Re: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-04 Thread Jason L Bunston
Several notes on Snell: I have seen several references about his grass track times (barefoot). The 1:44.1 time he ran barefoot is unbelievable...really, just think about that for a moment. And for those of you doubting his dominance, check out his Tokyo Olympic race - he buried the field with

Re: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-04 Thread David Dallman
Grass track yes, barefoot no. Or have I been missing something for the last 35 years? David Dallman On Wed, 4 Oct 2000, Jason L Bunston wrote: Several notes on Snell: I have seen several references about his grass track times (barefoot).

Re: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-04 Thread Ed Dana Parrot
I have seen several references about his grass track times (barefoot). The 1:44.1 time he ran barefoot is unbelievable...really, just think about that for a moment. I completely agree that Peter Snell's domination was impressive and I can't think of anyone who jumps out as a clearly superior

Re: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-04 Thread Alan Shank
Jason L Bunston wrote: Several notes on Snell: I have seen several references about his grass track times (barefoot). The 1:44.1 time he ran barefoot is unbelievable...really, just think about that for a moment. I don't believe he ran that race barefoot, or any others. And for those of

RE: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-04 Thread Highfill, Floyd
Ed Parrot wrote: -Original Message- From: Ed Dana Parrot [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 9:35 AM To: Track Listserve Subject: Re: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list I have seen several references about his grass track times

t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-03 Thread Stephen Blair
As the token kiwi on the list I feel it is my duty to note the exploits of Peter Snell in regards to Matthew H Fraser Moat's question of who should be on both 800/1500m all-time lists. Snell won two Olympic 800m titles (Coe could "only" manage silver). Snell won the Olympic 1500m in Tokyo in

Re: t-and-f: Peter Snell - 800/1500m all-time list

2000-10-03 Thread Mark Bomba
yes it does make him the best (800m for sure and maybe the best tactical 1500m guy) considering the time, conditions, shoes, etc... Bomba --- Stephen Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As the token kiwi on the list I feel it is my duty to note the exploits of Peter Snell in regards to Matthew H