Monthly Archives: July 2009

FAREWELL FOXY

Roy Fowler died a month ago. Or, to put it in terms that would be immediately understood by the many rivals who chased him fruitlessly round cross country courses in the English midlands and far abroad, Foxy has gone to … Read more

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WELCOME BACK

It’s good to see Pamela Jelimo back under two minutes for two laps. Because the Olympic 800 metres champion was beginning to look like a busted flush, sitting back on the fortune she made from winning the Golden League jackpot … Read more

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BLOWING IN THE WIND

Simeon Williamson was always likely to be Britain’s next good, if not great sprinter. And after three years of minor triumph and tribulation, Williamson finally got the major victory he sought, when he won the UK 100 metres title last … Read more

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EXPRESS DELIVERY

When the Athletissima Super Grand Prix in Lausanne evolves into a member of the new Diamond League next year, it will have earned its place in the extended top rank of the worldwide athletics circuit. From its beginnings 34 years … Read more

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