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2014 Stockholm Women’s 1500: Dibaba’s Bold Gamble vs. Simpson’s Grit
by Jeff Hollobaugh Rarely do the fans who watch a Diamond League middle distance race get to see a truly brave competitive effort. Nothing is more difficult than crafting your own work of art when someone else–namely, the rabbit–is holding … Continue reading
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2014 European Championships Women’s 1500 – Hassan Wins From Last Place
by Jeff Hollobaugh Two women had hopes of winning gold in the European Championships 1500 on the fabled Letzigrund track in under overcast skies in Zurich. Ten other women lined up, and while none of them would have terribly minded … Continue reading
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2013 World Champs Women’s 1500 – Simpson Dares to Lead
by Jeff Hollobaugh Jenny Simpson makes it clear: “Leading the race was not planned.” Sometimes, though, things happen. “A funny combination of events,” as she puts it. An armchair coach–or even this author–might have said only a fool would lead … Continue reading
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1989 Golden Gala Men’s 1500: Abdi Bile’s World Record Lost
by Jeff Hollobaugh As the world’s best runners converge upon Europe for the remainder of the Diamond League season, much of the focus will be on records. Especially in the middle distances and beyond, records are forged on the fastest … Continue reading
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2014 NCAA Men’s 1500: Were Other Outcomes Possible?
by Jeff Hollobaugh When the script for a race has already been written, how much flexibility does an athlete still have? We’re talking about the NCAA Final, and everyone involved seemed to act as if the top two already had … Continue reading
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2014 Brooks PR Two Mile – Was There a Way to Beat Fisher?
Grant Fisher training — with coach Mike Scannell. by Jeff Hollobaugh If there is any way for a high school distance runner to defeat Michigan’s Grant Fisher, the assembled stars at the Brooks PR Invitational last week failed to come … Continue reading
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1984 U.S. Olympic Trials Men’s 800 – A Race to Remember
by Jeff Hollobaugh Such is the magic of the Olympic Trials that some races capture the excitement of the fan so powerfully that they remain forever in the memory. Consider the men’s 800 final in 1984. It lasted little more … Continue reading
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