Who is David Lekuta Rudisha?
August 13, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
David Rudisha is the 2012 Men’s 800m Gold Medalist and world record holder.
His time of 1:40.91 is absolutely nothing short of phenomenal!!
For all of you track & field fans you know how significant his WR is. He broke the 1:41.0 barrier which has been much challenged by such great men as Sebastian Coe and Wilson Kipketer. These 2 men are the only other WR holders to have run in the 1:41’s...Read More
Who is Amy Lyn Acuff?
August 13, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/amy-lyn-acuff.html
Amy Acuff has been a premiere high jumper representing the United States in the last 5 Olympics!
Better yet, she’s a 37 year old mom.
At age 36 she cleared 1.95m (6ft-4in) at the Texas Relays on March 31, 2012 which set a new W35
American Masters record and met the A standard for the 2012 Olympics.
Amy Acuff has had a stellar career and it just goes to show you’re never too old and she proved it by being part of the 2012 Olympic track & field team!
Who is Manteo Mitchell?
August 9, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
Manteo Mitchell is one of America’s premier 400m sprinters.
He will forever be remembered and revered as one of the most heroic efforts ever in the history of the Olympics.
In today’s qualifying round of the 4 X 400 relay Mitchell was the leadoff man...Read More
Who is Oksana Chusovitina?
August 9, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/oksana-chusovitina.html
Oksana Chusovitina is a 37 year old female gymnast and former Olympic gold medalist and the defending World silver medalist who competed in this year’s London Olympics.
She had competed against girls 15-20 years younger and kept right up with them.
For a woman her age, and this is meant to be a positive comment, is extra-ordinary!!!
To maintain that level of athleticism, giving child birth and dealing with the changes the body goes through as we mature is all extremely challenging.
AND she overcame all of it with dedication, desire and no excuses!
Who is Haley Anderson?
August 9, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/haley-anderson.html
American, Haley Anderson is a 20 year old open water 10K swimmer who just won a silver medal in the London 2012 Olympics.
This was truly one of the more exciting races in the Olympics.
After swimming 6.2 miles the finish was the closest ever!
26 year old Eva Risztov, of Hungary, won gold in 1 hour 57 minutes 38.2 seconds to Anderson’s 1:57:38.6.
Bronze went to Grimaldi who was timed in 1:57:41.8 and Payne of Great Britain finished 4th in 1:57:42.2.
Exactly 4 seconds separated these four incredible women after being in the water for nearly 2 hours.
Hats off to all of them!!!!!
Who is Jordan Jovtchev?
August 9, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/jordan-jovtchevl.html
Jordan Jovtchev is a 39 year old gymnast from Bulgaria.
He competed in his sixth Olympics in London.
He has won Olympic medals and many World Championship medals throughout his career.
If you had the chance to catch him on the rings it was truly inspiring in this age of youth athletics.
Congratulations to his performance and his relentless desire to continue his training physical abilities at the elite level.
Who is Hiroshi Hoketsu?
August 7, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/hiroshi-hoketsu.html
Hiroshi Hoketsu is a 71 year old equestrian competitor in the 2012 London Olympics.
He will be taking part in his third Olympics. His 1st was 48 years in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games.
When asked why such longevity Hiroshi stated, “But my secret is to have a good life, enjoy yourself and do the things that make you happy.
What a classic example of having goals and following through with your dreams.
Who is the Oldest Olympic Athlete?
August 7, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/oldest-olympic-athlete.html
The oldest athlete to ever compete in the Olympics was a Swedish shooter named Oscar Swahn who won bronze at the age of 72 at the 1920 Antwerp Games.
This is an wonderful example of what living a life of dreams, goals and desire means.
Age should never be a barrier for anyone from achieving what they want in life.
Who is Fabiana Oliveira?
August 6, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/fabiana-oliveira.html
Fabiana Oliveira, from Brazil, executed one of the most spectacular saves in the women's volleyball match against South Korea.
She made an incredible bicycle kick save during the second set of their match against South Korea.
You gotta check this out! She saved the ball, the team scored and the crowd went crazy insane.
This will definitely go down in Olympic history as one the greatest play ever!
London 2012 Olympics.
Who is Kim Rhodes?
