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Selected stories from my five decades

in the greatest sport

Tales & Tips

Mar 19, 20232 min read

Does a Golden Era Really Exist?

There have been many astounding performances in the distance events over the past two years - so many that it wouldn't be worth updating...

Mar 14, 20232 min read

Was It a Flop?

I always enjoy seeing this iconic picture of Dick Fosbury at the '68 Olympics, everything about it telling stories most won't even...

Mar 12, 20233 min read

Just Because You Can...

Growing up in Iowa my father had a million adages that he used whenever the appropriate situation arose - ones like "let's not and say we...

Mar 5, 20232 min read

The Neanderthal Man Still Exists

I still remember the setting - the 1986 NCAA Track & Field Championship at the IUPUI stadium in Indianapolis, my eyes as big as an owl's...

Feb 26, 20232 min read

Does It Really Matter Anymore?

It's always been so thrilling to watch an indoor track meet - the competition reminding me of an old-fashioned roller derby with all the...

Feb 19, 20232 min read

It makes me SO mad!

I originally had another article scheduled for today but when I heard about this injustice I had to take a stand. This BS has gone on for...