Posted: May 3, 2005

Athletics: USATF News & Notes, Volume 6, Number 32

Rudolph debuts in 10,000 with world-leading performance

In her debut at 10,000 meters, two-time U.S. Olympian Amy Rudolph ran a world leading 31:18.96 at the Cardinal Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., Sunday evening, May 1. The performance also makes here the second-fastest American woman of all time, behind American record holder Deena Kastor (AR 30:50.32).

Rudolph, who recently defeated former Olympic 5,000 meter silver medalist Sonia O'Sullivan in the Great BUPA Ireland Run in Dublin, tucked in behind leaders Kim Smith of New Zealand and U.S. Olympian Elva Dryer. With three laps to go Dryer made her move to the front, setting up what looked to be her big break. On the final lap, Rudolph found another gear as she caught and passed Dryer 200 meters out. Smith also rallied past Dryer in the final straight finishing in a New Zealand record of 31:20.00, while Dryer held on to third in a personal best of 31:21.92.

"This was completely different from running on the roads," said Rudolph of her track debut. "I learned that the track version requires lots of patience, but that's what I've been working on."

Miller and Vigil honored by the USOC

The United States Olympic Committee named Dwayne Miller of Norfolk, Va., the 2004 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year and awarded Joe Vigil of Green Valley, Ariz., the "Doc" Counsilman Science Award. USATF nominated both men for the awards, which were announced Sunday in Carson, Calif.

Miller has mentored hundreds of youth as head coach and co-director of the Norfolk Real Deal Track Club. His athletes include 17 national champions and 40 All-Americans. In 2004, Miller coached youth/junior competitors to three national USATF titles, six top-six USA finishes, three World Junior Championships gold medals and two world junior records.

Considered one of the top clinicians in the world, Vigil has used information provided by human performance data to develop specific training stimuli for each athlete. Over his 30+ year career, Vigil coached two U.S. marathoners, Meb Keflezighi and Deena Drossin Kastor, to the silver and bronze medal, respectively, at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Greene posts 100m world leader at Martinique Grand Prix II

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene on Saturday ran the fastest time in the world this year in the 100 meters, finishing in 10.03 seconds to win at the Martinique Grand Prix II in Fort de France, Martinique. A native of Kansas City, Kan., Greene also established a meet record.

Also in Martinique, Olympic gold medalist Allen Johnson came from behind to beat two-time Olympic silver medalist Terence Trammell. Johnson finished in a wind-aided 13.18 seconds; the fastest time this year under any conditions, followed by Trammell's 13.19. In her first Martinique appearance, Marion Jones clocked 11.28 seconds to win the women's 100m. Former Indiana Hoosier Danielle Carruthers won the women's 100m hurdles in 12.98 seconds while Rose Richmond leaped 6.73m/22-1 to win the women's long jump.

For complete results from Martinique, visit IAAF.org