Understanding the power of music Oct 16, 2008
The hurdler Edwin Moses, who competed for the United States in the 70s and 80s and had a 122-race winning streak between 1987 and 1997, used laid-back soul tunes as part of his pre-race routine, Karageorghis said. The "Run to the Beat" music was played as runners at the Oct. 5 half-marathon event passed by 17 stations, not throughout the 13. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Rocky road to staying at top of the game Oct 10, 2008
American 400m hurdler Edwin Moses won 122 races straight between 1977 and 1987; Australia's Heather McKay lost a couple of squash matches at the start of her career but did not lose again from 1962 till her retirement in 1981; and just a few weeks ago a winning run by US beach volleyball duo Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh was finally brought to an end after 112 consecutive victories. Which, in a roundabout way, brings us to the Australian cricket team. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Celizic: Phelps, Bolt will go down as Beijing's main men Aug 25, 2008
Edwin Moses, the greatest 400-meter hurdler of all time was in the mix as well. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Past champions heap praises on Lightning Bolt Aug 22, 2008
A meeting in Beijing of past sporting heroes from Edwin Moses to Daley Thompson was the perfect chance to gauge what yesterday's champions thought of today's double world record holder in the 100m and 200m. At a gathering in Beijing of sporting ambassadors for the Laureus World Sports Academy, they were in awe over Bolt when questioned by Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Track and field success Aug 20, 2008
The great Edwin Moses won in 1976 and again in 1984 after the U.S. boycotted the Moscow Olympics of 1980. "It's an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as Edwin Moses," Taylor said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sweep of 400m hurdles rallies US track team Aug 19, 2008
Taylor, a once-troubled 29-year-old who was laying electrical wire 14 months ago, became the first 400-meter hurdler since Edwin Moses to win gold medals eight years apart. He led the first sweep of the event since the U.S. did it in 1960 and lifted sagging American fortunes Monday after a disappointing start to their Beijing Olympics. (FOX 11, AZ)
Track and Field: Back on track Aug 19, 2008
Taylor became the first man to win two Olympic gold medals in this event with a gap in between since Edwin Moses, winner of the 1976 and 1984 titles ... "It's an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as Edwin Moses," Taylor said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
400m hurdles sweep, discus gold lift U.S. track Aug 19, 2008
In Beijing, he became the first 400-meter hurdler since Edwin Moses to win gold medals eight years apart. He ran a personal-best time of 47. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hurdlers restore luster to U.S. athletics squad Aug 19, 2008
The 400-meter hurdles is a traditional American event, built on the shoulders of runners like Edwin Moses, who won gold medals at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics and would have been favored to win a third had the United States attended the 1980 Games. While there has been an American sweep of the Olympic medals five times, it has not happened since 1960. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. track team trio clears every hurdle (Today) Aug 19, 2008
Taylor matched the legendary Edwin Moses by winning two 400 hurdles golds with an eight-year gap. He also should get another chance at a 1,600 gold at this Olympics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jackson makes semis Aug 16, 2008
The 400 hurdles has traditionally had a strong American flavor at the Olympics, dating to the days when Edwin Moses used to dominate. In other track and field results, Tyson Gay coasted through two 100-meter preliminary heats, showing his left hamstring is just fine six weeks after hurting it at the U.S. Olympic trials. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Many jealous Aug 16, 2008
" Phelps' emergence as an American superstar has been stunning and swift, sparking an interesting question: Is he the best Olympian ever? Does he rank above Jesse Owens? Edwin Moses? Carl Lewis? Teofilo Stevenson, the great Cuban boxer? It's an impossible debate. I mean, they don't let sprinters race backward like they do in swimming. And even with his unprecedented medal haul, it's better to keep Phelps in a current context. "He's just like Tiger Woods, actually," Canadian swimmer Keith Beavers... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Catching up with Greg Louganis Aug 3, 2008
