Sanya

[TrackDaddy]

An early season 50.2 split at Tx Relays after a 22.8x and 51.0 split in the cold...tells TrackDaddy that Ms. Grit and Coach Clyde have a definite plan.

I love...to see a plan come together. :D

http://www.usatf.org/events/2004/OlympicGames/photos/uniforms/RICHARDSSanya_KL.jpg

[SteveIsham]

Is Sanya being coached by Clyde Hart??? I was pretty sure she was still working out with Bev Kearney at UT, a 100 or so miles down the interstate from Coach Clyde...

I saw her run at the Texas Relays and she looked smooth.

[TrackDaddy]

Is Sanya being coached by Clyde Hart??? I was pretty sure she was still working out with Bev Kearney at UT, a 100 or so miles down the interstate from Coach Clyde...

I saw her run at the Texas Relays and she looked smooth.Yes, she's being coached by Hart.

She hired him following the '04 Games. So she's in the same coaching camp as Wariner although their sponsors are different.

Wariner is with Adiddas (I believe) and Ms. Awesome has signed with Nike.

[TrackDaddy]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-tracknotes12apr12,0,7228628.story?coll=sfla-sports-headlines

Former St. Thomas Aquinas state champ Sanya Richards is too busy to get married and settle down to start a family, according to her mother, Sharon, when asked about the rumors circulating about the Olympic gold medalist. Richards led the U.S. 4x400 relay to a win at Saturday night's Texas Relays and is training with coach Clyde Hart and her father, Archie, at Waco, Texas. She plans to compete in the Penn Relays and Prefontaine Classic.

"Everything is completely false," Sharon Richards said. "She is so far from married and pregnant. She is raring to go on the track."

[SteveIsham]

Yes, she's being coached by Hart.

She hired him following the '04 Games. So she's in the same coaching camp as Wariner although their sponsors are different.

Wariner is with Adiddas (I believe) and Ms. Awesome has signed with Nike.

That is cool. I have a great admiration for the Baylor program and have close friends who are former Baylor runners, but the Sanya-Clyde connection somehow slipped under my radar...

[emceelaszlo]

i wish clyde hart was my coach....

[ronnie moore]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-tracknotes12apr12,0,7228628.story?coll=sfla-sports-headlines

Former St. Thomas Aquinas state champ Sanya Richards is too busy to get married and settle down to start a family, according to her mother, Sharon, when asked about the rumors circulating about the Olympic gold medalist. Richards led the U.S. 4x400 relay to a win at Saturday night's Texas Relays and is training with coach Clyde Hart and her father, Archie, at Waco, Texas. She plans to compete in the Penn Relays and Prefontaine Classic.

"Everything is completely false," Sharon Richards said. "She is so far from married and pregnant. She is raring to go on the track."Say Man, i hadn't even looked over here, i didn't know anything about her maybe getting masrried (i guess she didn't either)

She looked great at the meet, slim , happy and fast.

After her race the announcer got her and Raasin over and interveiw them over the PA and let them talk to the fans, it was great...Raasin had her hair still short but blond and she gain a few pounds and looked great also.

It was really great to see them cheering the Texas ladys on in the 4x4, they were really jumping up and down and yelling on the anchor as Chapple held Perkins off.

[TrackDaddy]

Say Man, i hadn't even looked over here, i didn't know anything about her maybe getting masrried (i guess she didn't either)

She looked great at the meet, slim , happy and fast.

After her race the announcer got her and Raasin over and interveiw them over the PA and let them talk to the fans, it was great...Raasin had her hair still short but blond and she gain a few pounds and looked great also.

It was really great to see them cheering the Texas ladys on in the 4x4, they were really jumping up and down and yelling on the anchor as Chapple held Perkins off.Man...do you know how bad I wanted to be there?

Things are going well for Sanya. She seems happy with Coach Hart and it's obvious it's paying off.

I think one day some guy is going to the luckiest man in the world and some children will have an awesome mom, but as Sanya's mother said, those are nothing but rumors.

She's got a World record to break first. :D

I think she's gonna make the world say "Sanya" at the WC's and Oly games in the years to come. She's still VERY YOUNG (barely 20) and has lot's of time.

Did Raasin turn pro?

[vallistastud49]

Let her break the AR first. The WR is godly, seriously.

[TrackDaddy]

Sanya's 51.03 at Baylor today is the fastest 400m time in the world so far this season. :)

[fourjz]

Sanya's 51.03 at Baylor today is the fastest 400m time in the world so far this season. :)

And that's just on speed endurance work. ;)

[TrackDaddy]

Sanya and the USA 4x4 will face Russia and Jamaica at Penn.

But the Pre Classic in a about 6 weeks is the one to mark on your calendars boys and girls.

Ana, Tonique, Sanya, DeeDee, Hennegan and Christine Amertil will meet in an Olympic finals rematch.

They are 6 of the 8 Oly Games 400m finalists from 2004.

Ms. Grit (Sanya) is about call "check" on the world at the tender age of 20!

With "Mate" soon to follow. :D

[Kniteryder]

Sanya and the USA 4x4 will face Russia and Jamaica at Penn.

But the Pre Classic in a about 6 weeks is the one to mark on your calendars boys and girls.

Ana, Tonique, Sanya, DeeDee, Hennegan and Christine Amertil will meet in an Olympic finals rematch.

They are 6 of the 8 Oly Games 400m finalists from 2004.

Ms. Grit (Sanya) is about call "check" on the world at the tender age of 20!

With "Mate" soon to follow. :D

Yes, she will do really well this year. I just can feel it, I think her tactics will be a lot better and her 400 will be run smarter. WIth her speed and strength, there is no way that she cannot pop out some great times...just as long as she doesn't do the "she-hulk" thing and run outta her mind in that 1st 200m...but to bring it home like that while doing so is what surprised me...the girl is a beast!

Go Sanya...!

[TrackDaddy]

I got Sanya's split in 49.92!!!

In the rain at Penn.

Running her leg with noone close.

She's awesome. :D

[vallistastud49]

That relay was monstrous. I was glad to see Demus running it. The Russians won't be ready this summer.

When is Pre?

[Kniteryder]

That relay was monstrous. I was glad to see Demus running it. The Russians won't be ready this summer.

When is Pre?


HELL...THey wasn't ready today!!!! lol :D

[TrackDaddy]

That relay was monstrous. I was glad to see Demus running it. The Russians won't be ready this summer.

When is Pre?Demus ran a MONSTER leg as well in the cold rain...50.1 I believe. She was moving.

2005 Prefontaine Classic Meet Information

DATE:
Saturday, June 4, 2005

START TIME:
Approximately 1:00 p.m. PDT

TELEVISED BY:
NBC, Sunday, June 5, 2005
2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PDT

The GREAT SANYA

http://trackshark.com/photos/2005/penn/slides/05%20PENN%20RICHARDS%20Sanya%20KL.jpg

[TrackDaddy]

The GREAT SANYA

http://trackshark.com/photos/2005/penn/slides/05%20PENN%20RICHARDS%20Sanya%20KL.jpgCONGRATS SANYA!!!

[ronnie moore]

Event 17 Women 400 Meter Dash
JAMAICAN: 49.30 * 7/19/200 LORRAINE GRAHAH-FENTON, JAM
WORLD: 47.60 %
Meet: 51.50 # 2004 JERL MYLES-CLARK, USA
Name Team Finals

1 80 Richards, Sanya USA 49.96 #
2 44 Hennagan, Monique USA 50.83 #
3 29 Fenton, Lorraine JAMAICA 51.78
4 103 Willimas, Novlene JAMAICA 52.07
5 79 Richards, Sandie JAMAICA 52.07
6 93 Thompson, Moya JAMAICA 52.23
7 23 Davy, Nadia JAMAICA 52.61
8 16 Burgher, Michelle JAMAICA 54.75

[trepw]

1 18 Campbell, Veronica JAMAICA 22.53 # -0.1
2 56 Lee, Muna USA 23.02 -0.1
3 66 Moore, Lashauntea USA 23.25 -0.1
4 102 Williams, Sherika JAMAICA 23.38 -0.1
5 58 McDonald, Beverly JAMAICA 23.47 -0.1
6 65 Moore, Connie USA 23.67 -0.1
7 63 Miller, Inger USA 23.77 -0.1
8 7 Bailey, Jade BARBADOS 24.06 -0.1

[TrackDaddy]

I love Inger Miller (I have a nice photo of her hugging my daughter) but it's difficult watching her not be able to compete as well as she used to.

She doesn't have near the same turnover she once had.

At Penn, she got ate up pretty good on 3rd.

In this meet she runs 11.46 and 23.77 finishing 5th and 7th respectively.

And isn't Bev McDonald approaching 40?

[vallistastud49]

She whipped up on them pretty good too. That's almost a second on the field. And considering she ran 49.8 last year in JUNE...my oh my (the ellipses were for TD ;)) she may deep into some serious territory this year. The AR isn't safe anymore.

[TrackDaddy]

She whipped up on them pretty good too. That's almost a second on the field. And considering she ran 49.8 last year in JUNE...my oh my (the ellipses were for TD ;)) she may deep into some serious territory this year. The AR isn't safe anymore.I agree...( :D ) the American record could be threatened.

Have you noticed the Pre field, Vallis?

Loaded.

[ronnie moore]

Sanya in Jamiaca

http://www.trackshark.com/photos/2005/jam/slides/Richards,%20Sanya.html

[ronnie moore]

I think Russia should give up on catching Sanya, they couldn't in Paris or Athens, and not at Penn either... GIVE UP RUSSIA!!

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/PAJK10504302246.jpeg

[bluphi1914]

I love Inger Miller (I have a nice photo of her hugging my daughter) but it's difficult watching her not be able to compete as well as she used to.

She doesn't have near the same turnover she once had.

At Penn, she got ate up pretty good on 3rd.

In this meet she runs 11.46 and 23.77 finishing 5th and 7th respectively.

And isn't Bev McDonald approaching 40?


TD I stayed at the Marriott downtown where all the USA track and field athletes were. I came downstairs to go 2 the store....and Inger Miller was perched on the bar stool sippin on some wine...lookin damn cute...w/her chocolate self..i was bout to get my mack on but dammit my boy comes up and c*ck blocks...so i missed my chance..word of advice...leave yo friends at home when u trying to get yo groove on..*smile*

[vallistastud49]

Sanya in Jamiaca

http://www.trackshark.com/photos/2005/jam/slides/Richards,%20Sanya.html
And she looks relaxed in that race.

I haven't seen the Pre field, TD, but I have seen some of the ones you all mentioned. I tell you it will be a good year for the U.S. women in the 400 because I see Sanya, Hennegan, Trotter all well under 49. With those three and some add ins in the relay, where the splits can be faster, I don't see the WR as a stretch. They'll definately run under 3:17. It hasn't been a long college season for Sanya, Trotter either...Yes, RUSSIA, Jamaica, Poland, Greeece, Czechoslovakia...whoever, may want to stop chasing for some years.

[TrackDaddy]

SANYA IS THE USATODAY.COM's OLYMPIC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Posted 5/10/2005 12:17 PM

U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Week

USATODAY.com will select each U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Week based on competition in international events that are part of the Olympic Games.

Richards ahead of pace in post-Olympic year

By Beau Dure, USATODAY.com

The large line of NBA Draft underclassmen notwithstanding, college athletes have a difficult decision when it comes to giving up NCAA eligibility. But Sanya Richards has little reason to regret her choice.

The former Texas runner gave up her last two years of eligibility before the Olympics last summer. In Athens, she won gold in the 4x400 relay. This year, the 20-year-old could be in line for all kinds of international honors.

At the Jamaica International Track & Field Invitational, fellow relay gold medalist Monique Hennagan ran a 50.83 in the 400 to finish second. That would have been the top time in the world this year if not for Richards, who ran almost a full second faster. Richards' 49.96 is the first sub-50 time of 2005.

For her effort, Richards is USATODAY.com's U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Week.

[TrackDaddy]

And she looks relaxed in that race.

I haven't seen the Pre field, TD, but I have seen some of the ones you all mentioned. I tell you it will be a good year for the U.S. women in the 400 because I see Sanya, Hennegan, Trotter all well under 49. With those three and some add ins in the relay, where the splits can be faster, I don't see the WR as a stretch. They'll definately run under 3:17. It hasn't been a long college season for Sanya, Trotter either...Yes, RUSSIA, Jamaica, Poland, Greeece, Czechoslovakia...whoever, may want to stop chasing for some years.I agree completely. And we have to add Henderson to that field as well. She's gone 50 point already this year as well.

Here's the Pre 400 field...

Ana, Tonique, Sanya, DeeDee, Hennegan and Christine Amertil.

Load-ed.

[W.E.]

One aspect of Ms. Richards '05, that I've noticed, is the increased range of motion upper, as well as lower body. Over the decades, Hart's work, direct or indirectly, promotes positive degrees of freedom about the joints of prime movers. The "Event 300's" perhaps?

As vallistastud49 stated, "she looks relaxed..." A very good and confident sign this early.

