RE: t-and-f: No M40 record for Danny Martinez

2002-05-20 Thread Paul Banta
If you block Malmo, then there is nothing interesting on the t-and-f list. His messages seem to me to be right on the point most every time. Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Geoff Pietsch Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2002 8:08 PM To: [EMAIL

t-and-f: adidas Oregon Track Classic Event Summaries

2002-05-15 Thread Paul Banta
adidas OREGON TRACK CLASSIC Saturday, May 18, 2002Mount Hood C.C.Gresham, Oregon Sports News Release May 14, 2002Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052 503-680-0549 (cell) For Immediate Use adidas Oregon Track Classic Field Summaries Verizon 100

t-and-f: adidas Oregon Track Classic notes

2002-05-15 Thread Paul Banta
adidas OREGON TRACK CLASSIC Saturday, May 18, 2002Mount Hood C.C.Gresham, Oregon Sports News Release May 14, 2002Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052 503-680-0549 (cell) For Immediate Use adidas Oregon Track Classic Notes International Field

t-and-f: Veterans Pettigrew, Clark Head 400m Fields at adidas Oregon Track Classic

2002-05-14 Thread Paul Banta
adidas OREGON TRACK CLASSIC Saturday, May 18, 2002Mount Hood C.C.Gresham, Oregon Sports News Release May 14, 2002Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052 503-680-0549 (cell) For Immediate Use Veterans Pettigrew, Clark Head 400m Races at adidas

t-and-f: adidas Oregon Track Classic - meet week cell number

2002-05-12 Thread Paul Banta
This week you can reach adidas Oregon Track Classic meet director Paul Banta at the cell phone number 503-680-0549 as well as at the meet office. adidas Oregon Track Classic www.oregontrackclassic.com 503-620-4052

t-and-f: adidas Oregon Track Classic Entries Excel in Japan

2002-05-11 Thread Paul Banta
adidas OREGON TRACK CLASSIC Saturday, May 18, 2002Mount Hood C.C.Gresham, Oregon Sports News Release May 11, 2002Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052 For Immediate Use adidas Oregon Track Classic Entries Excel in Japan Grand Prix Portland

RE: t-and-f: USATF News & Notes: May 10, 2002

2002-05-10 Thread Paul Banta
Hezekiel Sepeng was a late entry into the Modesto 800. Sepeng wanted to get in a race before going for the South African record in the 1000m at the adidas Oregon Track Classic on May 18. Paul Banta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of

t-and-f: Godina, Nelson Head adidas Oregon Shot Put Field

2002-05-10 Thread Paul Banta
adidas OREGON TRACK CLASSIC Saturday, May 18, 2002Mount Hood C.C.Gresham, Oregon Sports News Release May 10, 2002Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052 For Immediate Use World's Best Shot Putters Renew Dual at adidas Oregon Track Classic Portland -

t-and-f: adidas Oregon Track Classic media credentials

2002-04-07 Thread Paul Banta
Meyer Freeman, Portland Oregon Sports Authority, 1888 SW Madison Ave., Portland, OR 97205, 503-234-4500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] More information on the meet, including the athlete entry lists, may be found at www.oregontrackclassic.com. Paul Banta Meet Director adidas Oregon Track Classic

RE: t-and-f: Nike, Cross Nationals, USATF

2002-03-14 Thread Paul Banta
ook them to each of their corporate headquarters. Paul Banta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Michael Contopoulos Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 6:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: t-and-f: Nike, Cross Nationals, USATF So Nike cheated and

t-and-f: Drossin, Keflezighi Try to Repeat at U.S. Cross Country Championships

2002-02-07 Thread Paul Banta
DEENA DROSSIN AND MEB KEFLEZIGHI RETURN TO DEFEND THEIR TITLES AT THE USA CROSS COUNTRY NATIONALS IN VANCOUVER THIS WEEKEND 2000 US Olympic team members Deena Drossin and Meb Keflezighi return to the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to defend their championships at this weekend's US

t-and-f: Tim Broe Interview

2002-02-05 Thread Paul Banta
EXCERPTS FROM THE USA TRACK & FIELD TELECONFERENCE WITH TIM BROE Men's defending 4-kilometer cross country champion Tim Broe from Ann Arbor, MI spoke to members of the national media this morning to promote this weekend's USA Winter National Cross Country Championships at the Fort Vancouver

t-and-f: Prep Stars Moore, Lockhart to Duel at U.S. Cross Country Championships

2002-02-03 Thread Paul Banta
PREP DISTANCE STARS TIM MOORE AND BOBBY LOCKHART RESUME THEIR RIVALRY AT THE USA CROSS COUNTRY NATIONALS IN VANCOUVER In 2001, the two biggest names in American boys' high school distance running were Alan Webb from Virginia and Dathan Ritzenhein from Michigan. In 2002, perhaps t