Greg Louganis (center), seen here with Edwin Moses and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, spends his time touring the country for speaking engagements and training show dogs. AP. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
UK sprinter fails in Olympics drug ban appeal Jul 19, 2008
But supporters of Chambers include U.S. athlete Edwin Moses, who won two Olympic gold medals in the 400-meter hurdles. Several British papers have quoted Moses saying the ban is unfair to Chambers. (CNN -- International)
Is the track and field trials system fair? Jul 7, 2008
In recent history, all I can think of are extreme cases like Carl Lewis, Edwin Moses, Tyson Gay in the 200 is a good example, Dan O'Brien in 1992. That's four cases in 20 years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Flanagan, Goucher and Yoder Capture Essences Jun 28, 2008
The group, including National Track Hall of Famers Mary Slaney, Steve Scott, Chandra Cheeseborough, Alberto Salazar, Madeline Manning Mims, Edwin Moses, Renaldo Nehemiah, Mac Wilkins, Larry Myricks coach Stan Huntsman and many others, was honored earlier in the day in the Eugene 08 Fan Fest and received a standing ovation from the fans at Hayward Field. Story Tools. (eDuck.com)
Olympic Trials - Day 1 Jun 28, 2008
37 7/17/1988 Edwin Moses, Team adidas Hayward: S 47 ... 37 7/17/1988 Edwin Moses, Team adidas Hayward: S 47. (Airforcesports.com)
Hooker sets the pace in 100 metre race Jun 28, 2008
The US boycotted the 1980 Moscow Games because of Russia's 1979 invasion of Afghanistan, denying future world record holders Edwin Moses and Renaldo Nehemiah and others an opportunity to compete. RATE THIS ARTICLE: [1=Poor, 3=Average, 5=Outstanding. (India Times, India)
VikingBuzz BLOG Jun 24, 2008
"At the last court hearing, he was present with his mother. He's handling the matter in the right way, and he has confidence in the justice system. McKinnie has made all the right moves from a PR standpoint since the incident. He has stayed out of trouble since. He didn't stop off at a nightclub on his way to meet with the commissioner (aka Pacman Jones). In fact, he's taken proactive steps to improve his image. During the weekend of May 17th in Miami, McKinnie hosted the along with NFL Hall of... (VikingUpdate.com)
Hamlin breezes to win Jun 1, 2008
The former Cup champion joins a hall class that includes Steve Bartkowski, Edwin Moses and John Schuerholz. Elliott has 44 career victories and 55 poles in a Cup career that started in 1976. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Did Atlanta forget Falcons' top pass rusher? Jun 1, 2008
Joining Humphrey in the Atlanta Hall's fourth set of inductees are quarterback Steve Bartkowski, the Falcons' all-time leading passer, LPGA Hall of Famer Louise Suggs, two-time Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses, former NASCAR champion Bill Elliott and Braves president John Schuerholz. Ceremonies at the Emory Conference Center begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A crash course in bike maintenance Jun 1, 2008
Olympic gold medal sprinter Edwin Moses and three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond spoke at the dedication. "He was a really, really remarkable guy," said Lynne Tolman, board member of the Major Taylor Association, noting his accomplishments were a half-century before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's barrier to blacks. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Johnny Dutch named SEC Freshman Male Runner of the Year May 28, 2008
JD: With the 400m hurdles I admired Edwin Moses and James Carter ... I haven't met Edwin Moses, but I plan on it someday ... Watching old races on YouTube like Terrence, James Carter and Edwin Moses. (Uscsports.com)
Fraley will be honored at Mount SAC Relays Apr 15, 2008
The former Lemoore High coach will join the likes of Carl Lewis, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Edwin Moses, Evelyn Ashford and Tommie Smith in the Hall of Fame. Like 1968 Olympic gold medalist Smith, Fraley is a product of Lemoore High, where he coached the Tigers to 15 league championships in 15 seasons. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Cate Blanchett and Joseph Fiennes in Multi-media Theatrical Performance for IWC Schaffhausen Gala Apr 4, 2008
Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey, actors Jean Reno, Rinko Kikuchi, Chen Chang and Sebastian Koch, Laureus sport legends Edwin Moses, Nadja Comaneci, Ilie Nastase and Boris Becker, football legend Zinedine Zidane, author Paolo Coelho and adventurer and environmentalist David de Rothschild: these and a host of other well-known celebrities have already accepted the invitation to be present at the IWC's 2008 gala evening. But the purpose of this exceptional evening is not only to honour our company... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Edwin Moses keeps up pace Mar 10, 2008
Edwin Moses ran 26,000 miles in 20 years on his way to winning two Olympic gold medals and 122 consecutive races in the 400-meter hurdles ... Olympic hurdling legend Edwin Moses looks comfortable last week at Atlanta's Morehouse College, where the track is named after him ... In one of the countless Kodak moments of his storied career, Edwin Moses flies toward a first-place finish 24 years ago in Los Angeles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Athletics fading from sight in dash for ratings Mar 1, 2008
"People like Edwin Moses, Evelyn Ashford, Jackie Joyner and Carl Lewis touched America. I go with Carl all over the world, and people still think he's the world's fastest man. There's something wrong when people are still talking about Carl or Edwin Moses.". In Australia, too, athletics has largely disappeared from our screens - except, of course, for the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and world titles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fun facts about leap years Feb 29, 2008
" In 1988, TIME magazine proclaimed Superman to be born on Feb. 29, making the superhero a leap day baby. Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards - The first Olympic competitor in the ski jump from Great Britain/Northern Ireland, Edwards was popular because he was so bad at it. He was laughed at, lovably for his less than flawless flailing-arm technique after take off. Charlie Chaplin - The famous English-born comedian was a gifted filmmaker during the silent era, having written, directed, produced and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Simply the best: Putting Tiger's career in perspective goes beyond the game of golf Feb 26, 2008
Edwin Moses won so many hurdles finals, 122 in a row over 10 years, it led some hurdlers to simply quit. The Russian wrestler Alexander Karelin went undefeated from 1987 to 2000, taking three Olympic gold medals and nine world championships in the process. (Missoulian, MT)
Federer, Henin win 2007 Laureus Awards Feb 19, 2008
"Radcliffe won the New York Marathon after two years away from competition following childbirth."Paula is renowned as a great fighter," Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Edwin Moses said. "When someone is out of running for two years when they are in their 30s you do wonder if they are going to be able to come back as fit and as strong, but Paula certainly showed she was when she won in New York. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer wins 4th straight Laureus; Henin too Feb 19, 2008
"Paula is renowned as a great fighter," Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Edwin Moses said. "When someone is out of running for two years when they are in their 30s you do wonder if they are going to be able to come back as fit and as strong, but Paula certainly showed she was when she won in New York. "I wish her all the best for the Beijing Olympics. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tigers soundly squash all BCS arguments Jan 8, 2008
A team that had to clear more hurdles this season than Edwin Moses made its final statement Monday night. Done and done by a 38-24 count, and never mind that early 10-0 Ohio State lead. (USA Today -- Sports)
Goin' to Arizona to see some fall ball | Braves Nov 13, 2007
they are more like edwin moses or michael johnson than they are like carl lewis. By KC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Chicago rolls out red carpet for IOC chief Nov 3, 2007
Local business leaders held a luncheon in his honor Friday afternoon, and got Olympic gold medalists Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Edwin Moses and Nadia Comaneci to come. Mayor Richard Daley had him over to the office, then gave an impassioned speech about Chicagos reverence for the Olympic ideals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Clement cruises in 400 hurdles Aug 29, 2007
No one will compare Clement with Edwin Moses in terms of style, but boy does he have the raw talent to dominate a race. He stutter-stepped before the final two hurdles and still won going away. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Maintaining concentration is key to business success Aug 5, 2007