[vallistastud49]

I agree completely. And we have to add Henderson to that field as well. She's gone 50 point already this year as well.

Here's the Pre 400 field...

Ana, Tonique, Sanya, DeeDee, Hennegan and Christine Amertil.

Load-ed.
MAN! That is loaded. That's an olympic final right there, minus a few lanes. The winner will run 49.6. I won't say who...but everyone can go for it. I'm telling you the U.S.'s young guns has something for those other ladies. The only thing I can say is Ana has had her shine and I don't think she's happy that she fell off. We'll see what she's made of at Pre. BTW, when does Pre come on TV?

I forgot about Henderson. From the way she was talking in an interview, she's ready to drop something ridiculous too. I think she will be REALLY close to sub 49 this year. That would be ridiculous.

Tonique is a former Gamecock and I give her her due but she'll have to move over. I say Sanya and Trotter 1-2.

[Kniteryder]

One aspect of Ms. Richards '05, that I've noticed, is the increased range of motion upper, as well as lower body. Over the decades, Hart's work, direct or indirectly, promotes positive degrees of freedom about the joints of prime movers. The "Event 300's" perhaps?

As vallistastud49 stated, "she looks relaxed..." A very good and confident sign this early.


She also is running a smarter 400m(as I said Hart would do) I always thawt Sanya ran her 1st 200 way too fast, this summer she is gonna TERRORIZE CHICKS!!!!

Get 'em Sanya!!

[vallistastud49]

She also is running a smarter 400m(as I said Hart would do) I always thawt Sanya ran her 1st 200 way too fast, this summer she is gonna TERRORIZE CHICKS!!!!

Get 'em Sanya!!

LOL I have to agree. I mean, it's still May and she's run 49 already without having a long indoor season in her legs. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised to see the AR go this year.

[TrackDaddy]

MAN! That is loaded. That's an olympic final right there, minus a few lanes. The winner will run 49.6. I won't say who...but everyone can go for it. I'm telling you the U.S.'s young guns has something for those other ladies. The only thing I can say is Ana has had her shine and I don't think she's happy that she fell off. We'll see what she's made of at Pre. BTW, when does Pre come on TV?

I forgot about Henderson. From the way she was talking in an interview, she's ready to drop something ridiculous too. I think she will be REALLY close to sub 49 this year. That would be ridiculous.

Tonique is a former Gamecock and I give her her due but she'll have to move over. I say Sanya and Trotter 1-2.2005 Prefontaine Classic Meet Information

DATE:
Saturday, June 4, 2005

START TIME:
Approximately 1:00 p.m. PDT

TELEVISED BY:
NBC, Sunday, June 5, 2005
2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PDT

[vallistastud49]

2005 Prefontaine Classic Meet Information

DATE:
Saturday, June 4, 2005

START TIME:
Approximately 1:00 p.m. PDT

TELEVISED BY:
NBC, Sunday, June 5, 2005
2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PDT
I knew I could count on one of the Texans hooking me up with that information (no pun intended).

[TrackDaddy]

I knew I could count on one of the Texans hooking me up with that information (no pun intended).LOL...good one. :)

I read an IAAF article ysterday on Ana Guevara.

She ran 49.3x at Pre in 2003. This field might dip near that if it's nice and warm.

[fourjz]

I knew I could count on one of the Texans hooking me up with that information (no pun intended).

I'll have to catch it on TV.The spectacular ,stupendous,huge track & field extravaganza"the California High School State Meet in Sactown June 3rd and 4th will be taking place.Can't miss it for the world.Also you college recruiters and coaches probably need to come to Cali that week and just stay for the NC's.Ask any college coach outside the state of California if it will be worth it on the boys and girls side. :D

[vallistastud49]

LOL...good one. :)

I read an IAAF article ysterday on Ana Guevara.

She ran 49.3x at Pre in 2003. This field might dip near that if it's nice and warm.
I think she smoked Cathy Freeman the year after the Olys at Pre too. It will be interesting to see how fast these women can go. There are some fearless competitors on the U.S. women's side.

[trepw]

I think she smoked Cathy Freeman the year after the Olys at Pre too. It will be interesting to see how fast these women can go. There are some fearless competitors on the U.S. women's side.

I expect more from the US women than from the others. Our ladies have to be ready for Senior Nationals (later in June) in order to make the WC team, while Ana and Tonique will be focusing on WC (early August). Pre will be a good meet for the US runners, but internationally things will not start to heat up until July!

[bluphi1914]

"the California High School State Meet in Sactown" :D

Is this a new cartoon....SMILE!!! :D

[TrackDaddy]

Sanya (and Allyson, Justin, Jeremy, Mo, etc.) will run at the Addidas Classic this week. :)

http://www.aegtrackandfield.com/main.asp

[CrossTrack]

I think she smoked Cathy Freeman the year after the Olys at Pre too. It will be interesting to see how fast these women can go. There are some fearless competitors on the U.S. women's side.

Yep, she definitely smoked Freeman that year....of course, Freeman hadn't been training much after the Olympics....she took a bunch of time off, considered retirement, and got coaxed into running Pre at less than full fitness.

[TrackDaddy]

Flash Results, Inc.
adidas Track Classic
Home Depot Center - 5/22/2005
Carson, CA

Event 13 Women 400 Meter Dash
================================================== =============
Name Year Team Finals
================================================== =============
Finals
1 Sanya Richards USA/Nike 50.00
2 Ronetta Smith JAMAICA 51.23
3 Novlene Williams JAMAICA 51.69
4 Kia Davis USA/Nike 51.79
5 Dee Dee Trotter USA/adidas 51.96
6 Moushaumi Robinson USA/Nike 52.02
7 Demetria Washington USA/Nike 53.10
8 Turquoise Thompson USA/Quiet Fire 54.51

FIFTY FLAT! SHE HAS THE TOP TWO TIMES IN THE WORLD THIS YEAR.

[ronnie moore]

Man, our girl is going to run 48.90 this year... i promise!!!

That 50.00 looked like a walk in the park.

Whats the American record, 48.8x by Brisco Hooks, its going down this year.


NICE RUN SANYA

[Track Dude]

Sanya (and Allyson, Justin, Jeremy, Mo, etc.) will run at the Addidas Classic this week. :)

TD, they all looked real strong and smooth.
I think that a LOT OF RECORDS WILL BE GOING DOWN!!!

:D

[TrackDaddy]

Man, our girl is going to run 48.90 this year... i promise!!!

That 50.00 looked like a walk in the park.

Whats the American record, 48.8x by Brisco Hooks, its going down this year.


NICE RUN SANYA
LOL!

I think you're right, man. Briscoe Hooks is going down.

Sanya was smooth....!

She said Coach Hart doesn't want her pressing to run 49's this early!

So she cruises to 50 flat!

I think she may run mid 49 at Pre...just 'cause that field is talented w/6 of the 8 Oly finalist and it may take that just to win. But either way...she's on course.

[TrackDaddy]

TD, they all looked real strong and smooth.
I think that a LOT OF RECORDS WILL BE GOING DOWN!!!

:DYou're right dude. Wariner was smooth...just gliding man.

Rock was rolling too and it was just the push JW needed.

He sent a message that "hey, I didn't run indoors, but any 400m honors...goes through me!"

Allyson was impressive too. She came out of the curve on fire, 22.1x is nasty.

And I wish I had a clock on Lauryn's first 100m in that race...she made Felix come get her.

[Kniteryder]

You're right dude. Wariner was smooth...just gliding man.

Rock was rolling too and it was just the push JW needed.

He sent a message that "hey, I didn't run indoors, but any 400m honors...goes through me!"

Allyson was impressive too. She came out of the curve on fire, 22.1x is nasty.

And I wish I had a clock on Lauryn's first 100m in that race...she made Felix come get her.


OMG...LAURYN ROLLED OUT in the 200m, she PR'ed that wa fantastic, and even more impressive was how Allyson eased by her in that last 50...very easily I might add...and almost PR'ed. Colander did a good job by coming in 3rd. BUt these youngsters are ready to take over the reigns!!

Just as I knew it, Sanya is already showing the improvements of her training, she's consistant at the 49.9/50.0 mark so that bids well for her attack(and I am in agreeance with u guys) on that American record.

VC rolled as well...she had a bad start, but even more so, MUNA HAD A FREAKIN HORRIBLE START...and for her to catch everyone and come in 2nd was crazy, but she needs to get that 1st part of her race together!!! Good job by Wariner to let everyone know he has just BEGUN to run this year...and Joanna Hayes who looked great in beating Felician...again!

[hungso_lo]

The main difference i've noticed in Sanya, is her race strategy in the 400. I've always thought she wasted too much energy trying to catch everyone early. Sometimes she would seem to be worried about making up the stagger on the runner to her outside, that she would pay for it in the last 100m. A perfect example of this would be at NCAA's last year. She was chasing Henderson, and seemed to want to pass her early, but Monique isn't exactly mediocre, so Sanya didn't pass her when she wanted to, and she ended up running a 36sec 1st 300m.

Now Sanya looks a lot more under control, and relaxed. You get the impression that during the race(400m) she can slow down or speed up at will. And thats how it should be in the 400m. Especially with the way Hart teaches the race pattern. She has to be able to adjust during the race. Last year, I didn't see that at all. She was going hard the whole race, and she was either not in shape to do that, or it was just a bad race pattern. I think it was the race pattern. I can't wait to see her run a 200m.

[hungso_lo]

OMG...LAURYN ROLLED OUT in the 200m, she PR'ed that wa fantastic, and even more impressive was how Allyson eased by her in that last 50...very easily I might add...and almost PR'ed. Colander did a good job by coming in 3rd. BUt these youngsters are ready to take over the reigns!!

Just as I knew it, Sanya is already showing the improvements of her training, she's consistant at the 49.9/50.0 mark so that bids well for her attack(and I am in agreeance with u guys) on that American record.

VC rolled as well...she had a bad start, but even more so, MUNA HAD A FREAKIN HORRIBLE START...and for her to catch everyone and come in 2nd was crazy, but she needs to get that 1st part of her race together!!! Good job by Wariner to let everyone know he has just BEGUN to run this year...and Joanna Hayes who looked great in beating Felician...again!

I'm so glad to see Lauryn running the 200m. I can't stand seing specialist. I've always thought she should double here and there. But now the US has another legitimate threat in the 200m. I think this will translate to her 100m being more refined. Last time someone ran a curve that fast, the clock flashed 19.32. I was actually more impressed with how she maintained her form and how she didn't tie up in the end.

Allyson looks way to relaxed lol. She didn't look like she was trying at all in that 200m. The way she ran the 1st 100m should be a wake up call to everyone who thinks they have to strain and press to run a fast curve. The more you press the slower and more energy you'll use. Allyson cruised and came off the curve only a meter behind Lauryn.

It looked like Colander expected the race to be a little slower.

VC is a beast.....

You know how people say that on any given day someone can be beat. I don't think Veronica should be included in that theory ;)

[Track Dude]

I'll have to catch it on TV.The spectacular ,stupendous,huge track & field extravaganza"the California High School State Meet in Sactown June 3rd and 4th will be taking place.Can't miss it for the world.Also you college recruiters and coaches probably need to come to Cali that week and just stay for the NC's.Ask any college coach outside the state of California if it will be worth it on the boys and girls side. :D

Fourjz, you took the words right out of my mouth!

Not sure if you heard, but James Logan's Kevin Craddock who had been suffering from a nagging quadracep injury all season long wound-up tearing his hamstring at the North Coast Section "Bayshore" Meet on Saturday in the 110m hurldles. He is done for the season, and his loss means that James Logan just gave up 20 points at the State Meet to the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits! - - - But this just in, LPB's Boys 4x400 just got DQ'd on a uniform violation because one of the kids was running without compression shorts like his other three teamates, and had his boxers shorts come out while running! All this on the way to running a 3:15!!! :(

Meanwhile, David Klech of Cal High in San Ramon ( North Coast Section ) who would have met-up with Craddock in this coming weekend's North Coast Section "Meet of Champions" in Berkeley ran a 36.18 ( all by himself, I might add ) in the 300m hurdles, to put him at #2 U.S. JUNIOR EVER and behind Craddock ( 35.93 ) and California State and National Record Holder, George Porter ( 35.32 ) of Cabrillo of Lompoc back in 1985.

http://www.dyestatcal.com

Can't wait for State.
Wilson of Long Beach Girls just ran a 3:41.02, pushed by Rancho Cucamonga at 3:41.91
It's gonna be a Barn-Burner my friends!

Fourjz is right . . .
You TEXANS need to come out a week before the NCAA's so that you can see how it's done out here . . . Cali-Style!

:D

[W.E.]

...I can't wait to see her run a 200m.
I couldn't agree more. Henderson is another. Elite class turnover with evolving special endurance characteristics. Particularly Richards '05.

[vallistastud49]

Fourjz, you took the words right out of my mouth!

