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They Finally Got it Right
I've hedged and hawed about addressing the issue but with the World Athletics new policy on transgendered athletes I finally agree with...
Jim Knoedel
Mar 24, 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...
Jim Knoedel
Mar 19, 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...
Jim Knoedel
Mar 14, 20232 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...
Jim Knoedel
Mar 12, 20233 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...
Jim Knoedel
Mar 5, 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...
Jim Knoedel
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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