Ubuntu Peoples Podcast, #71--Allen Johnson: I Dabbled In The Hurdles A Little Bit - a podcast by oronde ash

Ubuntu Peoples Podcast, Ep #71 --Allen Johnson: I Dabbled In The Hurdles A Little Bit

Allen Johnson won the 100m hurdles gold medal at the Olympic games in Atlanta. He was a 4-time World Champion and dominated the event for years. Today, as a track coach at North Carolina State University, he's prepping a new generation of stars. Among other things, we talk about the following: Football, his real first love; The legendary Renaldo Nehemiah; His high school career; Mommy's influence; Almost committing to NC State; UNC All-American; Championship form 1995 and '96; Collin Jackson as nemesis; Why he fell to the ground in ATL; Coaching in college; Affiliation vs Achievement for college athletes; Sport specific training vs the benefits of free play for children

1. 1995... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlUFHtGi5h4
2. 1996... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LArbB8Le5YE
3. Hall of Fame... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FtH-Z0skok

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