It's my concentration that has gotten me this far," said tennis superstar Chris Evert Lloyd. Edwin Moses, Olympic gold medalist in track and field, said: "Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training. (AZCentral -- Business)
Doping isn't the only way to the top for athletes Jun 12, 2007
It's a false claim that taking performance-enhancing drugs is simply 'the way it is,' Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses writes ... By Edwin Moses, Special to The Times June 12, 2007 Like the parabolic mirror that ignites the flame in Olympia every two years, the avenging spirit of sport recently has focused its heat upon yellow jerseys and ski boots. (Los Angeles Times)
Morning Tipoff Jun 4, 2007
From 1D: On this date 20 years ago, Danny Harris defeated Edwin Moses in the 400 hurdles, ending the longest winning streak in track and field history. Moses, who finishes 0. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Football Buckeyes Lace Up Track Spikes for 2007 Jesse Owens Classic May 2, 2007
The Classic is in its 22nd running and has been the stage for numerous Olympians such as Roger Kingdom, Carl Lewis, Edwin Moses and Ohio State's own Butch Reynolds. Last week at the Drake Relays, three Ohio State football players made their track debuts in the 4x100-meter relay. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Pete's Arboblog Apr 24, 2007
I have run the 400 intermediate hurdles against Edwin Moses, and strided out in the 200 against womens Olympian Merlene Ottey-Page, again, just to say I did it. In both cases I purposely chose lane 8 on the outside so I could watch the two great athletes run past me. (WeAreSC.com)
Hilary Duff at Wellington polo Apr 23, 2007
"So, I've been on a horse. But this is definitely a first." Double Olympic gold medalist hurdler Edwin Moses was ready to trade his pony for a pair of boots that fit, while former tennis champ Monica Seles wondered how she was suckered into it. "I've never even seen a match before," she said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jose: Marlins open hearts, wallets at strip club Apr 4, 2007
" WEE-HOURS INVESTIGATION A West Palm Beach police sergeant is under internal affairs investigation and the actions of a Jupiter PD patrolman are under review after a strange wee-hours incident last weekend. Sgt. Jim Cink, 50, a 21-year veteran and a detective in criminal investigations, was stopped by Jupiter PD's John O'Keefe about 2 a.m. Saturday near Abacoa following a complaint from a concerned motorist. Cink was at the wheel of his unmarked police car, Jupiter PD spokesman Scott Pascarella... (The Palm Beach Post)
Mayer moves from Attic to big stage Mar 20, 2007
Among the folks who give their first-person accounts: former Godfather s Pizza CEO now radio host Herman Cain, former NBA player Harold Ellis, U.S. Olympian Edwin Moses, former Surgeon General David Satcher, fashion guru Marcellous Jones, filmmaker Spike Lee and Atlanta City Councilmen Caesar Mitchell and H. Lamar Willis. Explains Morehouse President Walter Massey in the book s foreword: This book could not have been written at a more propitious time a time when the overwhelming majority of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FedEx, Schumi up for award Mar 1, 2007
It has been a great year for sport and the Academy are going to find it extremely difficult to decide who to vote for as winners, Academy chairman Edwin Moses said in a statement. Another hotly contested category will be the Team of the Year award where the All Blacks rugby team, Europes Ryder Cup side, Renaults Formula One team, and Spains Basketball World Cup winners go head-to-head. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Meet Dr. Don Catlin, the chief of sport's war on drugs Feb 28, 2007
Catlin has made a career out of busting juicers - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ron Kantowski on how now-bosom buddies Goodman, Stern are making strides on NBA Feb 16, 2007
The city should be able to blow by the compromise, whatever it is, like Edwin Moses. Then it's "just" a matter of waiting on an existing NBA team to get out if its lease and breaking ground on a $400 million arena. (Las Vegas Sun)
Veggies should eat meat, says Jackson Feb 11, 2007
Perhaps Mr Jackson is not familiar with Edwin Moses, a long-time vegetarian, who won gold at the 400 metre hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics, set the world record at that distance four times, and won 107 consecutive finals. He added: 'There are around 3m vegetarians in the UK and I doubt many of them will be changing their eating habits following Mr Jackson's advice. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