Not sure if you heard, but James Logan's Kevin Craddock who had been suffering from a nagging quadracep injury all season long wound-up tearing his hamstring at the North Coast Section "Bayshore" Meet on Saturday in the 110m hurldles. He is done for the season, and his loss means that James Logan just gave up 20 points at the State Meet to the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits! - - - But this just in, LPB's Boys 4x400 just got DQ'd on a uniform violation because one of the kids was running without compression shorts like his other three teamates, and had his boxers shorts come out while running! All this on the way to running a 3:15!!! :(

Meanwhile, David Klech of Cal High in San Ramon ( North Coast Section ) who would have met-up with Craddock in this coming weekend's North Coast Section "Meet of Champions" in Berkeley ran a 36.18 ( all by himself, I might add ) in the 300m hurdles, to put him at #2 U.S. JUNIOR EVER and behind Craddock ( 35.93 ) and California State and National Record Holder, George Porter ( 35.32 ) of Cabrillo of Lompoc back in 1985.

http://www.dyestatcal.com

Can't wait for State.
Wilson of Long Beach Girls just ran a 3:41.02, pushed by Rancho Cucamonga at 3:41.91
It's gonna be a Barn-Burner my friends!

Fourjz is right . . .
You TEXANS need to come out a week before the NCAA's so that you can see how it's done out here . . . Cali-Style!

:D
That's a HUGE improvement for Poly since Penn.

[Track Dude]

That's a HUGE improvement for Poly since Penn.

I'm not totally sure about that 3:15 Uni-DQ time by LBP, just what I had heard from a reliable source. :D

Meanwhile, Dominguez in the Boys D-2 Finals won in 3:14.20, with Cypress in second at 3:16.02!

Notre Dame won D-3 in 3:17.06
Serra won D-4 in 3:17.28

STATE IS GONNA BE A BARN-BURNER!!!

[TrackDaddy]

http://www.trackshark.com/photos/2005/adidas2/slides/GQ2B2114.JPG

[vallistastud49]

I'm not totally sure about that 3:15 Uni-DQ time by LBP, just what I had heard from a reliable source. :D

Meanwhile, Dominguez in the Boys D-2 Finals won in 3:14.20, with Cypress in second at 3:16.02!

Notre Dame won D-3 in 3:17.06
Serra won D-4 in 3:17.28

STATE IS GONNA BE A BARN-BURNER!!!
Sorry, I was referring to the girls. They ran something like 352 at Penn with a 60+ leg, and to run 341 is a huge improvement.

[Kniteryder]

Ana Guevara (Mexico)
Tonique Williams-Darling (Bahamas)
Dee Dee Trotter
Sanya Richards
Monique Hennagan
Christine Amertil (Bahamas)
Aliann Pompey (Guyana)
Lashinda Demus


Demus has been added to the 400m field...WOW!! :)

[ronnie moore]

http://www.trackshark.com/photos/2005/adidas2/slides/GQ2B2114.JPGYOU GO GIRL!!!

[TrackDaddy]

Ana Guevara (Mexico)
Tonique Williams-Darling (Bahamas)
Dee Dee Trotter
Sanya Richards
Monique Hennagan
Christine Amertil (Bahamas)
Aliann Pompey (Guyana)
Lashinda Demus


Demus has been added to the 400m field...WOW!! :)WOW! is right, knite.

Guevara and Amertil ran 50.5 and 50.6 respectively last week. I think Pre will be Tonique's season debut.

And you can add MoHen to the US mix this summer for a spot on the WC team.

[vallistastud49]

Does anybody think any of the women will go sub 49 this year? It's been a while since there have been some great women 400m runners.
Ana went sub 49, I think, a couple years ago. But I do think we'll see a sub 49 or three this year.

[TrackDaddy]

I want to see somebody run a Marita Koch type race in her WR 400m run. If anybody here has seen it, they know what I am talking about. It was ridiculous and simply dominating. The person who got 2nd (and was embarassed by MK) would have gotten 1st at the Olympics in Athens, I believe. Back on to Sanya though.I've seen it.

I think she ran it from lane 1.

The prediction earlier in this thread by Ronnie Moore and affirmed by me and Knite is that Sanya will take down Briscoe-Hooks AR 48.8x.

The prediction still stands. ;)

Vallis is right...I think Ana went about 48.8 a couple of years ago.

[robert kelly]

I've seen it.

I think she ran it from lane 1.

The prediction earlier in this thread by Ronnie Moore and affirmed by me and Knite is that Sanya will take down Briscoe-Hooks AR 48.8x.

The prediction still stands. ;)

Vallis is right...I think Ana went about 48.8 a couple of years ago.Ana Guevara ran 48.89 on 8/27/03.
Valarie Briscoe-Hooks - American Record - 48.83 on 6/08/84 :D

[sprinterboihobley]

She will definetly take the record down. She has the speed of the world class 100 200 runners and now the endurance that she is getting from Coach Hart and finally learning to run a smart race she will get that record if not this year then next year.

[bluphi1914]

[QUOTE=TrackDaddy]I've seen it.

I think she ran it from lane 1.

QUOTE]

I saw it too...she made up the stagger in the 1st curve...and came off the final curve waaaaaaaaaay in the front...it was the world cup in 85...I use to have that on tape....the person in lane one ran i think 47.99 from the Soviet Union and went on to be the 400m champion in the 88 games.


Sanya can def take the AR record down to the mid 48s only time will tell, but that damn 47.60...i dunno...she needs 2 tail winds on the back stretch and home stretch of like over 10mph...and no wind on the turn!!!!...:)

[TrackDaddy]

[QUOTE=TrackDaddy]I've seen it.

I think she ran it from lane 1.

QUOTE]

I saw it too...she made up the stagger in the 1st curve...and came off the final curve waaaaaaaaaay in the front...it was the world cup in 85...I use to have that on tape....the person in lane one ran i think 47.99 from the Soviet Union and went on to be the 400m champion in the 88 games.


Sanya can def take the AR record down to the mid 48s only time will tell, but that damn 47.60...i dunno...she needs 2 tail winds on the back stretch and home stretch of like over 10mph...and no wind on the turn!!!!...:)LOL...yeah 47.60 is out there.

Say Blu I think I still have Koch's WR on my hard drive.

If you want it...pm me your email address and I'll send it to you (if I still have it).

[W.E.]

... No tactics really, no special pacing, just going out fast and holding on for dear life.

Koch's pre-race work was even more astounding. However, I suppose precise "supplementation" protocols can provide superior craniocerebral stimulations, as well as in neuro-muscular centers!

[trepw]

1 Tonique Darling Bahamas 49.95
2 Sanya Richards USA 49.98
3 Monique Hennagan USA 50.71
4 Christine Amertil Bahamas 51.33
5 Dee Dee Trotter USA 51.42
6 Lashinda Demus USA 51.92
7 Hazel-Ann Regis Grenada 52.62
8 Aliann Pompey Guyana 52.75

[TrackDaddy]

OUTSTANDING JOB...by Ms. Grit, the SUPERWOMAN!

I'm extremely proud of you Sanya. You are on course to accomplish great things. Stay focused. :)

She is THE MOST AMAZING young lady.

TrackDaddy's sprung. :D

http://dyestatcal.com/image/4tr/7-July/09OlympicTrials/DCAlbum5/images/SanyaRichards5034InQualifying_jpg.jpg

[trepw]

OUTSTANDING JOB...by Ms. Grit, the SUPERWOMAN!

I'm extremely proud of you Sanya. You are on course to accomplish great things. Stay focused. :)

She is THE MOST AMAZING young lady.

TrackDaddy's sprung. :D



Sanya is clearly ahead of the other US runners, but in light of her previous times this year (49.96 and 50.00), I think people were expecting more in this race. In fact, I was surprised that she only ran 49.98 in a losing effort. Hart probably had her hold back and work on strategy in light of the upcoming championships.

Darling has to be happy. This is only her second race of the year and she beats the elite.

I am a little concerned with Trotter. She didn't look good at the adidas meet and her performance at PRE was nothing special. With 3 weeks to go and she get to where she was last year?

Demus also has to be disappointed with her time. Of course it didn't help she was in lane 1.

Hennegan is doing the same thing as she did last year. Will she come out of nowhere and win nationals?

It's MoHen's time this week. She has no other races than the 400m and has already stated she wants to break the collegiate record.

[TrackDaddy]

You were surprised that she ONLY ran 49.98?!?

ONLY? :eek:

LOL...that's the 3rd fastest time in the world this year behind only her own 49.96 and Tonique's winning time.

Only, huh? ;)

Actually Sanya probably ran just about the time she wanted. I heard her say recently that Coach Hart wants to save the 49's for later.

I haven't seen the race but the results tell me that the kid who's only 3 years removed from high school, had a chance to beat the Oly Champ.

And don't forget...Tonique was preparing to race her arch rival Ana Guevara in this meet until she pulled out the day before. So you knew Tonique was geared to go sub 50.

Tonique, being the Oly Gold medalist had to be determined not to let a 20 y/o first year pro beat her.

Don't you think?

And Sanya made her run a world leading time to prevent it.

As for Demus I agree. In fact I kinda thought she may finish top 3 after that 53 400h last week.

I also agree with you about Trotter and it seems that maybe she is just slower to come around. She came on late last season first at NC's then the trials. And that was with an indoor season. She also ran indoors this year but has a much slower start.

MoHen is going to challenge the collegiate record and I'm pulling for her. She'll need someone to get out hard on her outside I think to have a real chance. I know she can do it but the NCAA field is not what it was last year and comp always helps set records.

[mzungu]

i just saw the women's 400m, very nice from richards, who almost caught up to darling on the home stretch. maybe a little faster first 200m and she'd have done it.

[ronnie moore]

Sanya ran a great race, and if you just watched, the first thing you'll notice is shes still working out the kinks on how fast to go out.

Now i really think the American record will come down :D

[ronnie moore]

i just saw the women's 400m, very nice from richards, who almost caught up to darling on the home stretch. maybe a little faster first 200m and she'd have done it.Your right, and when i saw her run at the Micheal Johnson meet, that was one of the things coach Hart mention, that she relax a little to much down the back stretch... but, thats just some timing issues that still being worked out.

[TrackDaddy]

Right Mzu and Ronnie. I just saw it too.

Sanya's still making adjustments...and she almost got here.

First she got out a little fast...then she it seem like she almost shut it down completely.

Finally she turned on the jets again and picking up Tonique when she ran out of track.

CLEARLY if she'd run a little better calculated, consisten race she would have won AND run low 49, if not high 48.

YEAH RONNIE....the record's going down!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[ronnie moore]

48.80 coming soon to a stadium near you

http://www.texassports.com/images/tfimages/2002_03/women/001/richards_sanya_200_20.jpg

[TrackDaddy]

LOL :D

[trepw]

[QUOTE=TrackDaddy]You were surprised that she ONLY ran 49.98?!?

ONLY? :eek:

LOL...that's the 3rd fastest time in the world this year behind only her own 49.96 and Tonique's winning time.

Only, huh? ;)
QUOTE]

Yes, I was suprised that she ONLY ran 49.98. No one is disputing that it is a great time. But since she ran 49.96 and 50.00 running by herself, I thought she would run faster with Tonique in the race. Why is that such an amazing statement?

[vallistastud49]

[QUOTE=TrackDaddy]You were surprised that she ONLY ran 49.98?!?

ONLY? :eek:

LOL...that's the 3rd fastest time in the world this year behind only her own 49.96 and Tonique's winning time.

Only, huh? ;)
QUOTE]

Yes, I was suprised that she ONLY ran 49.98. No one is disputing that it is a great time. But since she ran 49.96 and 50.00 running by herself, I thought she would run faster with Tonique in the race. Why is that such an amazing statement?

It was windy on the backstretch, which was obvious considering the 100m times.

I would have liked to have seen Demus in a better lane to see what she could've done. Especially already having run 53.5 in the 400h.

BTW, Tonique is a former Gamecock. Congratulations! (she's a rival now).

[W.E.]

Ms. Richards races to-date reminds me of Michael Johnson during '96. Each round (trials/games) had a specific emphasis and I wouldn't be surprised if the emphasis, for Pre, was on the strong 200-300 with a relaxed/stepover finish.

I remember him telling me that, with each developed race segment, there should be a greater confidence with proper execution. Unlike last summer (at times), she appears to be decelerating less than the competition. Look out!

[mzungu]

48.80?? i don't know, that's like another planet and the only women to do that were pretty much ripped like arnold. 48.83 is valerie brisco hooks, right? flo jo obviously could have gotten that in 1988 when she anchored the 4x400m in sub 49. but sub-50 is a tremendous start--how many years had it been since american women were hammering 50-1-2 but never making the break down below 50?

[trepw]

Ms. Richards races to-date reminds me of Michael Johnson during '96. Each round (trials/games) had a specific emphasis and I wouldn't be surprised if the emphasis, for Pre, was on the strong 200-300 with a relaxed/stepover finish.

I remember him telling me that, with each developed race segment, there should be a greater confidence with proper execution. Unlike last summer (at times), she appears to be decelerating less than the competition. Look out!

