In a message dated 9/17/02 8:48:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< On today's USATF teleconference, Tim Montgomery had this remark regarding his fast reaction time (I think Walt asked this question.) >> I did ask the question. Like many other "laymen", I had taken it on faith that a good reaction time meant an equally good start. While working on one of the Golden League meets for ESPN, I noticed that runner "A" had by far the best reaction time, while it was apparent from replays that runner "B" had the better start. This past Saturday, while watching Montgomery's race with (serious name-dropping here) Michael Johnson, I asked him if most people were making too much of quick reaction times, and he agreed, proceeding to give a demonstration of what Montgomery talked about yesterday. I'm sure coaches and athletes knew this along, and maybe it was obvious to others, but it was a revelation to this long-time follower of the sport. Walt Murphy
