Sprinting

Peak Performance Olympic Awards

Sam Bordiss — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:38:50 +0100

The 2008 Beijing Olympics closed out in predictably beautiful style. It’ll be a long time before we forget some of the fantastic performances produced in Beijing.

Jamaica: The fastest island in the world

Sam Bordiss — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:11:17 +0100

There’s no doubt about it. Jamaicans are the speed kings. And queens. Their 1-2-3 in the women’s 100m final was sensational enough.

Bryan Clay dominates men’s decathlon

Sam Bordiss — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:28:46 +0100

In two days the decathletes participate in ten events to determine ‘superman’ status. Who can run the quickest, throw the furthest and jump the highest?

400m Sprinters Lack Speed Endurance

Sam Bordiss — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:09:13 +0100

After the men’s 400m semi’s I wrote about the importance of speed endurance. Well some athletes listened, some didn’t.

Usain Bolt Sets Another Sprinting World Record

Sam Bordiss — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:36:43 +0100

I wrote last time about how Olympic legend Michael Johnson jumped around in excitement when he watched Usain Bolt’s world record breaking 9.69secs 100m final.

Speed-Endurance Key To 400m Gold

Sam Bordiss — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:32:21 +0100

It looks like Usain Bolt is planning on jogging his way to victory in the 200m final.

Pamela Jelimo VO2 Max Ensures 800m Gold

Sam Bordiss — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:14:32 +0100

Another final in the athletics turned into a solo show in Beijing this evening.

Liu Xiang Suffers Achilles Injury

Sam Bordiss — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:02:22 +0100

There were 400m and 200m sprint heats this morning on the track. Jeremy Wariner cruised his 400m heat, Usain Bolt literally jogged his.

Bolt from the blue

Sam Bordiss — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:07:18 +0100

“Whoa!

Olympic Chokers

matt.renton — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:08:02 +0100

The headlines are often dominated by the success stories of the Olympics such as Great Britain’s gold surprise in Rebecca Adlington and America’s swimming titan that is