A quote from Sanya Richards:

"It was a good race," Richards said. "I wanted to win, but that's the Olympic champion and she ran a good race."

[fourjz]

48.80 coming soon to a stadium near you

http://www.texassports.com/images/tfimages/2002_03/women/001/richards_sanya_200_20.jpg

Three weeks here in Carson,California (Home Depot Center) .And word is getting around fast now since last years meets there(California Relays,Home Depot Invitational,and Adidas Classic this year that this is a blazing fast track. :D

[jrun]

Is Ashton Collins still her boyfriend?

Surprised to see that he split 45.2 on SMR at Penn.

[TrackDaddy]

[QUOTE=TrackDaddy]You were surprised that she ONLY ran 49.98?!?

ONLY? :eek:

LOL...that's the 3rd fastest time in the world this year behind only her own 49.96 and Tonique's winning time.

Only, huh? ;)
QUOTE]

Yes, I was suprised that she ONLY ran 49.98. No one is disputing that it is a great time. But since she ran 49.96 and 50.00 running by herself, I thought she would run faster with Tonique in the race. Why is that such an amazing statement?I didn't mean any offense but the statement is amazing for a lot of reasons. It just goes to show that you can never make people (I don't mean you) happy for long and that human nature is to always to expect more.

Consider:

1) Sanya had only run sub 50 twice in her life before this meet including once this year.
2) Although prior to this race she'd done it once this year, it's still quite early in this season.
3) Prior to this race she was the only one in the world to had run sub 50.
4) Her time in this race was sub 50.
5) You used the word "only" as though it's easy to do. I believe that "only" 6 or 7 different women in the whole world were able to run sub 50 last season with Tonique doing it the most AND NONE DID IT EVERY TIME OUT. For example...I think Silver Medalist Ana only did it like 3 or 4 times. Sanya only did it once. Hennegan a couple of times. Running sub 50 and nearly beating the Oly champ is AWESOME. Just ask the people behind them.
6) She's barely 20 years old.
7) She was racing the Oly Champ who no doubt would dictate the pace since everyone would run off her. The pace the Oly Champ set was 49.95 which is very fast for anyone (anytime) but especially in early June.

Also you said that "people were expecting more in this race."

What people?

Then you said that Tonique should be happy since she opened her season "beating the elite."

I think she beat the elite in every meet last year all the way to gold. I don't think she lost a race last season until after the Oly Games when got like 5th or 6th in a race that Guevara won. And if I remember correctly no one in that race went sub 50 either.

After watching that race today and seeing what I saw Sanya's camp has to be excited out of their minds. She's obviously still trying to manage her race. She made up the stagger on Amertil in like 10 steps. Then Tonique blew by her at 110m after Sanya had slowed noticeably apparently concerned that she had gotten to her mark too fast or something. Tonique being onher inside had a HUGE LEAD. Who (besides TrackDaddy :D ) would've believed that she could get back in that race?

She started sucking up Tonique coming off the last curve and into the home stretch like a young executive on a new job. ;)

[fourjz]

And that loss came after a week of Carribean partying from the $ 500,000 check she got for being the golden winner. :D

[TrackDaddy]

48.80?? i don't know, that's like another planet and the only women to do that were pretty much ripped like arnold. 48.83 is valerie brisco hooks, right? flo jo obviously could have gotten that in 1988 when she anchored the 4x400m in sub 49. but sub-50 is a tremendous start--how many years had it been since american women were hammering 50-1-2 but never making the break down below 50?Tru Mzu...for years American women couldn't break 50 it seems.'

But Sanya who holds multiple American Junior Records, will break the American record of 48.8. Tonique ran 49.0x last season and Guevara hit 48.8 a couple of years ago and they're 8-9 years older than Sanya. So is 2 time gold medalist Hennegan (who doesn't get enough credit for her accomplishments).

None of them were close to being as talented as Sanya is at the same age.

In fact, ONLY TWO people in WORLD history have been faster being this young.

Sanya had the Top 11 junior times in the world last year and she has the top 3 junior times in US History.

Her 49.89 run on pure heart last season makes her the 3RD FASTEST JUNIOR in WORLD HISTORY.

I think in due time (very soon I hope) 48.8x is going to fall like a ton of bricks.

Here's what TrackDaddy knows that most people don't about Sanya...she ain't like everybody else. She's...very, very special. It's hard to explain but there's something about Sanya that you practically never see in an athlete. And I'm not just speaking of the unusually abundant combination of speed and strength that she has that's probably the rarest among athletic gifts.

Now that alone is very unusual for teen to have to the degree she did. All of her Junior Records attest to that.

But there's way more to Sanya than even that. Her young mind is her biggest weapon. She's way ahead of the pace in that area too. I can only tell you that I know what I'm talking about and I've never seen anyone like her.

She'll be the BEST 400 METER RUNNER IN THE WORLD one day and th best in US History...you just watch.

I remember some things about Briscoe Hooks' physique but muscles aren't the first thing to come to mind.

But with Flojo yes.

[TrackDaddy]

And that loss came after a week of Carribean partying from the $ 500,000 check she got for being the golden winner. :DLOL

The proof is that she came back later in Sept and ran a 49 flat pr (I believe).

[trepw]

[QUOTE=trepw]I didn't mean any offense but the statement is amazing for a lot of reasons. It just goes to show that you can never make people (I don't mean you) happy for long and that human nature is to always to expect more.

Consider:

1) Sanya had only run sub 50 twice in her life before this meet including once this year.
2) Although prior to this race she'd done it once this year, it's still quite early in this season.
3) Prior to this race she was the only one in the world to had run sub 50.
4) Her time in this race was sub 50.
5) You used the word "only" as though it's easy to do. I believe that "only" 6 or 7 different women in the whole world were able to run sub 50 last season with Tonique doing it the most AND NONE DID IT EVERY TIME OUT. For example...I think Silver Medalist Ana only did it like 3 or 4 times. Sanya only did it once. Hennegan a couple of times. Running sub 50 and nearly beating the Oly champ is AWESOME. Just ask the people behind them.
6) She's barely 20 years old.
7) She was racing the Oly Champ who no doubt would dictate the pace since everyone would run off her. The pace the Oly Champ set was 49.95 which is very fast for anyone (anytime) but especially in early June.

Also you said that "people were expecting more in this race."

What people?

Then you said that Tonique should be happy since she opened her season "beating the elite."

I think she beat the elite in every meet last year all the way to gold. I don't think she lost a race last season until after the Oly Games when got like 5th or 6th in a race that Guevara won. And if I remember correctly no one in that race went sub 50 either.

After watching that race today and seeing what I saw Sanya's camp has to be excited out of their minds. She's obviously still trying to manage her race. She made up the stagger on Amertil in like 10 steps. Then Tonique blew by her at 110m after Sanya had slowed noticeably apparently concerned that she had gotten to her mark too fast or something. Tonique being onher inside had a HUGE LEAD. Who (besides TrackDaddy :D ) would've believed that she could get back in that race?

She started sucking up Tonique coming off the last curve and into the home stretch like a young executive on a new job. ;)

I don't think my statement is as amazing as you make it sound. It is not as amazing as saying that 48.80 is coming soon! Would you have been amazed if Sanya had run 49.75 at the PRE meet in light of her already running 49.96 and 50.00 -- especially since she was running against Tonique? I doubt it.

I am sorry that I do not have names to give you regarding people who thought Sanya would faster than she did. That was my interpretation of this thread and those on Trackshark. Obviously, my interpretation was wrong. If her two biggest fans didn't expect her to improve her SB in this race, then why should I?

[TrackDaddy]

I agree that my 48.8 prediction is more amazing than your statement. But I'm not sure what that has to do with the price of these eggs.

You said "I was surprised that she only ran 49.98 in a losing effort."

What I got from that was that you were surprised that she "ONLY" ran 49.98 and that she "LOST" to Tonique by .03.

That's using the word "surprised" in a negative context as though those two things (49.98/2nd pl.) were non-positives.

I think :eek: still applies.

Again...that's VERY, VERY FAST and ONLY .02 off her season best. It's also the 3rd fastest time she's ever run. I think her objective was to win considering the depth of this field...not worry about what her time would be.

Let me ask...when this field was announced and it was indicated that 6 of the 8 Oly finalist would be in this race...

You and "the people who were expecting more" thought Sanya would run 49.75 and win.

Right?

Personally my hopes for Sanya going into to this race with this great field was for her to challenge for the win...knowing that she will conquer the 400m world in due time. ;)

Did you see her closing on Tonique down the stretch? Had she made her move 3m earlier...she would have won.

[robert kelly]

I agree that my 48.8 prediction is more amazing than your statement. But I'm not sure what that has to do with the price of these eggs.

You said "I was surprised that she only ran 49.98 in a losing effort."

What I got from that was that you were surprised that she "ONLY" ran 49.98 and that she "LOST" to Tonique by .03.

That's using the word "surprised" in a negative context as though those two things (49.98/2nd pl.) were non-positives.

I think :eek: still applies.

Again...that's VERY, VERY FAST and ONLY .02 off her season best. It's also the 3rd fastest time she's ever run. I think her objective was to win considering the depth of this field...not worry about what her time would be.

Let me ask...when this field was announced and it was indicated that 6 of the 8 Oly finalist would be in this race...

You and "the people who were expecting more" thought Sanya would run 49.75 and win.

Right?

Personally my hopes for Sanya going into to this race with this great field was for her to challenge for the win...knowing that she will conquer the 400m world in due time. ;)

Did you see her closing on Tonique down the stretch? Had she made her move 3m earlier...she would have won.Sanya will run 48.8 or better out here at the Nationals. TD, think you'll be able to come and see her do it??

[trepw]

I agree that my 48.8 prediction is more amazing than your statement. But I'm not sure what that has to do with the price of these eggs.

You said "I was surprised that she only ran 49.98 in a losing effort."

What I got from that was that you were surprised that she "ONLY" ran 49.98 and that she "LOST" to Tonique by .03.

That's using the word "surprised" in a negative context as though those two things (49.98/2nd pl.) were non-positives.

I think :eek: still applies.

Again...that's VERY, VERY FAST and ONLY .02 off her season best. It's also the 3rd fastest time she's ever run. I think her objective was to win considering the depth of this field...not worry about what her time would be.

Let me ask...when this field was announced and it was indicated that 6 of the 8 Oly finalist would be in this race...

You and "the people who were expecting more" thought Sanya would run 49.75 and win.

Right?

Personally my hopes for Sanya going into to this race with this great field was for her to challenge for the win...knowing that she will conquer the 400m world in due time. ;)

Did you see her closing on Tonique down the stretch? Had she made her move 3m earlier...she would have won.

I appreciate your comments. Don't be so sensitive and try to read too much into every word that I have written. (i.e., "only" and "lost"). There are far more important words than mine to analyze and study. The gist of my comments is that I thought Sanya would run her PB in this race. I felt that I had good reason to think this in light of what she had already run this year. Obviously I think that was a reasonable expectation despite your various objections you have stated.

I don't predict times because only God knows what a person is going to run and I surely do not. It's fun to predict, but nobody knows the future but Him. I expected Sanya to win at PRE because her training and the number of races she has run is further along than her stiffest international competion, Tonique and Ana. Tonique and Ana do not have to worry about qualifying for WC like Sanya and the other US runners. Sanya has to be ready to run in less than 3 weeks. Tonique and Ana have their eyes on August 6-13. Tonique is nowhere close to being where she will be in 4 to 6 weeks.

Sanya ran a very, very fast time. If she had more real estate she would have won. She is Ms. Grit, Superwoman, and all of that! So I will end on that positive note and go back to lurking.

[ghostwalka05]

Tonique Williams = Go GAMEC*CKS!!!!



Oh yeah, congrats for to Sanya for running an incredible race. In all honesty, I believe Ms. Richards has the ability to run 48 point. It can happen this year and may even happen at Worlds. That, however, does NOT mean that she will win. Please remember Williams does have Gamecock blood in her and as a result will step and run 48 low if she has to for the win.

[Kniteryder]

Tonique Williams = Go GAMEC*CKS!!!!



Oh yeah, congrats for to Sanya for running an incredible race. In all honesty, I believe Ms. Richards has the ability to run 48 point. It can happen this year and may even happen at Worlds. That, however, does NOT mean that she will win. Please remember Williams does have Gamecock blood in her and as a result will step and run 48 low if she has to for the win.


I'm sorry, but Tonique DOES NOT have 48low in her. She will be 48.6/.7-ish I think, but nothing lower. And I feel like I am being generous...

[TrackDaddy]

Sanya will run 48.8 or better out here at the Nationals. TD, think you'll be able to come and see her do it??I doubt it this year RK.

But there is nothing I'd love more.

[Kniteryder]

TD, You guys are about to get MAJOR news for next years recruits..! I think this pickup just leigitimized that incoming class...

