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| Posted by webmaster on Saturday, January 25 2003 |
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Nicolas Macrozonaris remained on course today with a fourth consecutive win over 60 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 6.58 seconds at McGill University. He could have gone faster, however. “I had to sit in the blocks. The guy in lane eight, who finished last, false-started so I had to be extra careful. Guys play games in the blocks but with this new rule even if you are unaffected by all that and stay focused on your lane, a little nervous twitch or imbalance could cost you the race of your life,” said Macrozonaris after the race. He continued, “A slow starter or guys in outside lanes have been empowered by this. “This new rule cost me a PB today,” added Macrozonaris. Macrozonaris is referring to a new rule that has been in place since January 1st of this year. Passed by a narrow majority of the IAAF congress prior to the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton, it allows only one false start for sprint events up to 400 meters. Any athlete who subsequently false starts would be disqualified regardless of whether that athlete was the initial violator. The old rule allowed each athlete in a sprint event a false start, arguably contributing to broadcast and scheduling delays however also adding to the intensity decibel by creating conditions of nervousness and anxiety that make a sprint final so unique. Macrozonaris will now prepare for Canada’s only indoor international invitational, the Knights of Columbus meet in Saskatoon from February 8-9. Invitational 60 meter final results: Men 60m | Name | Born | Club | Result | | FINAL | Nicolas Macrozonaris | 1980 | SLS | 6.58 | | | Pascal Caron | 1972 | Montreal Inter. | 6.85 | | | Hank Palmer | 1985 | SLS | 6.89 | | Patrick Massok | 1980 | UQAM | 6.94 | | Martin Grenier | 1979 | Sherbrooke | 6.94 | | P-Hanc Horacius | 1986 | Vainqueurs | 6.96 | | David Pedneault | 1986 | Montreal Racing | 7.01 | | Jean-Marie Louis | 1975 | West Island | 7.06 |
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| Every race a big one for Macrozonaris. |
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| Posted by webmaster on Monday, January 20 2003 |
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On Saturday, January 25, Nicolas Macrozonaris will return to the track where he set his personal best time of 6.56 seconds over 60 meters. He is treating this Saturday’s invitational race at McGill University as one of utmost importance. “2003 is a very big year for me. I made some changes and it’s paying off. Last year I was struggling to run times I am now running in semi-finals, it feels great because if I’m running 6.6’s and 6.5’s consistently a 6.4 might drop by,” he says, determined to pave his own way onto the international circuit by putting down some sizzling times. With his two sub 6.60 performances so far this winter including his 6.56 Macrozonaris is ranked number one in the world, creating excitement amongst local fans as local media have picked up on the story and are covering his progress on a regular basis. Both print and television media are expected to cover this Saturday’s race. With his current number one ranking over the 60 meter distance as ammunition, Macrozonaris is in discussions to run at least two races in Europe during the months of February and March prior to the world indoor championships in Birmingham. “To be honest with you I would like to race against some new faces, guys who run faster than 6.9’s,” he says with a laugh. Macrozonaris is also very appreciative of the Greek Athletic Federation (SEGAS) for handing him an olive branch and letting him know the doors to any Greek meet are open to him. He is flattered at the attention Greek media is giving him as well, and by the large number of e-mails he receives from Greek fans who send their best wishes. “It’s great that not just one but two countries follow my progress, not to mention the fact that one of them will be hosting the next Olympics in 2004.” CGG chrisg@nicolasmacrozonaris.com |
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| Pierre Browne opens season. |
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| Posted by webmaster on Monday, January 20 2003 |
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Toronto's Pierre Browne opened his senior season for Mississippi State on Saturday at the SEC West Challenge and equalled his personal best time in the 60 meter final. NicolasMacrozonaris.com would like to wish Pierre all the success in his final season at Mississippi State as he attempts to win NCAA titles in both the 100 and 200 meter events. SEC West Challenge - 1/18/2003, Randal Tyson Track Complex, Univ.of Arkansas--Fayetteville, AR Men 60 Meter Dash Final: Pierre Browne, Miss State 6.64
Ahmad Carroll, Arkansas 6.71
James Shelton, Ole Miss 6.73
Dion Crabbe, Miss State 6.74
Robert Parham, LSU 6.75
Latonel Williams, Alabama 6.76
Devan Ward, Alabama 6.77
Taye Biddle, Ole Miss 6.79 |
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| Macrozonaris wins in Sherbrooke. |
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| Posted by webmaster on Saturday, January 18 2003 |
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Nicolas Macrozonaris won the 60 meter final today at the "Vert et Or Invitational" at Sherbrooke University in a time of 6.59 seconds. Nicolas ran a preliminary and semi-final race prior to the final, clocking 6.88 and 6.66 seconds, respectively. In the final Nicolas got out of the blocks well however a slight stumble and mis-step cost him early. He recovered quickly and asserted himself on the rest of the field to win his third race of the season. Nicolas will now prepare for an Invitational 60m race to be held on Saturday, January 25th at McGill University in Montreal. Full results today:
| Name | Y of B | Club | Result | | | | | | | Men 60m | Nicolas Macrozonaris | 1980 | SLS | 6.59 | | Ibrahim Meite | 1976 | Sherbrooke | 6.83 | | Hank Palmer | 1985 | SLS | 6.86 | | Emmanuel Montreuil | 1982 | Oxygene Amiante | 6.95 | | David Pedneault | 1986 | Montreal Racing | 7.06 | | Remy Khani | 1977 | Sherbrooke | 7.08 | | S. Lavoie-Lapointe | 1981 | Corsaire Chapara | 7.11 | | Pascal Caron | 1972 | Montreal Inter. | DNS |
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| Posted by webmaster on Thursday, January 16 2003 |
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Bruny Surin, with partner College Notre-Dame, launched La Fondation Bruny Surin today. http://www.fondationbrunysurin.ca Nicolas Macrozonaris and everyone at NicolasMacrozonaris.com would like to wish Bruny all the best with the foundation, set up with the goal of enhancing the quality of life, physically and emotionally, of young children through sport as well as helping in the development and promotion of young athletes. |
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| Macrozonaris's next race on January 18. |
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| Posted by webmaster on Saturday, January 11 2003 |
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Nicolas Macrozonaris will run a 60m race at the Sherbrooke University track meet on Saturday, January 18. With the World Indoor Championships two months away Nicolas's preparations are on schedule and progressing very smoothly. He hopes to put on a good show on the 18th! |
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| The sprinter and the amazing actor. |
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| Posted by webmaster on Monday, January 6 2003 |
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