Re: t-and-f: Jacobs Enters U.S. Cross Country Championships

2002-02-01 Thread Paul Banta
Runners World Online has a note on Adam that says he is not running cross country because of training time missed earlier. He is training now. I have also heard that Bob Kennedy will not be running the cross country championships. Paul Banta adidas Oregon Track Classic

t-and-f: Jacobs Enters U.S. Cross Country Championships

2002-01-31 Thread Paul Banta
DEFENDING 4-KILOMETER CHAMPION REGINA JACOBS CONFIRMS HER ENTRY IN THE USA CROSS COUNTRY NATIONALS IN VANCOUVER Defending women's 4-kilometer national cross country champion Regina Jacobs of Oakland yesterday confirmed her participation in next week's USA Winter Cross Country Championships

RE: t-and-f: Hash House runners cause Anthrax panic in CT

2001-10-21 Thread Paul Banta
The same thing happened here in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The owner of the tavern where the Hash House Harriers finished their run the night before told the police it was flour used by the runners but they wouldn't believe him. The absence of common sense seems to go coast to coast. Paul

RE: t-and-f: Indoor Championships to return to NYC

2001-10-16 Thread Paul Banta
What is the seating capacity of the Armory? Paul Banta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: t-and-f: Indoor Championships to return to NYC Contact

t-and-f: Mucheru, Goucher in Fast Mile at adidas Oregon

2001-05-31 Thread Paul Banta
Sports News Release May 31, 2001 Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052, 503-351-9471 Credentials: Meyer Freeman, 503-234-4500 For Immediate Use Leonard Mucheru Seeks 3:50 Mile at adidas Oregon Track Classic Adam Goucher Opens Season in adidas Mile   Kenya’s Leonard Mucheru, who has already

t-and-f: Gold Medalists Alekna, Dragila Top Entries for adidas Oregon

2001-05-31 Thread Paul Banta
Sports News Release May 31, 2001 Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052, 503-351-9471 Credentials: Meyer Freeman, 503-234-4500 For Immediate Use Olympic Gold Medalists Alekna and Dragila Headline Field of 18 Olympic Medalists at adidas Oregon Track Classic Athletes from 28 Countries Scheduled

t-and-f: Kipkosgei headlines adidas Oregon 3000

2001-05-31 Thread Paul Banta
Sports News Release May 31, 2001 Information: Paul Banta, 503-620-4052, 503-351-9471 Credentials: Meyer Freeman, 503-234-4500 For Immediate Use Pre Classic Champ Luke Kipkosgei Headlines 3000 Meters at adidas Oregon Track Classic Kenya’s Luke Kipkosgei, winner of the 5000-meters at last

t-and-f: Johnson, Trammell to Face Off in adidas Oregon Hurdles

2001-05-25 Thread Paul Banta
Johnson, Trammell to Face Off in adidas Oregon Hurdles PORTLAND - American high hurdles record holder Allen Johnson and 2000 Olympic silver medalist Terrence Trammell will face-off in a high-profile matchup at the June 3 adidas Oregon Track Classic. The IAAF Grand Prix II meet will be held o

t-and-f: Miles Clark Highlights adidas Oregon 400m Field

2001-05-24 Thread Paul Banta
American Star Miles Clark Makes First Portland Appearance PORTLAND - Jearl Miles Clark, a three-time World Championships medalist including gold in 1993, heads the women's 400-meter field at the adidas Oregon Track Classic that includes two other members of the gold medal winning U.S. 4 x 40

Re: t-and-f: New rules to challenge athletes at adidas Oregon

2001-05-24 Thread Paul Banta
hough I've heard that Gateshead has gotten out of it). The first time they tried the new rules was at the GP II meet in South Africa in March. Paul Banta adidas Oregon Track Classic - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 2