[TrackDaddy]

I appreciate your comments. Don't be so sensitive and try to read too much into every word that I have written. (i.e., "only" and "lost"). There are far more important words than mine to analyze and study. The gist of my comments is that I thought Sanya would run her PB in this race. I felt that I had good reason to think this in light of what she had already run this year. Obviously I think that was a reasonable expectation despite your various objections you have stated.

I don't predict times because only God knows what a person is going to run and I surely do not. It's fun to predict, but nobody knows the future but Him. I expected Sanya to win at PRE because her training and the number of races she has run is further along than her stiffest international competion, Tonique and Ana. Tonique and Ana do not have to worry about qualifying for WC like Sanya and the other US runners. Sanya has to be ready to run in less than 3 weeks. Tonique and Ana have their eyes on August 6-13. Tonique is nowhere close to being where she will be in 4 to 6 weeks.

Sanya ran a very, very fast time. If she had more real estate she would have won. She is Ms. Grit, Superwoman, and all of that! So I will end on that positive note and go back to lurking.Thanks.

I apologize if I misunderstood the gist of your comments.

I think now I better understand. And I also apologize for coming across as sensitive.

To say that Sanya is my favorite is an understatement. :D

LOL @ Ghostwalka. Vallis mentioned the Gamecock connection earlier in the thread and just so y'all will know...I think of it every time I see her.

In my opinion, she's an outstanding champion.

But Bevo is on the prowl. ;)

[TrackDaddy]

TD, You guys are about to get MAJOR news for next years recruits..! I think this pickup just leigitimized that incoming class...Who! Who!

[robert kelly]

I doubt it this year RK.

But there is nothing I'd love more.Well maybe next yr. @ the Texas Relays. I'll be sitting on the front row cheering for Sanya @ the nationals and furthermore I'll see her run 48.8 or better. :D

[Kniteryder]

Who! Who!

I will PM you...!

[vallistastud49]

48.80?? i don't know, that's like another planet and the only women to do that were pretty much ripped like arnold. 48.83 is valerie brisco hooks, right? flo jo obviously could have gotten that in 1988 when she anchored the 4x400m in sub 49. but sub-50 is a tremendous start--how many years had it been since american women were hammering 50-1-2 but never making the break down below 50?


48.09 (so 48.1) she anchored that team.

Very humble of Sanya. She knows that her day as champion is rapidly approaching (Oly & World that is).

[fourjz]

I will PM you...!

PM me too. :D

[ghostwalka05]

PM me too. :D
Hell, in that case I want in too!!! :D

[TrackDaddy]

One of the nation's top recruits has commited to Texas.

Ms. Versatility...Janine Davis.

HUGE pickup for dem Longhorns.

Thanks for the info, Knite.

http://www.nj.com/hssports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1118119820309730.xml&coll=1

http://www.dyestat.com/3state/NJ/4in/champs/118davis-janine.jpg

[ronnie moore]

One of the nation's top recruits has commited to Texas.

Ms. Versatility...Janine Davis.

HUGE pickup for dem Longhorns.

Thanks for the info, Knite.

http://www.nj.com/hssports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1118119820309730.xml&coll=1

http://www.dyestat.com/3state/NJ/4in/champs/118davis-janine.jpgHey man, thanks for the PM, now they have plenty of body's for the 4x4 with her, Angel Williams (54.96) and Brittany Orville (55.10).

[Kniteryder]

Well I am NO Tx fan, but with the addition of that young lady, I will figuratively become a little less harsh toward the burnt orange :p I am a fan of her talent, so I hope she does well...and I must say that she just legitmizes that recruiting class. The girl is a BEAST!!! and a major talent for anyone to pick up. This, IMO, makes Tx now a legit team to win the NCAA title next year. She should be no slower than 2:05 or so in the 800m and 53x in the 400m. She can run anything from the 200 up to the mile. Len Klepack is sure to have JD and Arianna McKinney filling that huge void that Tx has missed the last several years!

[ghostwalka05]

congrats to Texas for picking up ANOTHER good recruit. Bev is really doing her thing in the recruiting department.

[ronnie moore]

SATURDAY IN MEXICO



200 metros planos mujeres




nombre / name pais / nat mejor marca / personal best fecha de nacimiento / date of birth
Campbell, Julliet JAM
Williams, Lauryn USA
Felix, Allyson USA
Richards, Shanya USA
Grajeda, Ruth MEX
Allen, Liliane MEX

Mejores marcas 2005 / top list





I take it that they miss spell Sanya's name.

LINK
http://www.galatleticabanamex.com.mx/monterrey/index.php?idioma=espanol&body=resultados

[Kniteryder]

Wow Lauryn is doubling up huh...she is running the 100m too:

Durst, Stephanie USA
Lee, Muna USA
Jones, Marion USA
Sturrup, Chandra BAH
Williams, Lauryn USA
Nassar, Astrid MEX

[Kniteryder]

Medina, Gabriela MEX
Guevara, Ana MEX
Grenot, Lisbania CUB
Dunn, Debbie USA
Williams-Darling, Tonique BAH


THis is the race Sanya should be in... or should I say Shanya ;)

I thawt this was interesting...

Johnson, JJ USA 10-5-1976
Gatlin, Justin USA 9.85 10-2-1982
Montgomery, Tim USA 28-1-1975
Dominguez, Jesus MEX 26-3-1978
Burns, Marc TRI 7-1-1983
Brown, Darrel TRI 11-10-1984

[fourjz]

One of the nation's top recruits has commited to Texas.

Ms. Versatility...Janine Davis.

HUGE pickup for dem Longhorns.

Thanks for the info, Knite.

http://www.nj.com/hssports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1118119820309730.xml&coll=1

http://www.dyestat.com/3state/NJ/4in/champs/118davis-janine.jpg


Huge-AH !!! :eek:

[TrackDaddy]

SATURDAY IN MEXICO



200 metros planos mujeres




nombre / name pais / nat mejor marca / personal best fecha de nacimiento / date of birth
Campbell, Julliet JAM
Williams, Lauryn USA
Felix, Allyson USA
Richards, Shanya USA
Grajeda, Ruth MEX
Allen, Liliane MEX

Mejores marcas 2005 / top list





I take it that they miss spell Sanya's name.

LINK
http://www.galatleticabanamex.com.mx/monterrey/index.php?idioma=espanol&body=resultadosI guess Coach Hart is lightening the load a little.

He picked a good time against the world leaders.

[Kniteryder]

I guess Coach Hart is lightening the load a little.

He picked a good time against the world leaders.


She should set a new outdoor PR for the 200. If any 200 race she decided to do, this is the one!!

[TrackDaddy]

She should set a new outdoor PR for the 200. If any 200 race she decided to do, this is the one!!I hope so but I'm not so sure a pr will come out of it.

Coach Hart is not reknowned for his speed work although he coaches all events well. For the 400 his focus is mainly on strength and finishing.

We'll see, but I don't Wariner has run but like one 200m in all his years under Hart.

Maybe he's changing...this is Sanya's second this year (22.8x earlier).

[ronnie moore]

Velocidad Del Viento: -0.9
1 Felix, Allyson ESTADOS UNIDOS 22.31
2 Richards, Shanya ESTADOS UNIDOS 22.53
3 Williams, Lauryn ESTADOS UNIDOS 23.49
4 Campbell, Julliet JAMAICA 23.62
5 Grajeda, Ruth MEXICO 23.80

Velocidad Del Viento: 0.4
Página 3
INVO
1 Gatlin, Justin ESTADOS UNIDOS 20.00
2 Johnson, J.J. ESTADOS UNIDOS 20.30
3 Martina, Churandy ANTILLAS HOLANDESAS 20.47
4 Williams, Chris JAMAICA 20.80
5 Toledo, Juan Pedro MEXICO 20.84
6 Sainfleur, Juan REPUBLICA DOMINICANA 21.29

1 Williams-Darlin, Tonique BAHAMAS 49.85
2 Guevara, Ana Gabriela MEXICO 50.05
3 Shinkins, Karin IRLANDA 52.08
4 Dunn, Debbie ESTADOS UNIDOS 52.56
5 Medina, Gabriela MEXICO 54.05 

[TrackDaddy]

Nice time for my girl, Sanya!

No doubt she's among the world's best at 200 as well.

And it looks like Ana's nemesis is starting this year like last year.

[Kniteryder]

Wow...monster run by Gatlin in his 1st 200 this year!!!

[trepw]

Velocidad Del Viento: -0.9
1 Felix, Allyson ESTADOS UNIDOS 22.31
2 Richards, Shanya ESTADOS UNIDOS 22.53
3 Williams, Lauryn ESTADOS UNIDOS 23.49
4 Campbell, Julliet JAMAICA 23.62
5 Grajeda, Ruth MEXICO 23.80 

Another impressive run for Felix. In this meet, as in the adidas meet, she was in lane 3 with her main competition on the outside (lane 4 - Williams; lane 5 - Richards). It used to be that she couldn't run a curve. Times have changed!

[TrackDaddy]

Another impressive run for Felix. In this meet, as in the adidas meet, she was in lane 3 with her main competition on the outside (lane 4 - Williams; lane 5 - Richards). It used to be that she couldn't run a curve. Times have changed!Yes, nice run by Felix. No doubt she's maturing and becoming more consistent.

And Sanya pr'ing from the outside lane of the world leaders in only her second 200, tells me that her flat out short speed has improved. She just ran one of the fastest times in the world and is now among the world leaders in both races.

[TrackDaddy]

Here's a pic from the Mexico meet. They didn't post any of the 200.

http://www.galatleticabanamex.com.mx/monterrey/galeria/g3.jpg

[fourjz]

Another impressive run for Felix. In this meet, as in the adidas meet, she was in lane 3 with her main competition on the outside (lane 4 - Williams; lane 5 - Richards). It used to be that she couldn't run a curve. Times have changed!

I don't remember when she could 'nt run a curve,and I've been seeing her run since she was in the 9th grade.Just say that Allyson Felix is running good right now and she looks prepared to do major damage in two weeks at nationals and beyond. :D

[trepw]

I don't remember when she could 'nt run a curve,and I've been seeing her run since she was in the 9th grade.Just say that Allyson Felix is running good right now and she looks prepared to do major damage in two weeks at nationals and beyond. :D

Then I stand corrected.

[TrackDaddy]

http://www.texassports.com/images/tfimages/2004_05/002/richards_340_10.jpg

[W.E.]

http://www.texassports.com/images/tfimages/2004_05/002/richards_340_10.jpg

Anybody believe this will NOT be the team that repeats this summer?

[ghostwalka05]

Hey, I think that Demus will replace Trotter.

[Kniteryder]

Hey, I think that Demus will replace Trotter.

That will ONLY be if she does not make top 4!!! Which shoe should have no problem with doing...she just ran 51.00, and though she's not in the same form she was in at this same time last yr, I still think she will finish NO LOWER than top 4. With that said, I see no one being replaced on that team...DeDe will go sub 50.00 this yr, her training has just been pushed back for her to be able to peak at WC's. I do see Demus running in the rounds though!

[vallistastud49]

That will ONLY be if she does not make top 4!!! Which shoe should have no problem with doing...she just ran 51.00, and though she's not in the same form she was in at this same time last yr, I still think she will finish NO LOWER than top 4. With that said, I see no one being replaced on that team...DeDe will go sub 50.00 this yr, her training has just been pushed back for her to be able to peak at WC's. I do see Demus running in the rounds though!
I agree. And with Henderson running 50.10...that team is beginning to shape up as all sub 50 open runners, which if one or two of them had a phenomenal day, could take a shot at the AR in the 4x4. Yes, it's fast and yes the WRs fast, but if you get in a championship race, push or not, they will drop fast splits.

TD when has lane 5 in a 200 not been a good lane?

[Kniteryder]

I agree. And with Henderson running 50.10...that team is beginning to shape up as all sub 50 open runners, which if one or two of them had a phenomenal day, could take a shot at the AR in the 4x4. Yes, it's fast and yes the WRs fast, but if you get in a championship race, push or not, they will drop fast splits.

TD when has lane 5 in a 200 not been a good lane?

Henderson will go sub 50.0 at US Champs! she had no comp at NC's...50.10 to 50.83 isn't being pushed by that much...

[vallistastud49]

Henderson will go sub 50.0 at US Champs! she had no comp at NC's...50.10 to 50.83 isn't being pushed by that much...
49.86 is what she'll run for third place. Top 4 will be under 50!!!

[fourjz]

Hey, I think that Demus will replace Trotter.

Two weeks ago Trotter hasn't looked sharp for some reason.But Nats are next week so maybe she'll be ready to get back on the team.Demus could replace her this year. :(

[TrackDaddy]

I agree. And with Henderson running 50.10...that team is beginning to shape up as all sub 50 open runners, which if one or two of them had a phenomenal day, could take a shot at the AR in the 4x4. Yes, it's fast and yes the WRs fast, but if you get in a championship race, push or not, they will drop fast splits.

TD when has lane 5 in a 200 not been a good lane?LOL...no Lane 5 is a great lane. But considering the world leader was in the race I think it would benefit anyone if they could see her before the straight. That's all I meant.

