That's a 10-4 on the Russian women in the 4x4. WOW.
Imagine Brent Musburger calling this meet?
They won fair and sq.
Next time.
I'm curious...
how much prep to the National coaches do with the athletes
leading up to the relays?
I've heard rumors (many on this board) and have talked to some athletes that have been to these meets (on the national team). Other than riding on the bus with them over to the track or practice track there is very little guidance the track coaches are giving the athletes at the international meets. All athletes are guided by other
coaches, but beyond babysitting these athletes, there should be more the coaches can do. In terms of motivation
and guidance at the event.
Come on! What are they really doing? Padding their resume
to get that cushy head NCAA position?
If I was national event coach at one of these meets
I would be scouting the teams and making sure hand offs
are practiced on a regular basis. Knowledge of the other teams is important.