Re: t-and-f: New rules to challenge athletes at adidas Oregon

2001-05-24 Thread Paul Banta
This isn't what the IAAF is trying. Under the experimental rules, it's 2x2 which would be faster for a large meet. I'm not saying it would be fair. Paul Banta adidas Oregon Track Classic - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

t-and-f: Dragila to vault in adidas Oregon Track Classic

2001-05-23 Thread Paul Banta
World-Record Holder Dragila to Vault at adidas Oregon Track Classic PORTLAND - The world’s best women’s pole vaulter, Stacy Dragila, will compete against an outstanding field of vaulters at the June 3 adidas Oregon Track Classic. Dragila is the world record holder at 15-5, the 2000 Olympic

t-and-f: New rules to challenge athletes at adidas Oregon

2001-05-23 Thread Paul Banta
tes’ strategies," meet director Paul Banta said. "It will be interesting to see how the vaulters adapt to the added pressure of having one less attempt at each height." Paul Bantaadidas Oregon Track Classic503-620-4052www.oregontrackclassic.com

t-and-f: Nine World Leaders on adidas Oregon Start List

2001-05-22 Thread Paul Banta
Nine 2001 World Leaders on adidas Oregon Track Classic Start List PORTLAND - Nine 2001 world event leaders are entered in the 16 events at the eleventh-annual adidas Oregon Track Classic. The IAAF Grand Prix II meet has never before featured so many of the year’s hot athletes. The adidas Or

t-and-f: Washington, Parrela Head Fast 400 Field at adidas Oregon

2001-05-21 Thread Paul Banta
Washington, Parrela Headline Fast 400 Field PORTLAND - Tyree Washington, who has run under 45 seconds four times this year including a world-leading time of 44.28, and South American record holder and 1999 World Championships silver medalist Sanderlei Parrela of Brazil headline the field fo

Re: t-and-f: Michael Johnson On Edmonton 4x400

2001-05-07 Thread Paul Banta
It is too bad that for some athletes the value of being a U.S. national champion is so low.   Paul Bantaadidas Oregon Track Classic503-620-4052www.oregontrackclassic.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monda

t-and-f: Oregon/Washington HS Meet of Champions

2001-04-23 Thread Paul Banta
For Immediate Use Oregon, Washington High School Stars To Square Off in Meet of Champions The Oregon-Washington Meet of Champions, a match-up of the two states’ best high school track and field athletes, has been added to the adidas Oregon Track Classic weekend of activities. The Meet of Cham

t-and-f: T&FN Athlete of Year Enters adidas Oregon Track Classic

2001-04-23 Thread Paul Banta
For Immediate Use 2000 Track and Field Athlete of the Year Enters 2001 adidas Oregon Track Classic Portland - The Track & Field News 2000 male athlete of the year Olympic gold medalist Virgilijus Alekna of Lithuania will compete in the discus at this year’s adidas Oregon Track Classic. Alekna

Re: t-and-f: Regionals

2001-04-13 Thread Paul Banta
IAAF meets in late May and early June would work best with additional meets held during the summer, whether the U.S. Champs changes dates or not. Paul Banta adidas Oregon Track Classic 503-620-4052 www.oregontrackclassic.com - Original Message - From: "Randy Treadway" <[EM

t-and-f: Re: results in newspapers (was Masters results)

2001-03-27 Thread Paul Banta
The reality is that there are sports editors at newspapers in the U.S. who do not care about track and that determines their coverage of the sport no matter how good local organizers are providing the editors with information and results.    Editors at The Oregonian here in Portland have told

Re: t-and-f: DI Regional Qualifying Discussion

2001-03-23 Thread Paul Banta
You'd better be concerned about "saving a few successful meets."  Without those meets the sport in the U.S. would be in significantly worse shape.   The sport needs to constantly work on getting better, especially in the quality and presentation of competitions, but it must avoid actions tha

t-and-f: Proposed changes in IAAF rules

2001-03-14 Thread Paul Banta
My guess is that few, if any, meet directors of invitational meets will be in favor of going to a one false start rule in races from 400 down.  They put a lot of time, money and promotions into getting the best sprinters and hurdlers to their events and wouldn't want to see them disqualified