Sanya told me that she was more than happy with her performance in Mexico and very satisfied with her pr. She's confident that she belongs on the world class level and can compete with the best in the world.

My reply to that is: AT LEAST!!!! :D

She's so humble. A very gracious, spiritual person. Exactly the way she comes across in interviews.

One year she had scored like 180 points :D at a Big 12 meet and in the interview she all but refused to take any credit. The gentle smile on her face was there to be gracious to the interviewer and her teammates...not to show up her opponents.

That did it. She was the total package from head to toe and inside and out...one of the most amazing athletes (people period) I had ever seen or heard.

TrackDaddy knew he was in love. ;)

I remember when she ran against the elites in h.s. at Pre and set an AJR while beating Jearl Miles, Colander and Hennegan and finishing 2nd to Collins. When I saw how she handled the whole thing my first thought was that I would love to meet her parents. My second thought was that she's REALLY the best 400m runner in the US since I was no fan of Collins. I think she was like 17 y/o.

Okay...the way I see it is that her 200m time was blazing and she ran a pr. just .2 off Felix. I would love to see the race and the dynamics of how it played out.

BTW...Did Lauryn really run 23.49 in this race?

Is she okay?

Also, I agree that Henderson wasn't being pushed THAT MUCH by people but remember her goal this season was to set the NCAA mark which she did.

I think that fact and the fact that it was her collegiate finale...was more than a push. It was a shove.

[ronnie moore]

Check this out yall, it was posted on trackshark.

http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~karpone/Usp/running.gif

[robert kelly]

Check this out yall, it was posted on trackshark.

http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~karpone/Usp/running.gifDAMN !!!!!!!

[Kniteryder]

Check this out yall, it was posted on trackshark.

http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~karpone/Usp/running.gif


LMAO!!!! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE GETS!!! I hate to see people walking all over the indoor track while an event is being run, and they think that they are suppose to be able to do that...(I mean I Hope she was ok as well as him) but I hate when people do that....and SHE ATE IT !!!! :D

[trepw]

TD when has lane 5 in a 200 not been a good lane?

Exactly. Lane 5 in almost all cases is preferred over lane 3, which makes Felix last two races in lane 3 even more impressive. I believe she has chosen to run on the inside of L. Williams in order to work on her curve. Despite what has been said earlier, there was a time when the curve was Felix' weakpoint. A little research would prove that point. But I think those days are over. The Olympics for the most part proved that.

[fourjz]

Check this out yall, it was posted on trackshark.

http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~karpone/Usp/running.gif



Oh My God !!! :eek:

[TrackDaddy]

2005 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, presented by Visa

June 23-26, 2005
The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif
Televised 25th and 26th on ESPN

Declaration link

http://www.usatf.org/events/2005/USAOutdoorTFChampionships/entry/status.asp#women

http://www.usatf.org/events/2005/USAOutdoorTFChampionships/entry/status.asp#men

Visa Championship Point Standings

http://www.usatf.org/events/2005/VisaChampionshipSeries/standings_outdoor.asp

Points
1. John Godina 1253
2. Justin Gatlin 1253
3. Allen Johnson 1242

Points
1. Michelle Perry 1212
2. Allyson Felix 1211
3. Sanya Richards 1202

[TrackDaddy]

Young Texans fuel youth movement in track

Williamson, Wariner, UT's Hooker can push veterans at U.S. meet


11:29 PM CDT on Saturday, June 18, 2005


Associated Press


Another wave of young talent has swept in to help wash away the steroid stains in U.S. track and field.

The youngsters, as yet untainted by the ugly underbelly of the sport, head to next week's national championships in Carson, Calif., welcoming the attention and confident they can compete with the old-timers.

Former Olympian Michael Conley, director of men's elite programs for USATF, said the young athletes who competed in Athens, and the ones who followed with standout performances this year, make up the best group of U.S. sprinters in the sport's history.

"Every so often you have a year or a time period where phenomenal athletes appear in every sport," Conley said. "I think that's happening right now in track and field. Right now, it's our time."

Young sprinters from the state of Texas are part of that elite group.

Darold Williamson, a Baylor senior, won the 400 in 44.27 at the NCAA championships last week, the fastest in the world this year. At the national championships, Williamson could challenge his friend and Baylor teammate, Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner. In Athens, the 20-year-old Wariner led a U.S. sweep in the 400.

At the Drake Relays on May 1, Williamson edged Wariner in the stretch to win with a time of 45.24. Wariner was second in 45.42.

Earlier this month, Wariner ran 45.58 seconds at a meet in the Czech Republic. He ran 44.53 in May at the adidas Track Classic in Carson, Calif.

For the women, Marshevet Hooker, a 20-year-old Texas sophomore, won the NCAA's 100, was second in the long jump and anchored the winning 400-meter relay team.

Former Longhorn sprinter Sanya Richards, 20, has the second-fastest qualifying time in the women's 400 with a time of 49.96.

Craig Masback, executive director of USA Track and Field, is eager to shift attention to the performances and personalities of the sport's new stars.

"We've just had, in some views, the greatest NCAAs ever in terms of performances, in terms of great athletes demonstrating their abilities under tremendous pressure," Masback said.

Other youngsters who are expected to challenge the veterans next week:

–Wallace Spearmon, a 20-year-old sophomore at Arkansas, won the 200 in a world-leading 19.91 seconds at the NCAAs, then turned pro and signed with Nike.

–LaShawn Merritt, who turns 19 on June 27, left East Carolina in the middle of his freshman year to run for money. Only Williamson and Wariner have run faster than Merritt's 44.66 in the 400.

–Kerron Clement, 19, broke Michael Johnson's decade-old world indoor 400 record at the NCAA championships in March and won the NCAA 400 hurdles for Florida last week in a world-leading 47.56.

–Walter Dix, a 19-year-old freshman at Florida State, has the third-fastest American time in the 100 at 10.06.

–Xavier Carter, a 19-year-old LSU freshman, has the world's fourth-fastest 200 this year at 20.02.

The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships are Thursday-Sunday in Carson, Calif.

[TrackDaddy]

Let's Do This- :cool: http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/ucla/galleries/Olympics_Final/Monique6-lg.jpg

[TrackDaddy]

http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/sports/college/2005/06/23/20050623wacrunning.html

"For once, Hart will even be cheering for a Texas Longhorn, or at least a former Longhorn. Sanya Richards, who currently has the world's No. 2 400 time at 49.96, has been training under Hart since last fall and the coach said she has the potential to do for the women's 400 what Michael Johnson did for the men.

“Sanya is as good an American lady as there is right now, and we feel like she's about to put it all together,” Hart said. “With her, when she came to me, I just didn't want to mess her up. She's a real talent. She just needed to get a little more consistent to reach that next level.”

[markieb]

http://www.sporting-heroes.net/files_athletics/BRISCO_HOOKS_V_1988_GH_L.jpg

Its time for someone to join you in the 48 club Valerie. Come on Sanya you can do it!

[robert kelly]

http://www.sporting-heroes.net/files_athletics/BRISCO_HOOKS_V_1988_GH_L.jpg

Its time for someone to join you in the 48 club Valerie. Come on Sanya you can do it!You're right. If anyone can do it, it will be Sanya :D

[vallistastud49]

Umm does she have on a thong? LOL

[Kniteryder]

Umm does she have on a thong? LOL


:eek: ...MY MY MY....!!!

[vallistastud49]

:eek: ...MY MY MY....!!!
LMTO What's the problem sir? I guess all that muscle pulled that speed suit right up the kisser.

[markieb]

Not a thong, that was the chosen french cut uni!
:D The Fashion influence of flojo was strong at this time.http://re2.mm-a.yimg.com/image/997536420
[
http://re2.mm-c.yimg.com/image/10531673
http://re2.mm-b.yimg.com/image/181475647

[vallistastud49]

Not a thong, that was the chosen french cut uni!
:D The Fashion influence of flojo was strong at this time.http://re2.mm-a.yimg.com/image/997536420
[
http://re2.mm-c.yimg.com/image/10531673
http://re2.mm-b.yimg.com/image/181475647

I've seen that uniform before but I never knew it was half spandex half thong (or french cut). LOL BTW, I think the U.S. should resurrect the hooded uniform for this summer.

[ronnie moore]

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/CARS10506240221.jpeg

[Track Dude]

LMTO What's the problem sir? I guess all that muscle pulled that speed suit right up the kisser.

I think that someone must have had some fun with PHOTOSHOP on that pic.
:D

[Jayboi]

I think that someone must have had some fun with PHOTOSHOP on that pic.
:D

I doubt it...http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=132

[Jayboi]

about that world record video...go here (http://bubonicfilms.com/flicks/TnF/) and scroll to the third to last video.

[TrackDaddy]

about that world record video...go here (http://bubonicfilms.com/flicks/TnF/) and scroll to the third to last video.The only thing weirder than setting the world record in 47.60 from lane two w/o ever breaking stride is when...lane one finishes second in what had to be high 47 or low 48.

[fourjz]

I doubt it...http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=132

No,Valerie Briscoe's brief just rolled up all the time during the Olympics in 1984. :o

[W.E.]

Well...how far off is 48.7x? Hip height, fluidity and CONTROL. Wow, was that some exhibition of 400m sprinting!

[ronnie moore]

Well...how far off is 48.7x? Hip height, fluidity and CONTROL. Wow, was that some exhibition of 400m sprinting!W.E. can you put up a video of the womens 100m, the start and finish?

Hooker was well back from the start, but was rolling everybody but Barber late.

thanks :D

[Sebrle]

The only thing weirder than setting the world record in 47.60 from lane two w/o ever breaking stride is when...lane one finishes second in what had to be high 47 or low 48.

1 47.60 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Canberra 06.10.1985
2 47.99 Jarmila Kratochvílová CZE 26.01.51 1 Helsinki 10.08.1983
3 48.16 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Athínai 08.09.1982
3 48.16 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Praha 16.08.1984
5 48.22 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Stuttgart 28.08.1986
6 48.25 Marie-José Pérec FRA 09.05.68 1 Atlanta 29.07.1996
7 48.26 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Dresden 27.07.1984
8 48.27 Olga Bryzgina UKR 30.06.63 2 Canberra 06.10.1985

Koch was clocked at 22.5 for 200m and 34.1 for 300m

[TrackDaddy]

Well...how far off is 48.7x? Hip height, fluidity and CONTROL. Wow, was that some exhibition of 400m sprinting! 49.28Man...she has so much left...

It's SCARY!!! :eek:

And during the interview...her recovery is amazing.

She turned 20 like 4 months ago. :D

[W.E.]

W.E. can you put up a video of the womens 100m, the start and finish?

Hooker was well back from the start, but was rolling everybody but Barber late.

thanks :D

Hey Ronnie,

I put it at this location (http://www.dyestat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=117617#post117617) Some comeback!

[vallistastud49]

1 47.60 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Canberra 06.10.1985
2 47.99 Jarmila Kratochvílová CZE 26.01.51 1 Helsinki 10.08.1983
3 48.16 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Athínai 08.09.1982
3 48.16 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Praha 16.08.1984
5 48.22 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Stuttgart 28.08.1986
6 48.25 Marie-José Pérec FRA 09.05.68 1 Atlanta 29.07.1996
7 48.26 Marita Koch GDR 18.02.57 1 Dresden 27.07.1984
8 48.27 Olga Bryzgina UKR 30.06.63 2 Canberra 06.10.1985

Koch was clocked at 22.5 for 200m and 34.1 for 300m

Even odder was that the current WR holder at the time Jarmila Kratochvilova was in lane 7 and got blasted.

[ronnie moore]

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/CARS10906252351.jpeg

[vallistastud49]

I knew the pics would start rolling in after awhile.

[ronnie moore]

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/CARS10806252350.jpeg

[ronnie moore]

I knew the pics would start rolling in after awhile.LOL!! :D

[vallistastud49]

LOL!! :D
We're about to see some earth shattering stuff at WCs. I think all three of these women will run faster. My 4x4: Trotter, Demus, Henderson, Richards

[ronnie moore]

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/CAMW11206252348.jpeg

[markieb]

1 Sanya Richards Nike 49.28
2 De'Hashia Trotter adidas 49.88
3 Monique Henderson Reebok 49.96
4 Moushaumi Robinson Nike 50.38
5 Monique Hennagan Nike 50.76
6 Suziann Reid Nike 51.45
7 Julian Clay Unattached 51.70
8 Stephanie Smith South Carolina 51.83
9 Johnsie Liles St. Augustine 52.43

Gotta like 3 ex-Longhorns in the relay pool :D
I also gotta give props to Johnsie Liles (Johnston High School, Austin, Texas) for making the final. Keep it up lady!!!

[vallistastud49]

I doubt they'll take Suziann for the relay pool for several reasons. One of the main ones being that there are 400h who can/will be used for the relay, namely, Demus. It's unfortunate that Hennegan didn't do as well as expected but that's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.

