I had the pleasure of traveling to Jamaica recently, during the IAAF World Championships. It was interesting to be in Jamaica when their single greatest superstar, Usain Bolt, was on the other side of the world jogging past Olympic level athletes without breaking a sweat.
In case you missed it, you can read about the details of the race here. The really interesting thing about being in Jamaica while it happened was the level of attention that track and field was getting. Our driver had to pull over to the side of the road to
9.58–Say What?
by Bea August 24th, 2009 | Track and Field
By now I am sure that most of you have heard about Usain Bolt's ridiculously fast 100 meter dash time, but in case of you had not heard, it was a 9.58. That is 0.11 seconds faster than the mark he set last year at the Beijing Olympics. That much of an improvement on a 100 meter dash race has never happened before. However, no one knows just how fast his time would have been at last year's Beijing Olympics if he had not started celebrating his victory at least ten meters from the finish line. Do you remember that
The Most Underrated Sport- Part 2
by Ronald A. Rowe July 8th, 2009 | Gymnastics, Olympics, Track and Field
Last week, I wrote about the incredible ballet of strength, speed, and stamina that is Ninja Warrior (called Sasuke in Japan). The contest is held twice a year in Japan and attracts contestants from all over the world. If you’ve seen the show Wipeout on ABC, I want to assure you that Ninja Warrior is absolutely nothing like that.
OK, they are both similar in that they involve Japanese obstacle courses. But while Wipeout is a silly show featuring whatever housewife or insurance salesman the network can rope into it, Ninja Warrior is a serious competition, with 100 top competitors chosen
OK, they are both similar in that they involve Japanese obstacle courses. But while Wipeout is a silly show featuring whatever housewife or insurance salesman the network can rope into it, Ninja Warrior is a serious competition, with 100 top competitors chosen
The Most Underrated Sport
by Ronald A. Rowe June 30th, 2009 | Gymnastics, Track and Field
There is a sporting competition unlike any other. It features some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world. Participants come from all over the world to compete in this event, held twice a year in Japan. It is among the most thrilling spectacles of strength, speed, and endurance ever displayed.
You’ve probably never even heard of it, much less seen it.
Ninja Warrior is the name given to the challenging obstacle course located in Mt. Midoryama, Japan. The constantly evolving course is divided into four increasingly demanding stages. The first stage is a timed trial requiring speed
You’ve probably never even heard of it, much less seen it.
Ninja Warrior is the name given to the challenging obstacle course located in Mt. Midoryama, Japan. The constantly evolving course is divided into four increasingly demanding stages. The first stage is a timed trial requiring speed
