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Olympic Middle & Long- Distance In the Modern Era

Posted March 26, 2008 at 07:18 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: Beijing 2008, Culture/History, Olympic History, Events, Track & Field, Columns/Blogs, Jimmie Markham

The Modern Olympic Era

Of the 336 medals that have been awarded thus far in the men’s middle and long-distance track events during the Modern Olympic Era (1896-2004) here are some interesting statistics:

· A total of 42 Countries have won medals in these events.*

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Olympian Wins Medal 73 Years After His Death

Posted January 11, 2008 at 12:03 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: Events, Track & Field, Other

Australian middle-distance runner Edwin “Teddy” Flack won the first 800m run and the 1500m run at the inaugural 1896 Olympic Games which were held in Athens, Greece. The 21-year-old won the 800m in a time of 2:11.0 and the 1500m in 4:33.2.…

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Slovenia’s Ceplak Edges Closer to Two-Year Doping Ban

Posted November 20, 2007 at 03:17 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Events, Track & Field, Doping

Olympic 800m track and field bronze medallist Jolanda Ceplak of Slovenia edged closer to a two-year doping ban today after the nation’s athletics federation rejected any doubts about the validity of the athlete’s positive test for EPO last June.

“All doubts about the tests’ accuracy…

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