[TrackDaddy]

I doubt they'll take Suziann for the relay pool for several reasons. One of the main ones being that there are 400h who can/will be used for the relay, namely, Demus. It's unfortunate that Hennegan didn't do as well as expected but that's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.Something tells me that Hennegan will have an opportunity to get a leg.

There's still some running to be done before World's and remember...Hennegan had the fastest US time last season (49.56) and was the top US Oly finalist.

Right now I think it would be hard to argue against Demus who split 50.01 at Penn in the rain and who has the 2nd fastest 400h in the world.

But Hennegan, being the veteran of two Oly games...aint dead yet.

[TrackDaddy]

1 Sanya Richards Nike 49.28
2 De'Hashia Trotter adidas 49.88
3 Monique Henderson Reebok 49.96
4 Moushaumi Robinson Nike 50.38
5 Monique Hennagan Nike 50.76
6 Suziann Reid Nike 51.45
7 Julian Clay Unattached 51.70
8 Stephanie Smith South Carolina 51.83
9 Johnsie Liles St. Augustine 52.43

Gotta like 3 ex-Longhorns in the relay pool :D
I also gotta give props to Johnsie Liles (Johnston High School, Austin, Texas) for making the final. Keep it up lady!!!Mark...MoRob ran really well. She's maturing. I watched her remian patient during the race even when MoHen erased the stagger midway.

[markieb]

Mark...MoRob ran really well. She's maturing. I watched her remian patient during the race even when MoHen erased the stagger midway.

That's good to hear, because she is still finding her way! So many athletes lose hope quickly if they don't make a big splash right after college. I'm glad she is sticking to it. By the way, do you know who is training Suziann?, she is in very good shape these days.
Next, do you know if Licretia Sibley (Texas Tech) will be running on the post college circuit (She was one I thought would get to the 50-51 make by her senior year.)

[TrackDaddy]

That's good to hear, because she is still finding her way! So many athletes lose hope quickly if they don't make a big splash right after college. I'm glad she is sticking to it. By the way, do you know who is training Suziann?, she is in very good shape these days.
Next, do you know if Licretia Sibley (Texas Tech) will be running on the post college circuit (She was one I thought would get to the 50-51 make by her senior year.)I think Reid is in the Graham camp and so is MoRob.

Controversial I know, but you're not under suspicion it seems unless you're winning.

Licretia told me in January at a meet that she has a chronic condition in her feet. I think it's arthritis or tendonitis. I had just asked her about post collegiate competition and she said she didn't know and then mentioned her feet. Plus, I don't think her heart is really in it. This season wasn't her best and I heard she was ready for it to end. She's known for being a natural who never had to real hard in the off season.

[sprinterboihobley]

Unrelating in anyway but damn Deedee has on like 55 rings.

[vallistastud49]

Suzianne may look like she's in shape but she's definately not the Suzianne of old.

[W.E.]

Something tells me that Hennegan will have an opportunity to get a leg...Right now I think it would be hard to argue against Demus who split 50.01 at Penn in the rain and who has the 2nd fastest 400h in the world...
The problem here is that the schedule will prove tough for Demus. Prior to the 4x4 heats, she will need to step up for the 4H finals (races: 10th, 11th, 13th). And given that Hennegan should be fresh (a case very similar to Henderson last summer), she might be the better choice for both days (13th, 14th).

[TrackDaddy]

The problem here is that the schedule will prove tough for Demus. Prior to the 4x4 heats, she will need to step up for the 4H finals (races: 10th, 11th, 13th). And given that Hennegan should be fresh (a case very similar to Henderson last summer), she might be the better choice for both days (13th, 14th).Good point.

I agree. :)

[sprinterboihobley]

I know this was probably mentioned already but damn Moushami Robinson dropped like what? a second or 2 off her 400 meter time this year...She is finally comin around with her times. Trevor Graham sounds like a miracle worker or just too good to be true.

[robert kelly]

I know this was probably mentioned already but damn Moushami Robinson dropped like what? a second or 2 off her 400 meter time this year...She is finally comin around with her times. Trevor Graham sounds like a miracle worker or just too good to be true.According to the posts from Mrr82 anytime any athlete drops his/her time in a significant manner and in particular if they are being coached by Trevor Graham, his conclusion is that they must be using drugs. So, draw your on conclusions.

[Kniteryder]

According to the posts from Mrr82 anytime any athlete drops his/her time in a significant manner and in particular if they are being coached by Trevor Graham, his conclusion is that they must be using drugs. So, draw your on conclusions.


Sad but true...! :rolleyes:

[sprinterboihobley]

I dont think any of them are on anything but hard work and large hunger. Its just too risky and too dumb for any of the athletes (all smart educated college graduates) to even take the chance. But if they were on anything hook yo boi up :)!!!!

[Kniteryder]

I dont think any of them are on anything but hard work and large hunger. Its just too risky and too dumb for any of the athletes (all smart educated college graduates) to even take the chance. But if they were on anything hook yo boi up :)!!!!


LOL...ur a freakin' mess!!! :D

[robert kelly]

LOL...ur a freakin' mess!!! :DDITTO!! :D

[fourjz]

We're about to see some earth shattering stuff at WCs. I think all three of these women will run faster. My 4x4: Trotter, Demus, Henderson, Richards

I like that lineup.Plus we still have the "pro" Monique Henegan. :eek:

[sprinterboihobley]

Can we please get off the Demus thing she will not be on the 4x4 they are not going to choose her over Mo Robinson 50.83 and last years 49.5 runner Monique Hennegan who I'm sure will run 49 before world championships roll around. You have to work with what you've got before you can add onto it. Demus 50.01 was great but 3 girls have run faster opens and 2 more are close to that time with there opens so please give it a rest.

[TrackDaddy]

I know this was probably mentioned already but damn Moushami Robinson dropped like what? a second or 2 off her 400 meter time this year...She is finally comin around with her times. Trevor Graham sounds like a miracle worker or just too good to be true.Wayne

I don't think MoRob dropped even 1 second off her pr.

She was in Athens last year and was a perinnial AA at Texas.

[sprinterboihobley]

Yea i was exaggerating because she was a consistent 51 mid to 52 low 400 meter runner on average and then dropped to the 50's.

[vallistastud49]

Can we please get off the Demus thing she will not be on the 4x4 they are not going to choose her over Mo Robinson 50.83 and last years 49.5 runner Monique Hennegan who I'm sure will run 49 before world championships roll around. You have to work with what you've got before you can add onto it. Demus 50.01 was great but 3 girls have run faster opens and 2 more are close to that time with there opens so please give it a rest.
What has she done for us LATELY is the name of the game. And they can work with what they got since Demus already made the team in an open event. Robinson has qualified to run in the relay POOL, not on the final squad. She can run with the best of them, believe it (as you know).

[Kniteryder]

Women - 400 Metres - Race 1

Pos Athlete Nat Mark

1 Richards Sanya USA 49.95
2 Williams-Darling Tonique BAH 50.14
3 Amertil Christine BAH 50.98
4 Hennagan Monique USA 51.20
5 Smith Ronetta JAM 52.72
6 Fenton Lorraine JAM 53.18
7 Fall Fatou Bintou SEN 55.27


Since no one did , I had to take up the chores for TD in light of current news!! ;)

You go Sanya, knocking on the door to commanding the 400m sprint!


:D

[TrackDaddy]

GREAT WIN, SANYA!

That's a loaded field including the reigning Oly Champ.

Thanks, Knite. :)

[vallistastud49]

I was wondering where Fenton was. I know she was injured the past year or so.

[ronnie moore]

http://www.trackshark.com/photos/2005/usatf/slides/RICHARDS%20Sanya7%2005US%20KL.jpg


Official Result
Women - 400 Metres - Race 1

Pos Athlete Nat Mark

1 Richards Sanya USA 49.82
2 Guevara Ana MEX 50.62
3 Hennagan Monique USA 50.63
4 Trotter DeeDee USA 51.40
5 Fenton Lorraine JAM 51.71
6 Cox Crystal USA 51.92
7 Shinkins Karen IRL 52.03
8 Thiam Amy Mbacke SEN 52.45
9 Smith Ronetta JAM 52.84

[TrackDaddy]

Way to go, Ms. Grit!!! :D

Man...Sanya is consistently running sub 50's and beating the best the world has to offer.

If ever I had a vision that came true... :cool:

I'm so happy for her, her family, her boyfriend, family friends and teammates. :)

[vallistastud49]

Way to go, Ms. Grit!!! :D

Man...Sanya is consistently running sub 50's and beating the best the world has to offer.

If ever I had a vision that came true... :cool:

I'm so happy for her, her family, her boyfriend, family friends and teammates. :)
And looking oh so cute while doing it. ;)

[TrackDaddy]

I'm sure Nike was very fair with Sanya given her accomplishments/potential.

But I'll bet they didn't really know what they had. I mean US women haven't been world beaters in the 400 in a long, long time.

I hope Renaldo Nehemiah only did like 2-3 years on her deal cause...before '08...

It'll be time to renegotiate. :cool:

I think Sanya, Felix, Wariner, Demus, etc and the rest of this very young core of athletes have an opportunity to make T&F more marketable than ever.

SANYA ON A WHEATIES BOX. :D

[TrackDaddy]

And looking oh so cute while doing it. ;)My wife saw this picture (above w/Sanya holding the Visa award) while I was typing and she said the very same thing.

Something tells me however,that your compliment carries a different connotation. :D

[Kniteryder]

Yeah Sanya has it all...personality, looks, talent, athleticism, great smile, intelligence...and the list goes on...OMG, I'm starting to sound like TD... :eek:


:D LOL, but on this subject I don't mind!

;)

[vallistastud49]

Yeah Sanya has it all...personality, looks, talent, athleticism, great smile, intelligence...and the list goes on...OMG, I'm starting to sound like TD... :eek:


:D LOL, but on this subject I don't mind!

;)
LOLOL

[Joe Lanzalotto]

INDIANAPOLIS - Two-time U.S. champion Sanya Richards has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after posting consecutive victories last week on the European circuit.

Already the world leader this year in the women's 400 meters, Richards' first win last week came on Tuesday when she handed 2004 Olympic gold medalist Tonique Darling of the Bahamas her first loss of the season in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 20-year-old Olympic and world championships 4x400m gold medalist pulled away in the final 100 meters to win in 49.96 seconds, with Darling the runner-up in 50.14.

Richards followed that performance with a win Friday over a strong field at the Golden Gala in Rome that included reigning world champion Ana Guevara of Mexico. Richards cruised across the finish line in 49.82 seconds, well ahead of Guevara, who was the runner-up in 50.62.

Another impressive performance was turned in last week by reigning U.S. champion Daniel Lincoln, who finished the men's 3,000m steeplechase at Rome in 8 minutes, 12.65 seconds in becoming the #3 all-time U.S. performer in that event. Also in Rome, former Stanford great Lauren Fleshman crossed the finish line in 15:02.52 to become the #8 all-time U.S. performer in the women's 5,000 meters and achieve the IAAF "A" standard for the World Championships.

Now in its fifth year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on the USATF website. Selections are based on top performances and

[TrackDaddy]

http://www.usatf.org/events/2004/OlympicGames/photos/uniforms/USAUNIFORM7_KL.jpg

[remiks]

http://www.usatf.org/events/2004/OlympicGames/photos/uniforms/USAUNIFORM7_KL.jpg

I can think of a few reasons why you like that picture. :p

[TrackDaddy]

Relay pools announced:

Any athlete competing in an individual event is eligible to take part in relays at the World Championships. In addition, relay pool spots were assigned to the following athletes:

women's 4x400: Monique Hennagan, Suziann Reid, Moushaumi Robinson.

[vallistastud49]

I think the coaches still believe that Hennegan will drop a sub 50 split.

[TrackDaddy]

Johnson, Hayes, Perry & Richards press conference excerpts from Helsinki


08-05-2005

A Team USA press conference was held Friday in advance of the 2005 World Outdoor Track & Field Championships, August 6-14 in Helsinki, Finland. Athletes participating in the press conference included 2004 Olympic gold medalist and four-time world outdoor 110m hurdle champion Allen Johnson, 2004 Olympic 100m hurdles gold medalist Joanna Hayes, 2005 USA Outdoor 100m hurdles champion Michelle Perry, who owns four of the top-five times in the world this year, and 2005 Visa Championship Series women's champion and 2005 Olympic 4x400m relay gold medalist Sanya Richards, who posted the fastest time in the world this year of 49.28 seconds in winning the 2005 USA Outdoor title.


Excerpts from Friday's press conference follow.


Sanya Richards

Q: Last year, you finished sixth at the Olympics Games. I know you're anxious to do better this year. What are the chances of seeing you on the podium?

A: I believe they are very high. I want it so much. My preparation for the meet has been very good. I showed that at the U.S. Nationals. I'm really confident and I'm really excited. At the Olympics I got sixth and I was so disappointed, because I knew I could have run better. I wish I could have run better. Now I'm coming out here to take care of business. I'm going to do my best and hopefully stand on the top of the podium.

Q: That belief that you could have done better, is that a pebble in your shoe for this year?