August 1, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
Kim Rhodes is the only athlete to compete in 5 consecutive Olympics.
She just won Gold in the 2012 London Olympics in skeet shooting hitting 99 out 100 targets, tying the world record!!!!!...Read More
Who is Om Yun Chol?- London 2012 Olympics
July 31, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
Om Yun Chol has joined the very elite group of Olympic weightlifters who managed to lift over 3 times their bodyweight over their heads. This is a very special group of men which include Halil Mutlu, NaimSuleymanoglu and now Om.
Om stands 5-feet tall and weighs 123 pounds. He won a gold medal in the men's 56-kilogram category by lifting an Olympic record of 168 kilograms (370.4 pounds) in the clean and jerk...Read More
Who is Trish Downing?
July 24, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
Trish Downing, a T-4 paraplegic, was the first female paraplegic to complete an Ironman-length triathlon in 2005.
Since that race, she has competed at Ironman Hawaii, at age 37 and Ironman Coeur d’Alene and continues to compete in triathlons...Read More
Who is Bryshon Nellum?
July 17, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
By virtue of placing fourth with a time of 44.88 in the 400m US Olympic Trials, Bryshon Nellum has qualified for the American 4 X400m Relay Olympic team.
If you are not familiar with track & field and don’t know who this young man is you probably think why write about a 4th place finisher...Read More
Who is Al Riehl?
July 2, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
http://www.primalfitness-systems.com/articles/archives/2012/who-is/al-riehl.html
Al Riehl, of the Army Air Corps, is a tall sinewy man who lifted 300 pounds with one finger.
He accomplished this several decades ago. Mr. Reihl looked nothing like a typical strongman. His appearance was more like an endurance athlete.
Unique strength is just as important as conventional strength. Don’t neglect one for the other. Be well balanced in life and fitness.
Who Is Ashton Eaton?
June 25, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
24 year old Ashton Eaton is the new world record holder in the decathlon scoring 9,039 points.
Eaton also broke Dan O'Brien's American record of 8,891 points, which was set in 1992 and Roman Sebrle’s WR who became the first man to break 9,000 points.
I have no doubt Aston Eaton will be athlete of the year for 2012. To win and beat a field of very talented athletes one must perform faster, stronger, higher and further than all the other competitors. Over the past 100 years, since American Jim Thorpe won the event at the 1912 Olympics, decathletes have long been revered as the best all around performers and rightly so...Read More
Who Is Jennifer Phar-Davis?
January 23, 2012
by Stephen R. Santangelo
In a world dominated by the likes of Usain Bolt, Tom Brady and Michael Phelps, a different type of strength dominates; endurance, perseverance and relentless dedication.
These traits belong to Jennifer Pharr-Davis, the new record holder for the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, hiking it in an amazing 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes...Read More
Who is Juliana Sproles?
December 20, 2011
by Stephen R. Santangelo
She happens to be one of the toughest endurance athletes around.
She finished 3rd overall in the 2011 "Tough Mudder" event which is an extreme endurance challenge. Only 2 men beat her and she was a close third at that!
It’s publicized as a non-stop 24-hour competition designed to find the toughest individual on the planet. Multiple laps are completed until the 24 hour bell sounds off. Each lap is about 9 miles long with 40 obstacles to each lap...Read More
Who Is Bud Jeffries?
September 5, 2011
by Stephen R. Santangelo
Bud Jeffries is a modern day strongman excelling in Old Time Strongman feats.
Bud was born August 31, 1973. He lives in Lakeland, Florida with his wife, Heather and 14 year old son, Noah.
We have become friends in recent years and share many thoughts and philosophies on health, conditioning, strength, nutrition, drug free training and spirituality...Read More
Who is the Great Gama?
September 19, 2011
by Stephen R. Santangelo
The Great Gama was one of the most famous wrestlers in history.
He defeated great champions like the Japanese Judo champion, Taro Miyake, Georges Hackenschmidt of Russia and Frank Gotch of the United States.
His great physical capabilities were developed from bodyweight exercises...Read More
Who is Allen Moore?
September 5, 2011
by Stephen R. Santangelo
Alan Moore is a 61-year-old man in Montgomery, Alabama and is the oldest-ever four year college university football player.
Alan was a former college football player in the 1960s and Vietnam veteran...Read More
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