wed, 26 Jun 2002 4:37:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, Jon Alquist
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>>WORLD RECORD OR NOT A WORLD RECORD?
>
>>Not to take anything away from University of Arizona freshman Sean
>>Shields's fine winning shot put of 20.39/66-10.75 at the recent US
>>Juni
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There was a taping-the-hand issue. T&FN didn't buy the argument and
accepted the 67-9 as the HSR, even though it didn't get deserved Junior
status. I'm not sure if the mark would be legal under current taping
strictures.
<
I doubt it. See IAA
Well, even after seeing an artist's rendering, I'm still having a
hard time picturing it, but here's the idea for converting the Dome
into a t&f venue (scroll down to "Athletics"):
http://www.houston2012.com/thegames-venues/reliant_park.html
--
Lee Nichols
Assistant News Editor
The Austin Ch
After having the opportunity to watch all the action this past weekend, I
once again am reminded how exciting high level track and field is to watch.
Some thoughts:
- The men's shot put was by far the highlight of the meet. Those guys had
the crowd on fire. As great as it was, I also have to re
Would they keep the seats the color of those ugly old Astro uniforms?
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Nichols" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: t-and-f: elite track at Astrodome
> Well, even after seeing an artist's renderin
from Adam's State coach Damon Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Adams State College, a member if the NCAA Division II and the Rocky
Mountain Athletic Conference, is now accepting applications for the
position of full time/ 10 month assistant men's and women's track and
field coach, and instructor fo
So you went to your first track meet and sat next to the Aggies?
malmo
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Lee Nichols
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 2:17 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: t-and-f: Now why didn't we see THIS in the media?
>From: Ed and Dana Parrot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>After having the opportunity to watch all the action this past >weekend, I
>once again am reminded how exciting high level track and >field is to
>watch.
>Some thoughts:
>-Davis is going big places in the triple jump. He seems like he is >very
>und
In a message dated Wed, 26 Jun 2002 4:53:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, Robert Hersh
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>There was a taping-the-hand issue. T&FN didn't buy the argument and
>accepted the 67-9 as the HSR, even though it didn't get dese
22.35 in the 200m, sad but true, these dopes can't think past 3-4 athletes per sport.
MJR
The Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (June 26, 2002 4:13 p.m. EDT) - A star sprinter from San Diego State
University
has been jailed in the stabbing death of her married boyfriend, who died early
Wednesday.
http://sportserver.com/track_field/story/447862p-3583839c.html
The week before Nationals I was part of a U.S. Tennis Court & Track
Builders Association (the major trade organization in the industry, of
which I am a member) meeting with the high school federation (NFSHSA),
the NCAA, and USATF to discuss issues of importance to members. I
brought up the issue
Aren't "No Beer" rules like records? Made to be broken?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Beer is not allowed in stadium, sorry :)
trust me I tried, but was stopped in my tracks
In a message dated 6/26/2002 8:58:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Aren't "No Beer" rules like records? Made to be broken?
>
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> Beer is not allowed in stadium, sorry :)
>
>
Y ask:
Check out:
http://www.uniontrib.com/news/uniontrib/wed/metro/news_7m26student.html
Ken Stone
as i heard someone say to one of the official aggie spokespersons:
"We have no comment. Regardless of our reputation, there is no evidence to
suggest that a particular Ivy League grad was instrumental in the appearance
of multiple homemade pony-kegs of home brew in the stands above the start
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