A: Oh yes. At the World Championships in 2003, I didn't make it to the finals and last year at the Olympics, I finished sixth. I'm definitely progressing. This year, hopefully I would be able to win the finals. That's my motivation all year. Every day I think about that in practice. I think about what it takes to beat them.

Q: A lot has been made of the youth on the team, but that youth now has a lot of experience. What does that mean to you?

A: I think it's very important. I'm happy that I was at the World Championships and the Olympics last year because it's a whole different story. I remember Allen telling me that my first year it takes time to adjust. I was like, 'What's the big deal about being in Europe?' I thought it was the same as being in the United States. There's a big difference with the time adjustment. I'm happy that I had the experience. Now that I'm prepared to run fast, I think it will come in handy for me.

Q: How did winning the 4x400 (at the Olympics) take away the sting from finishing sixth in the 400?

A: I really enjoyed being a part of the team, and bringing home a gold medal for the United States. But nothing takes the place of individual success. You train by yourself every day. We come together and form a team here. I was really excited about the gold for the 4x400. I really want to have a medal in the 400 this year to get over the Olympics.

Q: What was behind your change to Clyde Hart as your coach?

A: I think it's been an excellent transition. It was a very tough decision, but Coach Hart has been proven in the 400, and I figured that if I wanted to be the best quarter-miler that I needed to hook up with the best coach. The changes have been great. He's an excellent coach and I'm running a lot more comfortable, and I'm running almost exactly the same every time, so it's been a great change for me and I'm excited about my progress.

[W.E.]

Well, in less than 10 hours the quest for Ms. Richards will begin. Her interview on Eurosport leads me to believe she will be a major task order for Williams-Darling. If her fitness actually exceeds the '49.28', what are we in store for on Wednesday?

I guess I need to go back a few posts to register those sub-49 predictions!

BTW, it is nice to see our 400 ladies getting some decent lanes to "cut loose" with. ;)

[W.E.]

Good opening rounds for Sanya and De'Hashia. Totally in control and exhibited the lift that goes with good speed recruitment and response.

Besides Guevara and Darling, it would appear that the russians are "game for the action". Those that expected the russian women to show up in Helsinki may be getting their wish!

[Kniteryder]

Heat 1 - Monday, August 08, 2005 - 21:00

Pos Lane Bib Athlete Country Mark React
1 6 819 Richards Sanya USA 50.05 Q 0.203
2 4 684 Thiam Amy Mbacke SEN 50.83 Q (SB) 0.278
3 3 615 Antyukh Natalya RUS 50.99 0.177
4 2 696 El Jack Nawal SUD 51.85 0.213
5 5 686 Ponteen Tiandra SKN 51.88 0.183
6 7 413 Williams Shericka JAM 52.44 0.198
7 1 266 Fraser Donna GBR 52.48 0.190
8 8 45 Kozak Anna BLR 52.73 0.195


Heat 2 - Monday, August 08, 2005 - 21:08

Pos Lane Bib Athlete Country Mark React
1 5 653 Pospelova Svetlana RUS 50.34 Q 0.152
2 6 834 Trotter DeeDee USA 50.73 Q 0.307
3 3 18 Amertil Christine BAH 51.03 0.181
4 4 277 Ohuruogu Christine GBR 51.43 0.215
5 1 401 Fenton Lorraine JAM 51.48 0.192
6 2 106 Nadjina Kaltouma CHA 52.07 0.176
7 7 680 Fall Fatou Bintou SEN 52.35 0.356
8 8 548 Guzowska Anna POL 52.45 0.169


Heat 3 - Monday, August 08, 2005 - 21:16

Pos Lane Bib Athlete Country Mark React
1 4 27 Williams-Darling Tonique BAH 49.69 Q (SB) 0.176
2 3 493 Guevara Ana MEX 50.33 Q 0.169
3 5 657 Zykina Olesya RUS 50.73 q (SB) 0.167
4 6 799 Henderson Monique USA 50.73 q 0.193
5 2 48 Usovich Ilona BLR 50.96 (PB) 0.190
6 7 274 McConnell Lee GBR 51.15 (SB) 0.249
7 1 71 Teodoro Lucimar BRA 51.98 0.159
8 8 364 Shinkins Karen IRL 52.17 0.153

[Kniteryder]

Sanya will do very well, she will be able to have the view of eveyone in front of her...well atleast up until the 200m mark! :D

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 20:00



Lane Bib Athlete Country 2005 Personal
1 799 Henderson Monique USA 49.96 49.96
2 657 Zykina Olesya RUS 50.73 50.15
3 819 Richards Sanya USA 49.28 49.28
4 493 Guevara Ana MEX 50.05 48.89
5 653 Pospelova Svetlana RUS 49.80 49.80
6 27 Williams-Darling Tonique BAH 49.69 49.07
7 834 Trotter DeeDee USA 49.88 49.88
8 684 Thiam Amy Mbacke SEN 50.83 49.86

© 1996-2005 International Association of Athletics Federations.
IAAF - All Rights Reserved.


AAWW SOOKY SOOKY...its on and poppin' now, Sanya gonna set that track on FIYAH!!! Where are u at TD...I got ya back! ;)

Check out the quote:

Twenty-year-old American Sanya Richards won her 400 semifinal heat in 50.05 to set up her showdown with Tonique Williams-Darling of the Bahamas in Wednesday's final. Williams-Darling was the fastest qualifier at 49.69.


"I'm not shocked she ran that fast," Richards said. "But it's going to be a tough one for her, because I plan on bringing it."

TAKE IT TO THE HOWSE SANYA!!!! :D

[vallistastud49]

LOL I think we're about to see the AR go!

[markieb]

Sanya is ready to set it off!!!, Also, come on Dee Dee get your reaction time down, were you asleep in the blocks...come on lady!!! :D

[vallistastud49]

Sanya is ready to set it off!!!, Also, come on Dee Dee get your reaction time down, were you asleep in the blocks...come on lady!!! :D
Reaction isn't necessarily a major factor in the 400m. Yes, it can help, but it isn't a necessity. Besides, she likes to run from behind anyway. I think all three of the U.S. women will go under 50 again.

[markieb]

I feel you ... its just my way of needling Dee Dee. Especially since she beat the home teamer Sanya at NC's in Austin.

[hurdler2]

Sanya may need to bring it BUT DEEDEE TROTTER will win this one in 48.7. Tonique is in lane 6 and Trotter is in lane 7. Tonique is a fast starter and Deedeed is a fast finisher. If Deedee stays on tonique thru 200, IT'S A WRAP!!!!! Sanya may bring it, but Trotter has already brought it!!! She has proven the doubters wrong time and time again, this will not be any different.

[robert kelly]

Sanya may need to bring it BUT DEEDEE TROTTER will win this one in 48.7. Tonique is in lane 6 and Trotter is in lane 7. Tonique is a fast starter and Deedeed is a fast finisher. If Deedee stays on tonique thru 200, IT'S A WRAP!!!!! Sanya may bring it, but Trotter has already brought it!!! She has proven the doubters wrong time and time again, this will not be any different.Nice "pipe dream". The real is this. Sanya will not be taking a backseat to anyone in the Finals. First and formost she is a LADY LONGHORN. Second, she has the heart, soul, and athletic abilitythat Deedee
can only dream about, and Finally, Sanya is pre-ordained to win, Enough said.

HOOK EM' HORNS :D

[Track Family]

Nice "pipe dream". The real is this. Sanya will not be taking a backseat to anyone in the Finals. First and formost she is a LADY LONGHORN. Second, she has the heart, soul, and athletic abilitythat Deedee
can only dream about, and Finally, Sanya is pre-ordained to win, Enough said.

HOOK EM' HORNS :D

Go Sanya!

[robert kelly]

Go Sanya!Hi TF. How's it going with you and yours. I hope the rest of the folks out here in Dyestaland understand that Ms. Sanya Richards is the real deal. You, Ronnie Moore, TD, and myself know. Just have to keep re-educating the non-believers. Anyway, I'll be on Dyestat just to keep folks aware about how great this young lady is not only as an athlete, but as a person. Great things come to those who are prepared and as far as I can tell Ms. Sanya Richards is totally PREPARED.. :D

[ronnie moore]

Bib 819 will win in 48.60 ;)

[Track Family]

Hi TF. How's it going with you and yours. I hope the rest of the folks out here in Dyestaland understand that Ms. Sanya Richards is the real deal. You, Ronnie Moore, TD, and myself know. Just have to keep re-educating the non-believers. Anyway, I'll be on Dyestat just to keep folks aware about how great this young lady is not only as an athlete, but as a person. Great things come to those who are prepared and as far as I can tell Ms. Sanya Richards is totally PREPARED.. :D

TF is good :D Sanya is definately the real deal. I've actually been watching her since she was in high school and I've talked to her on several occassions, she is very personable. But yes, I know she is more than prepared! She has my vote...

[ronnie moore]

http://www.trackshark.com/photos/2005/world_day2/slides/RICHARDS%20Sanya5%2005WLD%20KL.jpg

[Kniteryder]

There will not be anyone under 48.90 let alone 49.00...expect something around 49.00...IMO(NOW I DO WANT THAT TO HAPPEN...but I can't see it).

at any rate...GET 'EM SANYA...!!!

SET THAT TRACK ON MF FIYAH....oops! :o

Sorry too hype!

:D

[vallistastud49]

It's definately going to be a showdown.

[fourjz]

Sanya may need to bring it BUT DEEDEE TROTTER will win this one in 48.7. Tonique is in lane 6 and Trotter is in lane 7. Tonique is a fast starter and Deedeed is a fast finisher. If Deedee stays on tonique thru 200, IT'S A WRAP!!!!! Sanya may bring it, but Trotter has already brought it!!! She has proven the doubters wrong time and time again, this will not be any different.


I'll go wit dat Gurl fram Jamaica(Sanya).But your theory about DeeDee could be right for the silver,unless Mo Henderson is holding back as well. ;)

[fourjz]

Nice "pipe dream". The real is this. Sanya will not be taking a backseat to anyone in the Finals. First and formost she is a LADY LONGHORN. Second, she has the heart, soul, and athletic abilitythat Deedee
can only dream about, and Finally, Sanya is pre-ordained to win, Enough said.

HOOK EM' HORNS :D


Were'nt you at NC's in 2004 ? signed - Dee Dee Trotter :rolleyes:

[ronnie moore]

Thats ok sweetheart, you did your best and me and trackdaddy love you to death.


http://www.iaaf.org/MultimediaFiles/Photo/Competitions/WorldChampionships/31369_W400XH600.jpg

[robert kelly]

Thats ok sweetheart, you did your best and me and trackdaddy love you to death.


http://www.iaaf.org/MultimediaFiles/Photo/Competitions/WorldChampionships/31369_W400XH600.jpgNice pic. Ronnie. :D

[Track Dude]

My Daddy is on his way back to Fort Worth from Cleveland . . .
He says he will be checking in with y'all shortly.
Sends his love to Sanya and her family.

Signed,

Track Dude
:p

[TrackDaddy]

Thats ok sweetheart, you did your best and me and trackdaddy love you to death.Sup Ronnie.

He's right, Sanya. You know there's nothing but love for you here.

And I know that you're a perfectionist so I'm sure you're disappointed. But honestly, you've had one of the most phenomenal 400m seasons in U.S. history.

And you're only 20.

Being a world silver medalist ain't nothing to sneeze at.

You are the best 400m runner in the world (sans this one race) in the minds of many. And you have been the best in the world this season leading up to WC's in the minds of all.

Just look how the gap has closed since this time last year. ;)

As I've said for a long time...you are destined for greatness.

Ronnie and I truly, truly believe in you.

Your hard work has and is paying off.

Thank God for the opportunity and the ability to compete against the world and then...

...crush them. :)

[TrackDaddy]

My Daddy is on his way back to Fort Worth from Cleveland . . .
He says he will be checking in with y'all shortly.
Sends his love to Sanya and her family.

Signed,

Track Dude
:pThanks Track Dude. The updates were right on time.

As I was driving I said..."hmm...who can I call for WC (Sanya :D ) info...?"

Your name immediately popped into my head.

When you called back I couldn't answer since I really couldn't hear. I bought a practically mint 1973 Olds Cutlass Supreme from a couple in Cleveland and I flew up there to get it and drove back.

It doesn't have AC (yet) so the windows were down. I was surrounded by 18 wheelers for 1,200+ miles so all I could do was text message you.

Thanks again, friend. My heart was with my girl in Helsinki but my phone browser wouldn't connect for results.

I guess that technology isn't available passing through Florence, Kentucky. :D

[Kniteryder]

I was about to say...where the heck is TD with all of this Sanya talk...!!!

You know I had to bring the thread back up in ur absense! LOL She did good, and ur right, the world will be hers shortly!

Believe me, more than the 2 of you support Sanya on this world stage. Her talent and personality commands anyone to. She is that good of a person, talent included.

She MADE toniqu work for that title though!

And don' t frett for too long, Sanya gonna get her back at Zurich in 2-3 wks! ;)