Jeshua Anderson Wins Third NCAA Title
by Mark Sandritter on Jun 10, 2011 7:35 PM PDT
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Not even the weather can slow down Jeshua Anderson, who despite a hour long weather delay and a wet track claimed his third NCAA title in the 400-meter hurdles.
Anderson won the race with a time of 48.56, over half a second faster than the second place finisher. It was the third time this season Anderson ran a sub 49.00 intermediate hurdle, the only NCAA athlete to do so. He becomes the third person to win the men's 400-meter hurdles three times.
Anderson dominated the race from the start, eating up the stagger quickly, holding strong through the middle of the race before pulling away over the final two hurdles.
While it was Anderson's final race in a WSU uniform, it is far from the end of his track career. I would expect Anderson to turn pro shortly, with a medal at the 2012 Olympics the next goal in sight.
If you missed the race, or just want to re-watch Anderson dominate, I uploaded the video for your viewing pleasure.
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Whoa.
Like, I knew he was fast. But you don’t completely understand how fast until you see him run. He didn’t just win the race — he dominated. Also, it’s not just his speed. His ability to keed stride is ridiculous. Hurdles are so hard. I can barely run and change the song on my iPod at the same time, let alone leap over something and not face plant.
JESHUA ANDERSON, GOLD MEDAL WINNER, 2012
by Kyle Rancourt on Jun 10, 2011 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I probably won't be able to watch the Olympic trials
I’ll be too nervous. It’s unfair… last time around the USA swept the medals in Beijing. America dominates this event and it isn’t even close. 18 of the 24 Gold medals ever given out for the 400m hurdles have belonged to us.
I’m serious when I say the hardest part in Jeshua’s quest for a medal will probably be just qualifying out of the US Olympic trials. He cannot afford a DQ, or trip on a hurdle.
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by Grady Clapp on Jun 10, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Ten guys have run sub 49.00's in 2011, six are American.
With only three guys making the Olympic team, the final of the US trials is going to be insane.
by Mark Sandritter on Jun 10, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap.
I thought Kenya was good? Is that just distance running? (also this sounds racist and stereotypical but it’s supposed to be a serious question)
by Kyle Rancourt on Jun 10, 2011 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Kenya has never won an olympic medal in men's 400 meter hurdles
but they are probably the 2nd most dominant nation in distance events behind Ethiopia.
effortless well said
very impressive performance, congrats to Jeshua!
"If anyone epitomized Cougar grit and courage, Jason Gesser did that." - Bob Robertson
Awesome.
Surprised they run on a track that wet. I wouldn’t want to slip while running that fast (or trying to leap a hurdle).
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