Nine Topics in 2009

400 Meter Showdown
What are you wishing for in 2009?

On the latest episode of PreRaceJitter’s Track and Field Radio Show, John W. Davis and I count down our 2009 track and field resolutions.

LaShawn Merritt and Jeremy Wariner will waste no time getting back to their rivalry.  Last season ended with Merritt winning Olympic gold, while Wariner drew some major wins against Merritt at Grand Prix meets.  Can Wariner take back the mantle this year?

Usain Bolt
The most pressing matter for Usain Bolt in 2009 is will the 100-meter world record get lowered.  Biomechanics favor Bolt, while the fleet-footed Tyson Gay is seeking to return to top form after not fully recovering from a hamstring injury hampered his Olympic performance in Beijing.

Sanya Richards and Christine Ohuruogu
Will Sanya Richards get in the way of Christine Ohuruogu’s plans of taking another world championship in ’09? There could be sparks if Richards displays translates the success of the Grand Prix circuit at the World Championships in Berlin.

Tyson Gay
Tyson is preparing to mount a challenge to Usain Bolt in ’09. The 2007 world champion at 100 and 200 meters is seeking to return to top form.  Attaining top speed is certainly needed as the winning in Berlin may certainly require a new world record at 100 meters.

Pamela Jelimo
How fast can she go this year? The Kenyan Olympic champion is still relatively inexperienced at 800 meters, with a major upside.

Liu Xiang’s Comeback
After a disappointing withdraw from the Beijing Games, Xiang subsequently underwent surgery successful surgery in December to repair the injured Achilles injury.

World Championships
Jesse Owens made history at the legendary Berlin stadium.  The World Championships return to Berlin from August 15 – 23, as today’s athletes hope to make their historical impact on the sport.

Lolo Jones
Hurdles and heartbreak go together like peanut and jelly. This season Lolo Jones will be seeking to stand at the top of the medal stand, thus elevating the 100 meter hurdles status in the sport.

National Championships
Having hosted one of the most memorable  U.S. Trials in recent history, it seems that Eugene, Oregon will be seeking to fight off a sophomore slump