t-and-f: Women's AOY

2001-10-01 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
The big question here is where the voters will put Yegorova. I think they'll be divided and she'll end up either just squeaking in or out of top 10 completely. My position is that as she was not disqualified by IAAF, in accordance with their rules, her season should be considered with full merit.

t-and-f: AOY

2001-09-16 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
A tough season for the selectors of TFN Athlete of the year. GREENE: W.C. 3d fastest, no-one faster. Short (injuries) season. BUCHER: 3x under 1.43. 6th fastest ever. One loss ( to 5th fastest ) that will cost him. 7x under 1.44.00. W. Champ. Best non Kipketer season in 800? EL GUERROUJ: 5

t-and-f: Yulianna Perez

2001-09-03 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Yulianna Perez, the Tucson born, Cuban trained TJ'er jumped 46' 10 3/4 at the WUG's, bringing her closer to what sems an inevitable US record. She's being courted by Colleges eager to have her, but seems to be intending to stay out her second year at Pima CC in Tucson, perhaps because of her

t-and-f: Suzy Q

2001-08-27 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
I don't think I'm alone in having decided that SFHamilton's problems are psychological and not physiological. I don't think she's shown any improvement in her mental state over Sydney. Her problem seems to be hysterical in nature. Now before anyone screams sexist, let me explain that I mean it in

t-and-f: World's

2001-08-14 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Just got back from Edmonton. Haven't had a chance to read many posts, so I'll probably be repeating some stuff. The meet itself was excellently produced. Those Video screens make a huge difference! They were well used and offered some great views when I was roving the stadium and sitting in the

t-and-f: World's

2001-08-14 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Major booboo on my last post. I meant end to end 5.09's for the 5000 of course. Last 400 in 54 in the 10,000. Phil Wyckoff GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno

t-and-f: Edmonton weather

2001-07-25 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
As I'm going to the World's I've noticed that Edmonton has had showers every day this week and the forecast for next week says showers every day. Can any Edmontonian/Canadian tell me if showers means: a) Occasional drizzle; b) Occasional downpour; c) Bring the Arc; d) It rains only at night or;

t-and-f: Yuliana Perez

2001-07-15 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
The latest in the saga of the Tucson TJ'er is that she may not get to go to the World University games in China. When she was given $2,200 by the Swiss in Havana to get to the U.S., they put a proviso on her passport not allowing her to leave North America until it's repaid. John MCCain's office

t-and-f: US medals

2001-07-06 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Mike asked: Just wanted to see what everyone thought about the US's chances of racking up any medals 800 on up? Uri was kind. I think a snowball's chance in hell describes it for me. I assume you were limiting yourself to men. On the women's side Jacobs should medal, if not win, the 1500. Suzy

t-and-f: Lassiter

2001-07-04 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Did anybody notice that Lassiter ran 35.28 for his last 300m in the Glasgow race? It goes to show that running 3.15 for three laps is like walking to these guys! Phil Wyckoff GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or

t-and-f: Yuliana Perez

2001-06-24 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
There is an interesting story behind Yuliana Perez's 2d place finish in the USATF TJ. She was born in Tucson, then went to live in Cuba when she was 5. She trained for the 2000 Olympic games with the Cubans but was denied a place on the team, due to her place of birth. She left Cuba in February

t-and-f: Bannister

2001-06-09 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
My reading of Bannister's career shows him running 4.24.6 in 1947, and he came to Oxford in Fall of 1946. which I think makes him a Freshman. He never ran on a track or wore spikes prior to Oxford. Phil Wyckoff GET INTERNET ACCESS

t-and-f: Alan Webb

2001-05-27 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Wow what a great race for the kid! 2 weeks ago I figured he might run 3.57 at Pre, then after last weeks incredible races ( 1.52 last 800, 1.49.5, 49.2) I thought maybe he could go 3.55; but 3.53.4!! I understand the conditions weren't too great... windy. He held back until the last lap and looks

t-and-f: Millionaire

2000-10-26 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Netters: What was embarrasing in the game show "Who wants to be...$$", was the fact that neither of th track personna (Greene Dragila) could figure out the order of head to toe. Ah well I guess they weren't on there because of brains. I must admit I bet my wife that Mo would be last

t-and-f: My 10 Cents

2000-10-13 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Hi: I kept off the list during the Olympics to avoid early results. What I have read since getting back on hasn't encouraged me to jump in again! "Devers faked her injury to make money." "Suzy flopped as an athlete but not as an actor." Why should Devers fake an injury for God's sake! Up to

t-and-f: Olympic Flash

2000-09-24 Thread Philip J Wyckoff
Latest news from Sydney. The IOC has agreed to add a new sport to TF to make it more palatable to World audiencesthe Synchronized Hammer throw. Two contestants must throw a hammer in exact synchronicity from circles 50 feet apart. The implements must cross over each other and land the same