3 of the Greatest Athletes Who Never Won Olympic Gold

Roy Jones Jr.The quest to attain Olympic glory is one of the longest running traditions in all of sport, and the spectacle provided by the games is one of the few events that can claim to appeal to a genuinely global audience.

However, despite being the most sought after prize around, many athletes, who have otherwise reigned supreme in their field, have found that coveted gold medal elusive.

Here’s a look at three of the best athletes who’ve never stood atop an Olympic podium;

Roy Jones Junior

 

From the title of this article, you’re probably expecting a list comprising entirely of athletes who, despite having vast amounts of talent, for one reason or another, never quite performed on the biggest stage of all.

However, when it comes to the boxer, Roy Jones Junior, this simply isn’t the case. He only competed in one Olympics, Seoul 1988, and, simply put, he blew the competition away.

He made his way to the final without conceding a single round en route. In his last opponent he faced a competitor from the home nation, Park Si-Hun, an athlete many commentators considered very lucky to have reached such an advanced stage in the tournament, having benefitted … Read more at FryingPanSports

Benefits of Training: 100 Day Marathon Plan

The 100 Day Marathon Plan is a book written by one of the best Norwegian runners. As a runner, Marius Bakken was dedicated to training and improving. This is mainly why he also decided to study the method of training that Kenyan and Italian runners practice.

Dr. Bakken noticed that he was the fastest non-Kenyan runner for 5000 m events. He then decided to go to Kenya and learn more of their training methods. He also went to Italy to train with the best Italian runners. He ran in competitions until he decided to pursue his studies in 2007.

Kenyan method

Kenyans are known for their performance in long distance running. The methods that they use for marathon training has been working for almost a generation. Dr. Bakken shares what he learned from them in his book.

Italian method

Italian runners have learned how to be their best during competitions. Their training makes sure that they are not tired or over-training for any event. Their methods are honed to make sure that a runner performs at their peak during any event.

World class training

The book aims to hone the skills of any marathoner. Through reading it, any runner can … Read more at FryingPanSports