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Edward Ovadia
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'The Unforgiving Minute' is a regular column of news, opinions and comments on Australian and international athletics. We'll tackle all the issues in the sport. And we love discussion and debate, so feel free to leave a comment or send us an email!

 


David Rudisha Interview - 1:41.01 New 800m World Record Holder

September 4, 2010
By Edward Ovadia “It's just the beginning," said Kenyan-born ex-800m world record holder...



 Mitchell Watt: Leaping onto the World Stage

October 13, 2009
By EDWARD OVADIA A year ago Mitch Watt wasn't even a professional long jumper. But a lot can happen...
 
 

Gay vs. Bolt?

Thursday, June 4, 2009
Gay vs. Bolt? Tyson Gay has officially stepped up to the plate at The Reebok Grand Prix, showing that Usain Bolt will not have it all his own way this year.
 
 

 

Rashid Ramzi: A Good Scalp

Saturday, May 2, 2009
So Rashid Ramzi has been busted for drug use. He's tested positive for CERA, an advanced form of EPO. Which is what many people have been accusing Ramzi of for years ...
 
 

 

The Kenyan Revolution

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
'Two huge marathons (Paris and Rotterdam) happened over the weekend, with incredible examples of fast running, and the depth we're seeing in marathons these days' ...
 
 

 

Aussies At 2009 World Cross Country - Review

Friday, April 3, 2009
Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   So another World Cross Country has come and gone, this time in Amman, Jordan. Once again the Africans dominated, and once again Kenya won a bunch...
 

 

Dwain Chambers: Not All Bad

Monday, March 16, 2009
Dwain Chambers: Not All Bad Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   This may sound controversial and sensationalist, but I'm a big fan of Dwain Chambers right now. Not the whole drugs...
 
 

 

2009 Melbourne World Athletics Tours: Preview

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
2009 Melbourne World Athletics Tours: Preview Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com

 


SYDNEY TRACK CLASSIC EVENT PREVIEWS

Friday, January 27, 2009
SYDNEY TRACK CLASSIC EVENT PREVIEWS Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com     FOLLOW THIS MEET LIVE ON RUNNER'S TRIBE, UPDATED EVERY MINUTE! CLICK HERE! Steve Hooker vs Yevgeniy Lukyanenko...
 

 

2009 - The Year of the Marathon; or Usain Bolt's Afterparty?

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com 2008 was an incredible year for athletics, not only because of the Olympics, but also because of a number of athletes and performances who captivated sportsfans...
 

 

Zatopek 2008

Sunday, December 14, 2008
Zatopek 08 Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com Watch all the Zatopek videos here This year's Zatopek meet saw one of the most promising starts to the track season we have seen in a long time....
 

 

Great Australian Run Report

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Great Australian Run Report Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com In the last weekend of November, the Great Run series finally came to Australia with the inaugural Great Australian Run in...
 
 

 

Ryan Gregson is the new Bekele

Sunday, October 5, 2008
Ryan Gregson is the new Bekele Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com Ryan Gregson is the new Bekele. It's official. Why do I say this? It's his kick. A year or two ago Gregson didn't have that...
 
 

 

Respect for the Marathon

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Respect for the Marathon Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com I now understand what some people have known for years - just how hard the marathon really is. I made my marathon debut last weekend...
 

 

Considering the 100m

Thursday, September 18, 2008
Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com We are in the process of a 100m revolution. Don't believe me? Let me hit you with some stats. Eleven of the top thirteen 100m times are set by a certain...
 
 

 

Best Performances of the Games

Saturday, August 23, 2008
Best Performances of the Games Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com Usain Bolt Who else could you start such a list with? Bolt has smashed three world records and won three gold medals - including...
 

 

Can Anyone Beat Bekele?

Friday, August 22, 2008
Can Anyone Beat Bekele? Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   Can anyone beat Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele? That's the question a lot of people are asking themselves, given his domination...
 

 

Athletics in Australia is NOT a Joke

 Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Athletics in Australia is NOT a Joke Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   This is in response to a post by Wayne Goldsmith about the state of athletics in Australia. Read his post here...
 
 

 

Haile Gebrselassie: The Greatest Ever

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Haile Gebrselassie: The Greatest Ever Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   Haile Gebrselassie is the greatest ever distance runner the world has ever seen. Sunday's 10000m final confirmed...
 

 

The Future: Usain Bolt

 The Future: Usain Bolt

Saturday August 16, 2008

Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter we have ever seen. Let me The Future: Usain Bolt Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter we have ever seen. Let me just put that out there, although I'm sure most people won't... 


EVENTS AND MATCHUPS TO WATCH IN BEIJING (AND PREDICTIONS!)...

Wednesday August 7, 2008
EVENTS AND MATCHUPS TO WATCH IN BEIJING (AND PREDICTIONS!)... Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   Asafa Powell vs. Tyson Gay vs. Usain Bolt (100m) The World Champion, and fastest ever...
 
 

 

Value Bets for Beijing Athletics

Sunday, August 10,  2008
Value Bets for Beijing Athletics Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   With an event so varied and hard to pick as Olympic level athletics, with so many competitors, there are bound...


Why We Should Continue Funding Sport

Saturday, August 9, 2008
Why We Should Continue Funding Sport Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   In an editorial in the Herald Sun yesterday (see it here), it was suggested that Australia spends too much...
 


Russian Athletes Suspended

Sunday, August 3, 2008
Russian Athletes Suspended Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   Seven Russian female athletes have been banned from competition due to tampering with tests. DNA from the samples taken...
 

 

Why We Will Not Boycott Beijing

Saturday, August 2, 2008
Why We Will Not Boycott Beijing Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   (To kick things off, let me start by outlining why the debate on Olympic boycotts is useless and damaging to sport.)...


Welcome

Thursday, July 31, 2008
Welcome Edward Ovadia Email: edwardovadia [at] gmail.com   Thursday July 31, 2008 G'day everyone! My name's Edward, and I'm going to be running this new column, on what's already turning out to be...